Darwin's Arch in Galapagos Islands collapses Context The iconic Darwin's Arch in the Galapagos Islands has lost its top due to the natural erosion of the stone and now stands only two pillars. The Galapagos Islands, 563 miles (906km) west of continental Ecuador, are a UNESCO World Heritage...
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Context Rejuvenation camp for captive elephants was inaugurated inside the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) is located in the Nilgiri District of Tamil Nadu state situated at the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The name Mudumalai...
Disaster response in India Context Recent Cyclone Tauktae and cyclone Yaas in western and Eastern coast of India respectively, shows India enhance vulnerability to natural disaster in an era of climate change. To reduce disaster risk and ‘built back better’ India chalk out detail plan for disaster response. Disaster...
Registration of Unorganised Workers Context The Supreme Court of India (SC) has directed the Central Government and the State Governments to complete the registration process of unorganized workers so that they can avail the welfare benefits given under various government schemes. Important Points SC’s Observations: Record of Migrant Workers: SC...
WhatsApp moves Delhi High Court against India’s new IT Rules Context: Recently, messaging platform WhatsApp has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge the traceability provision in the New IT Rules 2021. Earlier the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) had sent a notice to WhatsApp asking it...
Home Ministry panel to propose section on offences relating to speech, expression Context: A committee constituted for suggesting amendments to the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 will now attempt to define 'hate speech' and also propose a separate section on ‘offences relating to speech and expression’ The committee...
India, Israel sign agreement on agriculture cooperation Context India and Israel have signed “a three-year work program agreement” for development in agriculture cooperation. Key Points Three-year Work Program: The programmeaims to grow existing Centres of Excellence, establish new centers, increase CoE’s value chain, bring the Centres of Excellence into the self-sufficient mode, and encourage private sector companies and collaboration. ...
PRISON REFORM Context The pandemic has put the spotlight on inhumane conditions in Indian prisons. Many prisoners are tested positive for COVID19. Their deteriorating health without any proper health care seen as a grave violation of human rights. Present condition of Prison in India Indian jails over-occupied A...
WHATAPP’S NEW PRIVACY POLICY AND DATA PROTECTION Context Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Government of India has sent a notice to WhatsApp asking it to withdraw a controversial update to its privacy policy which might be a threat to Data Protection of Indians. Key Features...
NGT UPHOLDS RIGHTS OF PASTORALISTS IN BANNI GRASSLAND Context The National Green Tribunal (NGT) said the Maldharis (Pastoralists) will continue to hold the right to conserve the community forests in the area, granted to them. This is done as per the provisions in Section 3 of...
