Background The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a petition that challenges the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The law was enacted to freeze the status of all places of worship …
About the Missile The Milan-2T is a Tandem Warhead Anti-Tank Guided Missile with a range of one thousand 850 metres. These missiles can be fired from ground as well as vehicle-based launchers. They can be deployed in Anti-Tank Role for …
NEWS Inefficiencies in the Aadhaar project should not come in the way of welfare delivery. CONTEXT The Supreme Court recently termed the cancellation of the three crore ration cards as “a serious issue”. The cancellation of these ration cards were …
About the Act In 2013, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act was passed broadening the Vishaka guidelines. The Act mandates that every organisation with 10 or more employees set up an Internal Complaints Committee …
What is it? The Global Hunger Index is an annual score ranking countries of the world on hunger levels. The Index is a peer-reviewed report released annually by Concern Worldwide (a humanitarian agency) and NGO Welthungerhilfe. It is based on …
Why in News? Astronomers have spotted a supermassive black hole (SMBH) moving on its own. What is a blackhole? Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of black holes in 1916, with his general theory of relativity. The term “black hole” …
What are Electoral Bonds? An electoral bond is designed to be a interest-free bearer instrument like a Promissory Note — in effect, it will be similar to a bank note that is payable to the bearer on demand. It can …
What is the Marine Protected Area? A marine protected area (MPA) is essentially a space in the ocean where human activities are more strictly regulated than the surrounding waters – similar to national parks we have on land. These places …
CONTEXT Recently, India and the Philippines signed the “Implementing Arrangement” for “procurement of defence material and equipment procurement”. This agreement lays the groundwork for sales of defence systems such as the highly anticipated export of the BrahMos cruise missile, through …
CONTEXT In the recent Budget session, the Union government announced its intent to privatise Public Sector Banks (PSBs), citing improving efficiency as the reason for this move. But there is no clarity, whether privatisation brings efficiency or reduces associated risks. …