Context: The Supreme Court has refused to set aside a provision that allows candidates to contest polls from two constituencies simultaneously. More on the News Petition: The plea sought the court to declare Section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act, 1951 invalid and ultra vires. Court’s Views: The court chose to leave the issue …
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Context: Recent Union Budget of 2023-24 has accorded high priority to millets — grains such as jowar, bajra, ragi — citing their health benefits. International Year of Millets (IYOM) 2023 On March 3, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The proposal was …
Viceroy of India List of Viceroy of India: The governor-general of India, formerly known as the viceroy of India, served as the monarch of the United Kingdom’s representative, and upon Indian Independence in 1947, the viceroy took on the role of the head of state of India. A Viceroy refers to a delegate of a …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 7 February 2023 The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that conducting virginity test on a woman accused is “sexist and is in violation of human right to dignity”. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, in a significant judgment, said, “The virginity test conducted on a woman …
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Nuclear Power Plants in India Nuclear Power Plants in India: The best possible balance between different energy sources is being sought while also pursuing nuclear energy, which is a significant part of the nation’s energy mix. A clean, environmentally beneficial base load source of power, it is accessible around-the-clock. Additionally, it holds enormous promise for …
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Context of the Article: The author compliments the Finance Minister for taking a bold step to reorient support in the agri-food-rural space from doles towards development. Author’s Views The budget proposal was growth-oriented, asset-creating, and inclusive to develop better infrastructure and create more productive jobs. There is a drastic cut in food and fertilizer subsidies …
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Background: ‘Avani Bio Energy’ has developed an entrepreneurial ecosystem, to harness the destructive energy of pine needles for climate adaptation through clean energy generation. About the Sustainable Energy from Pine Needles The leaves Chir pine, called pine needles, build a thick carpet on forest floors when they shed. This biomass acts as an impact multiplier …
Context: Budget 2022-23 has allocated a total outlay of Rs 16,000 crores to the Ministry of Science & Technology and around 2,000 crores to the Department of Health Research, an increase of 15% and a decrease of 7%, respectively, from last year. More on News The budget has focused on the crucial areas of energy security, …
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Context: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has announced that Visakhapatnam will be its new capital. Timeline of Multiple Capitals In 2014, Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh, and Hyderabad was made as its capital. Sivaramakrishnan Committee, appointed in 2014, favoured decentralisation and suggested the Vizag sub-region, as a potential capital space. In 2015, Andhra Pradesh …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The open prison model adopted in Rajasthan, with convicts staying on community land without high walls or strict surveillance, has promoted a reformative form of punishment and succeeded in transforming the lives of inmates. Once a pioneering idea, Rajasthan has now proved its success with 40 such open camps. …
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