The Supreme Court ruled that its 2014 judgment in Subramanian Swamy vs Director CBI, which struck down Section 6A of the 1946 Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DSPE Act), would have a retrospective effect.
Key-highlights of the present ruling
Retrospective effect The retrospective law is a law that has backdated effect or is effective since before the time it is passed. The retrospective law is also referred to as ex post facto law. |
What does it mean?
The surge in mosquito-borne diseases due to urbanization and climate change calls for innovative mosquito control approaches. Sequencing and genetic manipulation of mosquito genomes offer promising tools for effective disease prevention.
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Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have made a significant breakthrough in cancer research by developing a new method to detect and kill cancer cells.
About the method
About Cancer
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In India's informal economy, Gresham's Law is relevant because fake money and low-quality coins often mix with real currency, affecting the overall value of money in circulation.
What is Gresham’s law?
Gresham’s law is named after English financier Thomas Gresham who advised the English monarchy on financial matters. |
The law, named after English financier Thomas Gresham, came into play most recently during the economic crisis in Sri Lanka last year, during which the Central Bank of Sri Lanka fixed the exchange rate between the Sri Lankan rupee and the U.S. dollar. |
Example
The government recently shared images of India’s Matsya 6000 submersible on social media.
What is Matsya 6000?
Only five nations – France, the US, China, Russia and Japan – have thus far created man submersibles. |
History (GS-I)
Banglar Mati BanglarJol
The West Bengal Assembly adopted a resolution declaring Banglar Mati, BanglarJol (Bengal’s soil, Bengal’s Water) song written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as the state anthem.
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Partition of Bengal
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Economy (GS-III)
Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS)
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) living in the UK are set to join a select group who can directly pay bills on behalf of their family in India through the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS).
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Economy (GS-III)
Govt relaxes import duty
The fruit growers in Kashmir are concerned after the Centre lifted additional duties (imposed in 2019) on apples, walnuts and almonds imported from the United States.
About Import duty
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Economy (GS-III)
Nifty 50 crosses historic 20,000 milestone
The National Stock Exchange's flagship index, Nifty 50, has made history by reaching the 20,000 milestone.
What is Nifty 50?
Market Capitalisation
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Reason behind surge in performance:
Miscellaneous
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2022
12 scientists have been named as the winners of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2022.
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About the Award
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Context
The brief discusses India's G20 presidency, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities it presented, and highlights key outcomes and challenges in international cooperation and global governance.
G20 Presidency: A Challenge and Opportunity
Outcomes and Challenges of the G20 Summit
Positive Aspects of India's G20 Presidency
Context
India's G20 presidency came at a critical juncture when global geopolitics and economics were undergoing transformation. This period was characterized by the Russia-Ukraine war and the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diplomatic Timing and Global Dynamics
Strategic Diplomacy and Outcome
Diplomatic Success and Global Impact
Context
In recent times, India has witnessed the emergence of a distinct brand of nationalism that centers on the concept of home and belonging.
Contemporary Nationalism and Notions of Home
The Importance of Not Being Completely at Home
The Philosophy of "Not-Being-at-Home"
Context
Despite being the fastest growing large economy, India is facing the alarming issue of food-price inflation. Its impact can be seen on the affordability of a healthy diet for a significant portion of the population.
The Gravity of the Problem
The Need for Intervention
Recommendations for a Second Agricultural Revolution
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