Context Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has constituted an inquiry wing for conducting preliminary probe into graft-associated offenses committed by public servants. Inquiry Wing of Lokpal To discharge its statutory features, Section 11 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013, obligates the Lokpal Read More …
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A human touch to India’s mineral ecosystem
Context India’s mineral ecosystem has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, primarily due to the establishment of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 2015. This initiative aims to ensure that Read More …
Brain-inspired analog computing platform
Context Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have advanced a mind-inspired analog computing platform able to store and process data in an incredible 16,500 conductance states in a molecular film. About This new technology represents a significant advancement Read More …
Rising Gap between Low and High Skill jobs in India
Context India’s economic growth over the past two decades has been largely driven by the services sector, particularly in Information Technology (IT), banking, and finance. However, this expansion has coincided with a noticeable decline in traditional industries such as apparel Read More …
Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas
Context The Centre has doubled the allocation of fund under the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) for financial year 2024-25, Background Earlier, the Union Home Minister introduced that Left Wing Extremism could be “completely eliminated” in the Read More …
Release the ‘caged parrot’
Context Recently, the Supreme Court of India has invoked the expression ‘Caged Parrot’ for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a case over the alleged liquor policy ‘scam’ in Delhi. About Judges, even as granting bail to Chief Minister Read More …
Swachhata Hi Seva 2024:
Context Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 is the cleanliness drive by the Government of India for a clean and hygiene environment across the country. It seeks to engage citizens, organisations and institutions in cleanliness activities in order to foster the spirit Read More …
Navika Sagar Parikrama II
Context The Navika Sagar Parikrama II was an initiative taken by INSV Nalini or the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Nalini which is a marine sailing vessel of the Indian Navy. About Navika Sagar Parikrama II is the first-of-its-kind naval voyage Read More …
Government set to unveil BHASKAR
Context BHASKAR is the game-changer startup portal for growing Indian startup establishments with daily news feeds offering resources, tools, connections, etc. Its mission is the support of the business people, encouragement of innovations and development of the economy. Description and Read More …
News of The Day – 16th September 2024
News of The Day – 16th September 2024 Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? Realising the rural-urban continuum The Hindu GS 1: Indian Society India’s Demographic Shifts (Rural Read More …