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Why in the news? Southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala, initiating four months of rainfall. Eight injured by lightning; one critical. IMD issues a yellow alert for heavy rain. source:slideshare About Atmospheric Circulation And Weather System: Atmospheric pressure is the weight of the air column per unit area. Uneven temperature distribution causes pressure variations. Air moves …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Kerala takes a significant step towards embracing AI technology by incorporating it into the Class 7 ICT textbook. AI is included in the curriculum to familiarize students with this rapidly evolving technology. The ‘Computer Vision’ chapter will feature an activity where students develop their AI program capable of recognizing human facial …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Madhya Pradesh High Court denied protection to an interfaith couple wishing to marry under the Special Marriage Act. The court stated that according to Muslim law, a marriage between a Muslim man and a Hindu woman is not considered valid, even if registered under the Special Marriage Act. It would be …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Madras High Court ruled that consent from a non-related organ donor must be accepted unless there is evidence of financial transactions. The burden of proof is shifted from the donor/recipient to the authorisation committee. Donors and recipients only need to assert no commercial dealing, without having to prove the negative. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Finance Minister cites the RBI report emphasizing IBC’s role in aiding banks to recover from the NPA crisis. IBC served as a crucial mechanism for banks to address stressed assets and facilitate recovery. source:micoope About the NPA crisis: Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) are loans where payments haven’t been made for 90 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd., a Chennai-based space start-up, launched Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD) from Sriharikota at 7.15 a.m. on 30 May. The launch featured the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed engine. This was India’s first private launch from the ‘Dhanush’ launchpad and the first semi-cryogenic engine-powered rocket launch in the …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting, India’s interests Why in the news? India withdrew from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations in 2019. It took nearly two years for India to restart free trade negotiations with trading partners. Agreements with India and other countries The …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Why in the News? A prominent health-care chain in South India has announced the introduction of a comprehensive health insurance model, integrating insurance and health-care services. This …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Focus: Tobacco causes a wide range of diseases and affects those consuming it as well as those …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Model code of conduct in elections , ECI’s Powers and the need for legal enforcement of MCC Focus : The article debates whether the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in India needs legal enforcement to improve its implementation during elections. It explores arguments for and against giving the MCC legal teeth, emphasizing …
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