Secondary Evidence Under The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 : Principles Relevant For Examining The Admissibility The Supreme Court recently explained the principles relevant for examining the admissibility of secondary evidence under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It is covered by Section 62 of the Evidence Act and is considered the highest class of evidence. Primary […]
Tag: 1st Dec 2023
Golan Heights : India vote In UN General Assembly
Golan Heights : India vote In UN General Assembly India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Golan Heights. Golan Heights is a rocky plateau in south-western Syria, about 60km (40 miles) south-west of the Capital, Damascus. It is […]
Angkor Wat Temple : Eighth Wonder Of The World
Angkor Wat Temple : Eighth Wonder Of The World Angkor Wat temple, located in Cambodia, has defeated Pompeii in Italy to become the eighth Wonder of the World. The unofficial title “Eighth Wonder of the World” is sometimes given to buildings, structures, projects, designs, or even people who are thought to be comparable to the […]
Sindhudurg Fort : Operational Demonstration
Sindhudurg Fort : Operational Demonstration The Indian Navy is preparing to demonstrate its operational capabilities in a grand ‘Operational Demonstration’ on Navy Day at Sindhudurg Fort in Maharashtra. Sindhudurg Fort is a historical fort that occupies an islet in the Arabian Sea, just off the coast of Maharashtra in western India. The fortress lies on […]
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with a total outlay of Rs. 24,104 crores. The PM-JANMAN (comprising Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes) to focus on 11 critical interventions through nine ministries, including the […]
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : ISRO Set To Launched
X-ray Polarimeter Satellite : ISRO Set To Launched The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that India is set to launch its first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. It is aiming to investigate the […]
Global Energy Monitor’s Global Coal Plant Tracker
Global Energy Monitor’s Global Coal Plant Tracker: Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a not-for-profit cataloging coal projects worldwide, has released its quarterly update of GEM’s Global Coal Plant Tracker, highlighting several key findings regarding the status of coal power projects worldwide. More than 95% of coal plant capacity beginning construction in 2023 is in China, showcasing […]
Casgevy : Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease And Thalassaemia
Casgevy : Gene Therapy For Sickle Cell Disease And Thalassaemia The UK Drug Regulator sanctioned a gene therapy called Casgevy heralded as a significant breakthrough for treating sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. Notably, this marks the world’s inaugural licensed therapy leveraging the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology that earned its innovators a Nobel Prize in Chemistry […]
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) : Report(July–September 2023)
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) : Report(July–September 2023) The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2023 highlights key employment indicators in urban areas. Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 6.6% for individuals aged 15 years and above. Labour Force Participation Rate: Increased to 49.3%, indicating a growing percentage of people in the labour force. […]
Parthenon Sculptures
Parthenon Sculptures: Greece and the UK had a diplomatic dispute regarding the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum when Athens accused London of avoiding discussion on the contested sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles. Despite Greece’s repeated requests for their permanent return, Britain and the British Museum have consistently refused. The Parthenon Sculptures housed […]
