Survey to know the status of plots Context According to an official, the Tripura government has begun an in-depth survey to determine the status of plots transferred between the people of the State and erstwhile East Pakistan before and after the 1947 partition. Partition […]
EC stops Telangana farmer aid scheme Context The Election Commission (EC) withdrew approval for the Telangana government’s Rythu Bandhu scheme on Monday, claiming a violation of the model code of conduct. The poll board withdrew the authorization in its order, citing a violation by State […]
Indian Navy’s Gunnery Symposium 2023 Context: The symposium took place at INS Dronacharya, the Navy’s Center for Excellence in Gunnery and Missile Warfare under the auspices of Headquarters Southern Naval Command. Relevance: GS – 02 (India and its Neighbourhood) Main Details: This triennial symposium holds […]
Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) Context: The implementation of the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) has been proposed for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) About the SHREYAS Scheme: This scheme […]
India’s overall trade Context: In October 2023, India experienced a significant surge in overall exports, witnessing a notable 9.43% increase compared to the figures from October 2022. Relevance: GS-03 (Indian Economy) Main Details: The estimated value of India’s overall exports in October 2023 stands at […]
Proposal for Permanent Constitution Benches in the Supreme Court of India Context: The Supreme Court of India, operating within the domains of original, appellate, and advisory jurisdictions, is contemplating structural reforms. This includes the establishment of Constitution Benches as a constant feature, aiming to address […]
Right to privacy not eclipsed by marriage Context According to the High Court of Karnataka, marriage does not trump the right to privacy under the Aadhaar Act, and the personal data of one of the spouses held in Aadhaar cannot be divulged at the request […]
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) Context: The idea to create self-sustaining, community-driven entities governed by smart contracts on blockchain networks has paved way to a groundbreaking innovation– Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs). Operating without a central authority, these digital entities leverage smart contracts and member consensus, often […]
Clearing the Air – A Call to Electrify India’s Truck Fleet Context: The air quality index (AQI) in various Indian cities has frequently dipped into hazardous levels, posing severe health risks to millions. The key contributors to urban smog, as outlined by critical studies, […]
Supreme Court’s Move on Governors’ Veto Power Context: In parliamentary democracy, the recent intervention by the Supreme Court regarding the authority of Governors in the legislative process marks a noteworthy development. The specific case from Punjab, where Governor Banwarilal Purohit chose to withhold assent to […]