About the Preventing Animal Cruelty The Supreme Court in Animal Welfare Board of India v. A. Nagaraja, 2014 declared jallikattu illegitimate. Following this, Tamil Nadu amended the central law, The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and allowed “jallikattu” in the state. In 2018, the question as to whether jallikattu can be conserved as …
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Advent of Europeans The arrival of Europeans in India is considered the beginning of modern India’s history. The Oxus Valley, Syria, and Egypt were all stops along the lengthy and meandering trade routes that connected India and Europe. Following Vasco da Gama’s discovery of a new maritime route across the Cape of Good Hope in …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 3 January 2023 The Supreme Court held on Tuesday that there is no reason to impose “additional restrictions” on the right to free speech of Ministers, and the government is not vicariously liable for disparaging remarks made by them, even if the comments are …
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Context: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) had recommended to the Union Environment and Forest Ministry to put the new Forest Conservation Rules, 2022. About Forest Conservation Act 1980 Summary It was enacted by the parliament to control the ongoing deforestation in India. It is the principal legislation that regulates deforestation in India. Objectives: To …
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डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न निम्नलिखित में से किस सतह में अधिकतम अल्बिडो होता है? बंजर भूमि रेगिस्तान रेत ताजा डामर(Fresh Asphalt) महासागरीय बर्फ डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 2 January 2023 व्याख्या: विकल्प (4) सही है: अल्बेडो को सतह से कितना विकिरण परावर्तित होता है, यह मापने के तरीके …
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Anglo-Sikh War Read all about Anglo-Sikh Wars. The British started fighting Sikh troops because they were closely observing the events in Punjab and had their sights set on the lush plains on the opposite side of the Sutlej. Anglo-Sikh ties deteriorated after Major Broad was appointed Company’s Agent in 1843 at Ludhiana for Sikhs. The …
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Anglo Maratha Wars The Anglo-Maratha War (1775–1782) was the first of three Anglo-Maratha Wars fought in India between the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company. The Surat Treaty signaled the start of the conflict, while the Salbai Treaty marked its end. British loss and the restoration of both sides’ pre-war positions were the outcomes …
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Context: The Union Government is set to launch an outreach programme to create awareness about cryptocurrencies and online gaming. Crypto Awareness Campaign News The Investor Protection and Education Fund (IPEF), which falls under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, will launch an outreach campaign. The programme will educate people about the risks associated with crypto assets. …
Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has upheld the Union Government’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 by a 4:1 majority. Supreme Court Verdict on Demonetisation Background Why was Demonetisation Challenged? Section 26(2) of Reserve Bank of India Act allows central govt. to declare any series of …
Context: Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has released Draft amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in relation to Online Gaming. Online Gaming News Articles Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for online gaming related concerns. According to Department of legal affairs, gambling and …
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