Context: Recently, the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled unanimously that the Electoral Bond Scheme for political funding is unconstitutional. Key highlights of the judgment: Various grounds on which SC declared unconstitutional:
Context: The Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj is to inaugurate a pilot project titled ‘Smart Gram Panchayat’ in Begusarai district, Bihar. Key highlights: About Smart Gram Panchayat Program-Towards Digitalization of
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Context: The governments of Poland, France, and Germany have agreed to rebuild the Weimar Triangle. Key highlights: About Weimar Triangle: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Also Read : Lymphatic filariasis
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Context: The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) (Bengaluru) has recently completed the first test of a solar-powered ‘High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite’, a new-age unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). About High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS): Need of HAPS: The
Context: On the occasion of International Women and Girls in Science Day, the Principal Scientific Advisor recently unveiled the "Science for Women-A Technology & Innovation (SWATI)" Portal. About SWATI Portal: In essence, the SWATI Portal
Context: Recently, Chattisgarh’s Ocher Studio has been helping to preserve the 4,000-year-old craft ‘Dhokra Shilpkala Art’. About Dhokra Shilpkala Art: Artistry and Designs: Technique and Process: Dhokra Shilpkala distinguishes itself through its unique metal casting
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister virtually addressed the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. About Swami Dayanand Saraswati: Educational Reforms: Social and Religious Reforms: About Arya Samaj: Literacy
Context: Recently, the Annual Death Penalty Report (2023) was released by Project 39A (a criminal justice program linked with the National Law University, Delhi). Major findings of the report: About the Death Penalty