Tribal Community Participation in Voting Context: Tribal community engagement in voting flourishes as the Election Commission of India’s outreach initiatives yield positive results. Relevance: GS – 2 (Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Related to SCs & STs) Highlights: Over the past two years, the Election […]
SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal Context: The Supreme Court recently granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case till June 1 to campaign for the Lok Sabha election. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Definition and Types of Bail: Bail serves […]
India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee Holds 4th Session in Accra Context: Recently, the 4th Session of the India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee convened in Accra, marking another milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Relevance: GS-2 (International Relations) Key highlights: During the meeting, both delegations […]
Sixteenth Finance Commission Seeks Public Input on Terms of Reference Context: The Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC) has opened its doors to suggestions and viewpoints from the general public, institutions, and organizations concerning matters within its terms of reference. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Key details: Constituted in […]
Aravalli Range Context: The recent Supreme Court order aims to address rampant mining activities in the Aravalli Hills and safeguard the fragile ecosystem of the Aravallis. Relevance: GS-02 GS-01 (Polity, Physical Geography) Issue at Hand: Illegal and unregulated mining practices have inflicted severe damage on […]
GST Appellate Tribunal Context: Recently, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman administered the oath of office to Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, appointing him as the inaugural President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Highlights: The GSTAT, established under the Central Goods […]
West Nile Virus Context: The Kerala government has issued an alert in the state following reports of West Nile fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, with one death and eight cases reported in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Thrissur districts. Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Key Highlights: Diagnostic Process: The […]
India-Jordan Ties Context: A three-member delegation from the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) visited Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. Relevance: GS-3 (Defence & Security) Details: The visit aimed to enhance military training exchanges between India and Jordan, following a decision made […]
India- Nepal Dispute Context: The Government of Nepal plans to issue a new Rs-100 currency note featuring territories claimed by both Nepal and India, including areas like Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura, which are under Indian control. Relevance: GS-02 (International Relations) Key Highlights: Historical Dispute: Both […]
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system Context: Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system: It is developed by the Defence Research and Development […]