Section 23 Of POCSO Act: A 2-judge bench of the Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the issue whether Section 155(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure will apply to the investigation of an offence under Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO). As per Section 155(2) […]
Month: March 2022
Dysfunction Of National Commission For Scheduled Tribes
Dysfunction Of National Commission For Scheduled Tribes: According to a parliamentary committee’s recent report, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has been dysfunctional for the last four years and has not delivered a single report to Parliament. NCST was set up with effect from 19th February, 2004 by amending Article 338 and by inserting a […]
BBNJ Treaty: Important Points
What Is The BBNJ Treaty? The fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC-4) was held in New York to conclude a draft of the instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine Biological diversity in areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). The IGC-4 is convened under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the […]
What Is Finlandization?
What Is Finlandization? The French President suggested Finlandization might be a realistic outcome for Ukraine if and when the Russia-Ukraine war ends. Finlandization refers to the policy of strict neutrality between Moscow (Russia) and the West that Finland followed during the decades of the Cold War. The principle of neutrality was rooted in the Agreement […]
2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit
2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison held the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit during which they reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and global developments. Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress made under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd March 2022
Today Current Affairs: 22nd March 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle : Madagascar
Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle: Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’ has been unveiled in Madagascar to mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The word green in the plaque (a flat piece of stone or metal) signifies their commitment to sustainable development and saving the environment. The naming of this park as Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle is a tribute […]
Translation Of India’s Constitution Into Ol Chiki Script
Translation Of India’s Constitution Into Ol Chiki Script: India’s Constitution has been translated into Ol Chiki script for the first time. The Ol Chiki script, also known as Ol Chemetʼ, Ol Ciki, Ol, and sometimes as the Santali alphabet, is the official writing system for Santhali, an Austroasiatic language recognized as an official regional language […]
Himalayan Griffons : Protection Status
Himalayan Griffons : Protection Status Himalayan Griffons died of suspected poisoning in Assam The Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Gyps himalayensis, is an Old World vulture in the family Accipitridae, which also includes eagles, kites, buzzards and hawks. It is closely related to the European Griffon Vulture, G. fulvus. This vulture is a typical vulture, with a […]
Surge In Oil And Natural Gas Prices
Surge In Oil And Natural Gas Prices: The U.S. announced the banning the import of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal to the country. The move is aimed at depriving Russia of the economic resources needed to continue its war in Ukraine. In the run up to the U.S. announcement, international oil prices surged […]