Context: ∙ Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed to start discussions with India to become a full member. About the IEA ∙ It is a Paris-based intergovernmental organisation of 31 nations. ∙ It was established in 1974 as a response to physical disruptions in global oil supplies and to promote energy savings and conservation. […]
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Current AffairsContext: ∙ The European Commission recently informed that the Digital Services Act (DSA) has started applying to all online platforms in the European Union. About Digital Services Act ∙ It is a landmark legislation introduced by the European Union (EU) to regulate online intermediaries and platforms. ∙ It was adopted in 2022 and now applicable
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Current AffairsIn Context ∙ The apex drug regulatory body Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has approved use of Jardiance for treating kidney failure. About ∙ The drug Jardiance (empagliflozin) 10mg tablets has been approved to reduce the risk of sustained decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) which is done to check how well the
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Current AffairsContext ∙ Several states had flagged the malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls according to documents obtained through the Right to Information. Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ∙ Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is a simple electronic device used to record votes in place of ballot papers and boxes which were
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Current AffairsIn Context ∙ The Supreme Court has struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme. About the Judgement ∙ The apex court said that the Scheme is violative of the Right to Information under Article 19(1)(a). They also infringe on the principle of free and fair elections as stipulated in the constitution. ∙ SC also quashed the
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Current AffairsIn Context ∙ The Supreme Court mentioned that it would not entertain letters of adjournment from lawyers in bail and anticipatory bail cases for which notice had been earlier issued by the court. What is Adjournment? ∙ Letters of adjournment are last-minute requests by parties for postponement of cases listed before a Bench of the
Context: ∙ Recently, Alaskapox, a rare virus causing mild illnesses, has been reported from Alaska. About the Alaskapox: ∙ Alaskapox Virus (AKPV) is an orthopoxvirus that was first identified in 2015. ∙ It mainly has been found in small mammals, including red-backed voles and shrews. But pets, such as dogs and cats, may also carry
In Context ∙ The Delhi High Court sought the Union Government response on a petition by a couple challenging the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. About ∙ The couple approached the court after the State medical boardrefused to issue them the required certificate for the procedure on the ground that the woman had “crossed the upper
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Current AffairsIITs are overcommitted, in crisis Syllabus: GS2/Issues relating to Education Prelims + Mains Context: ∙ IITs are only Indian higher education institutions that do reasonably well in the global rankings but in recent times the IIT “system” has expanded beyond its capacity and is in danger of sinking into quality issues. About: ∙ The recent
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Current AffairsIn Context ∙ The 17th Lok Sabha held its sessions between June 2019 and February 2024. About ∙ In the five years, Lok Sabha functioned for 88% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha worked for 73%. Key Bills Passed Include: ∙ The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, the J&K Reorganisation Bill, 2019, the Appointment of
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