Why in News?
The March equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, occurs around March 20th each year.
Background
About Equinoxes
Source: Economic Times
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
The Supreme Court reiterated that to constitute an offence under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code, the essential ingredient is to create a sense of enmity and disharmony amongst two or more groups or communities.
Objective of Section 153A
Prohibited Actions
Offenses Covered
Punishment and Nature of Offense
Source: Live Law
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
The Supreme Court recently halted the implementation of the government's 'fact-check unit'.
About PIB's Fact Check Unit
Organizational Structure
Fact-Check Mechanism
Source: The Hindu
Subject: International Relations
Why in News?
INS Tir and INS Sujata are set to participate in the upcoming edition of the India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri-Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise.
About IMT Trilateral Exercise:
Source: PIB
Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has written an article regarding vechur cow and Sosamma Iype who pioneered the initiative to conserve the breed.
Source: Mongabay India
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Subject: Economy
Why in News?
Front-running has recently been in the news due to an incident involving an employee of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) being dismissed for their involvement in a stock market front-running case.
Background
Definition of Front-running
Unfair Advantage and Impact
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
Recently, a survey documented over 200 bird species within Papikonda National Park (PNP).
Background:
About PAPIKONDA NATIONAL PARK:
Flora and Fauna:
Conservation History:
Significance:
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
Recently, Dr. Neeraj Mittal was elected as co-chair of the Digital Innovation Board of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
About International Telecommunication Union
Digital Innovation Board
Source: PIB
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