Why in the News? The Union Minister of India has said it was necessary to have strict laws like the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by which action could be taken against terrorists and those who “behead other people”. Unlawful (Activities) Prevention Act (UAPA) The UAPA is aimed at the effective and efficient prevention of ... .Read more
Updated on 3 August, 2022 GS3 Security
Why in the news? The 2022 edition of the United Nation’s World Population Prospects (WPP) has released a report where India is assumed to surpass China in terms of population being the world's most populous country. What are the World Population Prospects? The Population Division of the UN publishes WPP occurring every two years si... .Read more
Updated on 2 August, 2022 GS1 Security
CONTEXT The sea phase of the 11th edition of MILAN which witnessed participation of 26 ships, one submarine and 21 aircraft, has culminated. About MILAN It is the largest-ever edition of the exercise that saw the participation of 40 countries, including all major navies of the world including Quad countries, Russia and from West Asia amid tension... .Read more
Updated on 7 March, 2022 GS3 Security
CONTEXT The government has told Rajya Sabha that the Food Corporation of India is operating a total of 2199 warehouses (Top states: Punjab> Haryana> Uttar Pradesh), owned or hired across India, stating that augmentation of capacity is a continuous process. FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA The Food Corporation of India mint of India. It is un... .Read more
Updated on 1 March, 2022 GS3 Security
CONTEXT The centre has announced a ban on 50 new Chinese mobile applications, including Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade, Tencent Xriver, Nice Video baidu and Viva Video Editor, due to concerns related to privacy and national security. Ban on 50 new Chinese Apps The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued interim directions fo... .Read more
Updated on 21 February, 2022 GS3 Security
CONTEXT According to the Hunger Hotspots Report of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP), people living in parts of 20 countries would face acute food insecurity from February through May 2022. HUNGER HOTSPOTS According to the research paper, Hunger Hotspots Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen are on the high... .Read more
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