Key Takeaways of SC’s Maharashtra Verdict

The Supreme Court issued a unanimous judgment on various issues related to the split in a political party in Maharashtra in June 2022. Key Takeaways Here are the key takeaways from the verdict: (1) Disqualification MLA disqualifications upheld: The Supreme Court did not interfere with the proceedings related to the disqualification of 16 MLAs (who… Continue reading

Delhi vs. Centre: Key takeaways of SC’s verdict

Central Idea The Supreme Court held that the National Capital Territory of Delhi has legislative and executive power over administrative services, with certain exceptions. The dispute revolves around the regulation of services and is a continuation of a previous tussle between the state government and the central government. Key takeaways (1) Disagreement with Justice Bhushan’s… Continue reading

25th anniversary of Pokhran-II

Central Idea: The article provides a historical context for India’s nuclear program and focuses specifically on the Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted in 1998. This year is special, marking 25 years since we started celebrating National Technology Day. India’s Nuclear Journey: A quick recap India conducted nuclear bomb test explosions at Pokhran Test Range in 1998.… Continue reading

Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)

Central Idea: The sixth edition of the International Indian Ocean Conference is scheduled to take place in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, starting from May 12. (Note: This should not be confused with Indian Ocean Commission.) Indian Ocean Conference (IOC), 2023 The IOC has been held annually since 2016 and has become a key… Continue reading

Chheligada Irrigation Project in Odisha

Central Idea: Officials recently directed to begin construction of the multipurpose irrigation project at Chheligada, Odisha. Chheligada Irrigation Project The project is a multipurpose medium project located near the village of Chheligada in the Gajapati District of Odisha. The project involves the construction of a 250m long and 30m high dam across the River Badjhore,… Continue reading

Early Childhood Care and Education through Anganwadis

Central Idea: The Centre is planning to promote ‘Early Childhood Care and Education’ through anganwadi centres as part of the ‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’ slogan announced by the Women and Child Development Minister. What is Anganwadi scheme? The scheme was started in 1975 and aims at the holistic development of children and empowerment of mother. It… Continue reading

China objects to Indian proposal to blacklist terrorist at UN

Central Idea: China has objected to India’s proposal to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, a senior terrorist from Pakistan-based Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) on the UN Security Council’s 1267 List. China’s objection to the proposal China is a permanent, veto-wielding member of the UN Security Council. It has put a hold on proposals to blacklist other Pakistan-based… Continue reading

Santiniketan in tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage list

Central Idea The article announces that Santiniketan, the home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in West Bengal, has been recommended for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. About Santiniketan Santiniketan is a renowned cultural and heritage place located in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India. It holds historical significance and is known for its association with… Continue reading

Indian Sludge Shows High Fertilizer Potential: First Study Reveals

Central Idea: The article discusses the results of an analysis of the sludge found in Indian sewage treatment plants (STP) that were set up to treat polluted water from the Ganga under National Mission for Clean Ganga. About National Mission for Clean Ganga Description Launch 2014 Aim Cleaning and rejuvenating the Ganga river Interventions Development… Continue reading

Significance of Meerut: Birthplace of India’s First War of Independence

Central Idea The article highlights the historical significance of Meerut, a city in western Uttar Pradesh. Alamgirpur, the easternmost settlement of the Harappa civilization, is located in Meerut and has archaeological importance. However, Meerut gained fame for its role in India’s First War of Independence on May 10, 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny… Continue reading

How to minimise the threat from IEDs?

Central Idea: The article discusses various measures that need to be taken to minimise errors in anti-terrorist operations. This has been particularly discussed after recent incidents of IED (improvised explosive device) explosions. What are IED (Improvised Explosive Device)? IEDs are homemade explosive device made from commonly available materials such as fertilizer, diesel fuel, and metal… Continue reading

Exemptions under Surrogacy Law

The govt in the Supreme Court has said that same-sex couples and live-in partners are not included in surrogacy and assisted reproduction laws to avoid ‘misuse’ and provide children a ‘complete family’. Government’s stance Same-sex couples and live-in partners are excluded from surrogacy and assisted reproduction laws to avoid ‘misuse.’ The welfare of the child… Continue reading

CPEC to be extended to Afghanistan

Central Idea: Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to extending the Beijing-backed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan to fully harness the country’s potential as a hub for regional connectivity. What is CPEC? The CPEC, one of the most ambitious components of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), was announced to great fanfare in 2015.… Continue reading

Common Uniforms at Higher Ranks of Army

Central Idea: A decision has been taken at the recent Army Commanders Conference to change the uniforms worn by senior Army officers. Changes in Uniform All officers of the rank of Brigadier and above will now wear common uniform items. The common uniform items include berets, badges of rank, belt buckle, and pattern of shoes.… Continue reading

India coal imports surge to 162 MT in FY23

Central Idea India’s coal imports increased by 30% to 162.46 million tonnes in the 2022-23 financial year compared to 124.99 MT in the previous year, according to a report. The report was released by mjunction, a B2B e-commerce platform that is a joint venture between Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Tata Steel. India’s coal… Continue reading

RBI’s gold reserves rise to 794.64 tonne

Central Idea: The RBI has increased its gold reserves by 34.22 tonnes YoY to reach 794.64 tonnes at the end of March 2023, according to the central bank’s data. What are Gold Reserves? Gold reserves refer to the physical gold holdings that a central bank or a country holds as a part of its foreign… Continue reading

India’s delayed implementation of mandatory Drug Recall Law

Central Idea Abbot published a public notice in newspapers, alerting people about a mislabelled batch of medicine that it had inadvertently shipped to the market. Such recalls take place regularly in the US but it is uncommon in India for domestic or foreign pharmaceutical companies to recall substandard or mislabelled drugs. Recall of Medicines: India… Continue reading

Manipur Riots: CJI questions HC’s power over ST List

Central Idea The Chief Justice of India has questioned why a 23-year-old Constitution Bench judgment was not shown to the Manipur High Court, which directed the state government to consider the inclusion of Meetei/Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list. The Chief Justice observed that a High Court does not have the power to direct… Continue reading

Misleading food ads and regulations to curtail them

Central idea: Misleading claims FSSAI flagged 32 cases of food business operators (FBOs) making misleading claims and advertisements in contravention of the Food Safety and Standards (Advertisements & Claims) Regulations, 2018. The cumulative count of such offences has shot up to 170 in the last six months. FBOs urged to avoid making unscientific and exaggerated… Continue reading

Cyclone Mocha developing in Bay of Bengal

Central Idea: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a developing cyclonic or low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. It would be named Cyclone Mocha (pronounced ‘Mokha’). What is a cyclone and how are they formed? A cyclone is a low-pressure system that forms over warm waters. Warm seas present ripe conditions for… Continue reading

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