50 years of Kesavananda Bharati Case

Fifty years ago, on April 24, 1973, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru and Ors vs. State of Kerala and Anr, the landmark case that redefined the relationship between Parliament and the Constitution. Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973) The Kesavananda Bharati judgement, was a landmark decision of the Supreme Court that outlined… Continue reading

How can a Juvenile be tried as an Adult in Court?

Central idea: In this article, we will discuss the process of trying juveniles in the age group of 16-18 as adults in court and the responsibilities of the Juvenile Justice Board. About Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 Description Purpose To provide for the care, protection, and rehabilitation of children in need of care and protection, and… Continue reading

Jal Shakti Ministry plans network of Groundwater Sensors

Central Idea: The Jal Shakti Ministry is working on an ambitious plan to deploy a vast network of groundwater sensors to continuously relay information on groundwater levels and contamination. What is Groundwater? Groundwater is the water found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand and rock. It is stored in and moves slowly… Continue reading

Horizontal Reservation: Movement of Dalit Trans People

Central Idea Recently, many trans rights activists from The Trans Rights Now Collective, who were peacefully protesting to demand horizontal reservation for transgender people, were detained by the Tamil Nadu police. In Tamil Nadu and in many states across the country, the movement for horizontal reservation has been shaping up to support Dalit trans people… Continue reading

Women and India’s Labour force: Bridging the Gap

Central Idea Recent data reveals that despite more Muslim women than men enrolling in higher education courses, the number of Muslims in higher education has decreased. Additionally, Muslim women’s employment rates are still lagging behind, in line with the secular trends of low female labour force participation rates and increasing unpaid labour. The Current Scenario:… Continue reading

Botanical Gardens Today Represent a Metric of National Success

Central Idea The establishment of a large botanical garden in Tamil Nadu, the Chengalpattu Botanical Garden, is a welcome piece of news as it has the potential to become a major center for the exploration and discovery of India’s plant wealth, research, education, citizen science, and outreach in plant biology. Chengalpattu Botanical Garden (CBG) It… Continue reading

What is Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

The Indian government will be analyzing how the European Union’s (EU’s) proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) will affect the Indian industry. The CBAM is set to start from October this year. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Proposed by European Union (EU) Purpose To reduce carbon emissions from imported goods and prevent competitive disadvantage against… Continue reading

First Census of Waterbodies in India

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has recently released the report of the first census of waterbodies in India. Waterbodies Census It is the first ever process of conducting a comprehensive survey of all the waterbodies in a particular region or country. The census aims to identify and classify different types of waterbodies like ponds, tanks,… Continue reading

Assam- Arunachal Pradesh Border Dispute

Central idea Ahave had a long-standing border dispute over 123 villages that are located in 12 districts of Arunachal and 8 districts of Assam. On April 21, 2022, an MoU was signed between the two states to resolve the dispute. Genesis of the dispute The border dispute between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has around 1,200… Continue reading

India’s first underwater transport tunnel spanning the Hooghly River

Central idea: The East-West Metro corridor, the second line of Kolkata’s Metro network that is currently under construction, will connect Kolkata and Howrah, and one of its highlights is India’s first underwater transport tunnel spanning the Hooghly river. Hooghly River: Some facts Description Name Bhagirathi Hooghly River (Anglicized alternatively spelled Hoogli or Hugli) Source Close… Continue reading

Species in news: Olive Ridley Turtles

Millions of baby Olive Ridley Turtles crawled towards the Bay of Bengal after emerging from eggshells along Odisha’s Rushikulyabeach in the Ganjam district. Olive Ridley Turtles Description Scientific name Lepidochelys olivacea Habitat Warm and tropical waters Found in Pacific and Indian Oceans Nesting sites Rushikulya rookery in Odisha Largest mass nesting site Coast of Odisha… Continue reading

India’s Fighter Jet Conundrum

Central idea: The article discusses the challenges faced by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in modernizing its fighter jet fleet due to unending delays in procurement and limited resources. Why discuss this? Against the sanctioned strength of 42 fighter squadrons, the IAF has only 31 squadrons today. And this number is expected to remain the… Continue reading

Oceans absorb 90% of human-induced planet warming: Study

The study published in the journal Earth System Science Data estimates that almost 90% of the warming that has occurred in the last 50 years has been absorbed by the ocean, with the remaining heat absorbed by the land, cryosphere and atmosphere. Earth’s energy balance: A quick recap It is the balance between the amount… Continue reading

NASA develops Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS)

NASA is developing a snake-like robot- Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS), which it says can boost space exploration through its diverse adaptability to various terrains. Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) Details Purpose Designed to explore internal and enclosed dynamic terrain structures to assess evidence for life. Focus To explore ocean-world-inspired terrain, and besides Enceladus, it… Continue reading

Exercise INIOCHOS-23

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in a multi-national air exercise called Exercise INIOCHOS-23, which will be hosted by the Greece Air Force. Ex. INIOCHOS-23 Exercise INIOCHOS-23 will be conducted at the Andravida Air Base in Greece. The IAF will be participating with four Su-30 MKI and two C-17 aircraft. The objective of… Continue reading

Critical Minerals and India

Central idea A recent working paper from Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) extends the earlier minerals assessment for 23 minerals by assessing the criticality levels of 43 select minerals for India. This is based on their economic importance (demand-side factors) and supply risks (supply-side factors) which are determined through the evaluation of specific… Continue reading

Indian Economic Growth Prospects: A Comprehensive Analysis

Central Idea India has had an established track record of high growth, with an average annual GDP growth of 6.6% in the decade leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic. In fiscal 2023, India is seen growing at 7%, making it the fastest-growing large economy. But with an imminent global slowdown and the full manifestation of… Continue reading

Centre gives nod for National Quantum Mission (NQM)

Central idea: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM) with a budget of ₹6,003 crore. The mission aims to fund research and development in quantum computing technology and associated applications. What is Quantum Computing? Explanation What is it? A type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena to perform operations on data. Qubits… Continue reading

India’s population to edge ahead of China’s by mid-2023: UN

Central idea: India is set to overtake China as the world’s most populous country by mid-2023, according to data released by the United Nations. State of World Population Report The report is an annual report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), which provides a global overview of population trends and issues. The report… Continue reading

Windfall Tax back on local crude oil

The government has revised a windfall tax on domestically-produced crude oil. According to an official notification, the windfall tax rate of Rs 6,400 per tonne. What is a Windfall Tax? Windfall taxes are designed to tax the profits a company derives from an external, sometimes unprecedented event — for instance, the energy price-rise as a… Continue reading

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