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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Context : Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated on 19 February. He was an embodiment of courage, compassion and good governance. His life continues to motivate millions. The year 2020 marks the 390th birth anniversary of great Maratha warrior Shivaji. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a valorousRead More…

The UAE approves to operate the first nuclear power plant Context : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a licence for a reactor at its Barakah nuclear power plant on 17 February. The move is in line with the UAE’s vision to build a peaceful nuclear energy programme to cater to the future needs of energy in the country. About Barakah plant : With this approRead More…

JK, Ladakh is to come under the jurisdiction of CAT Context : The Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will soon be covered by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The announcement was made by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh at the annual conference of the CAT in New Delhi.  CAT in J&K : The CARead More…

Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020 Context : Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved an amendment to the ‘Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020’ in order to widen its scope to cover litigation pending in various Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs). The amendment also includes certain search and seizure cases where the recovery is up to ₹5 crRead More…

Apiary on Wheels Context : The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has flagged off ‘Apiary on Wheels’. ‘Apiary on Wheels’ is a unique concept designed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for the easy upkeep and migration of Bee Boxes having live Bee colonies.It is a holistic approach to address the challenges faced by the beekeepeRead More…

National Womens Day is observed on 13 February Context : National Women’s Day is observed on 13 February every year. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. The day was first celebrated on 13 February 2014 marks the 135th birth anniversary of late Sarojini Naidu. The day was designated to honour the work and contribution of Sarojini Naidu. Sarojini NaRead More…

Iran celebrates 1979 Islamic Revolution Context : Iran celebrates 1979 Islamic Revolution. About Islamic Revolution : Also called Islamic Revolution, it was a popular uprising in Iran in 1978–79 that resulted in the toppling of the monarchy on February 11, 1979, and led to the establishment of an Islamic republic. Reasons advancedRead More…

NASA sends a Solar Orbiter probe to map poles of the sun Context : The US space agency NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are sent a new probe toward the Sun to map its poles. The aim is to help researchers grasp how the sun’s vast bubble of energy affects Earth and humans in space. Solar Orbiter : The Solar Orbiter was launched atop an Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Read More…

Panel suggests steps to curb child porn Context : A parliamentary panel has recommended a code of conduct for Internet service providers (ISPs) and strengthening the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to curb child pornography. Background : The report was prepared by an ad hoc committee set up by the Rajya Sabha and led by Congress MP Jairam RaRead More…

India ranked 40th in the International IP Index Context : India ranked 40th on a global International Intellectual Property (IP) Index. It was released by the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the US Chambers of Commerce. GIPC conducted the survey for 53 countries.  Report Highlights : ♦ India scored 38.46% (19.23 out of 50) in 2020. It 2019, itRead More…