Context: Environmental organizations petitioned the US government to conserve the American horseshoe crab, a "living fossil," as an endangered species. About Horseshoe Crabs: Type of species and habitat: Atlantic or
Context: The 286th Law Commission Report highlights ‘significant deficiencies’ issues in managing epidemics, emphasizing the outdated Epidemic Diseases Act, of 1897 (EDA). More about the news: Key Highlights of the Report: 1. Limitations
Context: The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed two resolutions opposing the Union government's 'One Nation, One Election' idea and proposed delimitation after 2026. Key highlights of the proposed resolutions: The resolution urged the Union Government that the delimitation
Context: The Lok Sabha's Standing Committee on Finance has given recommendations to boost the insurance sector. Some key recommendations of the Standing Committee: Data related to the Insurance Sector: About composite licensing: Advantages
Context: The Assam government has announced that 'Kaji Nemu' (citrus lemon) has been recognized as the state fruit of Assam. About Kaji Nemu: Significance of Kaji Nemu: Also Read :
Context: The Supreme Court (SC) dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers in States. Key highlights: Petition: About Deputy Chief Minister (CM): Significance of Deputy CMs: Concerns and Suggestions: Future
Context: The NITI Aayog recently unveiled the ‘Growing and Restoration of Wasteland with Agro-forestry (GROW) portal, aiming to bolster the efforts in environmental conservation and sustainable land use. About GROW: Key highlights: • An Agroforestry Sustainability
Context: Prime Minister (PM) Narender Modi recently inaugurated the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Abu Dhabi, the first Hindu temple to be built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). About BAPS Temple: Key features: •
Context: The 17th Lok Sabha, spanning from June 2019 to May 2024, marked a significant chapter in Indian parliamentary history with its distinctive highlights and challenges. The essence of its
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: