What is CBDC? How is it different from Cryptocurrency? Before we start discussing about CBDC and Cryptocurrency, let us know a bit about Digital currency first. Definition of a Digital Currency? Digital currency is a form of currency that is available only in digital or electronic form. It is also called digital money, electronic money,Read more
What is Capital Punishment? Capital punishment or the death penalty is the execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law for a criminal offense. Capital punishment is distinguished from extrajudicial executions carried out without due process of law. It is the highest penalty awardable to an accused. It isRead more
Weapons of Mass Destruction In the Lok Sabha, the Weapons of Mass Destruction and Their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022, was unanimously passed. The Bill seeks to amend The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005, to provide against the financing of proliferation ofRead more
Vote through Postal Ballot The Election Commission (EC) on Monday released the list of persons who can exercise their franchise through postal ballot in five states – Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh – going to polls in February and March. The commission has allowed journalists to cast their votes through postal ballot facility.Read more
Edtech Sector’s Self Regulation Bid Edtech Sector’s Self Regulation Bid, a group of top companies in India’s fast-growing Edtech Sector recently took a step toward Self Regulation, establishing a set of standards to run their businesses. Steps taken by the Edtech Sector implement Edtech Sector’s Self Regulation Bid The companies have formed a collective —Read more
Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Union government will provide Rs 3,000 crore to Tamil Nadu over the next five years as part of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission to address critical gaps in health infrastructure and research, particularly at the district level. About the scheme TheRead more
Inter-state River Water Disputes Act, 1956 The Karnataka Chief Minister has stated that it is time to examine the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, as it is causing more disputes than it is resolving. The chief minister’s declaration comes at a time when Karnataka has been locked in a never-ending battle with Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra,Read more
50% Reservation Limit A UPSC candidate has petitioned the Supreme Court, claiming that the final result for the Civil Services Examination 2020, which was announced on September 24, 2021, violates the 50% Reservation Limit. What is the 50% Reservation Limit? According to the petition, UPSC recommended 34.55 percent applicants for general category appointments and 65.44Read more
How to read and What to read from this chapter? You need not to read this chapter deeply, in depth study is not required at all. Focus on two things from this chapter,i.e., time table of the evolution of the ages, evolution of tool technology and retain which technology (chips, microliths and flint etc) comparesRead more
Sir Creek Pact In the past, India and Pakistan have referred to Sir Creek as “low hanging fruit” for resolution, and the two countries have held 13 rounds of Defense Secretary-level negotiations on the issue, the most recent in June 2012. Apart from Sir creek, Siachen is also a matter dispute like Sir Creek betweenRead more
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