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AGE OF CONSENT(POCSO ACT AND IPC)
AGE OF CONSENT(POCSO ACT AND IPC)
1. Context
On November 4, the Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court, while dismissing a case filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act,...
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09-Nov 2022
MOTHER TONGUE OF INDIA
MOTHER TONGUE OF INDIA
1. Context
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has completed the Mother Tongue Survey of India (MTSI) with field videography of the country's 576 languages.
To Preserve and...
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09-Nov 2022
UNSC-CTC
UNSC-CTC
1. Context
India's decision to host the special session of the United Nations Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee (UNSC-CTC) last month was held in Mumbai and New Delhi.
2. Key...
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09-Nov 2022
THE SUPREME COURT ORDER ON PF PENSIONS
THE SUPREME COURT ORDER ON PF PENSIONS
1. Context
The Supreme court (SC) upheld the Employees' Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014 of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) as "legal and ...
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09-Nov 2022
BLOOD MOON
BLOOD MOON
1. Context
For the second time this year, the moon will glow red in a total lunar eclipse also called Full Beaver Blood Moon, on November 8, 2022. The previous total lunar eclipse happen...
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08-Nov 2022
SEMICON DIPLOMACY
SEMICON DIPLOMACY
1.Context
There cannot be a better example of peacetime global cooperation than the resolve involved in making the meticulous chip
Semiconductor Chips are made by a Japanese e...
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08-Nov 2022
CLIATE CHANGE LOSS DAMAGE
CLIMATE CHANGE LOSS& DAMAGE
1. Introduction:
Loss & damage refer to the negative consequences of climate change on human societies & the natural environment.
Climate change is affecting the...
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08-Nov 2022
MONEY LAUNDERING
MONEY LAUNDERING
1.Context
Identifying money laundering as a major threat to the Indian online gaming sector’s integrity and long-term success, a report by the Digital India Foundation (DIF) has...
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08-Nov 2022
EARNEST MONEY
EARNEST MONEY
1. What is Earnest Money?
Earnest money is a deposit made to a seller that represents a buyer's good faith to buy a home. Simply put, it is a deposit a buyer makes on a home they wa...
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08-Nov 2022
MASTODON
MASTODON
1. Context
Twitter's new CEO Elon Musk's plans for the social media app have raised a series of concerns about paid verified accounts, increased spread of misinformation, and advertising...
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08-Nov 2022
BLACK SEA GRAIN INITIATIVE
BLACK SEA GRAIN INITIATIVE
1. Context
In a move that allayed concerns about yet another disruption to global food supply chains, Russia last week rejoined the Black Sea Grain deal.
2. Key points
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08-Nov 2022
AGROFORESTRY
AGROFORESTRY
1.What is agroforestry?
Agroforestry is defined as the cultivation and use of trees and shrubs with crops and livestock in agricultural systems. It aims at achieving a more ecol...
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08-Nov 2022
ECOLOGICAL STRESS
ECOLOGICAL STRESS
1.What is ecological stress?
Ecological or biological stress is defined as a disturbance in ecological balance or ecosystem equilibrium. The disturbance can be physical, chem...
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08-Nov 2022
SNAKE BITES
SNAKE BITES
1. Key Point:
Nearly 64,100-78,600 deaths occur in India with Uttar Pradesh,(16,100) reporting the highest number of deaths followed by Madhya Pradesh (5790)& Raj...
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07-Nov 2022
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
1. Context
The Supreme Court last week agreed to examine a plea challenging the expansion of restrictions to the fundamental right to freedom of speech an...
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07-Nov 2022