Secularism is a core part of the Constitution: SC

Why in the News? On Monday, October 21, 2024, the Supreme Court affirmed that secularism is an integral and fundamental… Continue reading

On sanctions and shadow fleets

Why in the News? During coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, many Western media outlets have referred to tanker ships transporting… Continue reading

The case for a nature restoration law in India

Why in the News? The urgent global issue of ecosystem degradation affects India significantly, with nearly 30% of its land… Continue reading

India, China reach deal on easing LAC tensions

Why in the News? India and China announced an agreement on patrolling arrangements, resolving the military standoff along the Line… Continue reading

Moonlight Programme

Why in the News? The European Space Agency (ESA) launched its Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) Programme. About… Continue reading

Z-Morh Tunnel Project

Why in the News? Some militants attacked workers building the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway, killing seven people. What… Continue reading

New ‘Lady Justice’ Statue

Why in the News? The Chief Justice of India unveiled a new ‘lady justice’ statue at the Supreme Court. This… Continue reading

Minority Institutions

Why in the News? The Supreme Court stated that laws regulating institutions run by religious or linguistic minorities do not… Continue reading

[23rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Working toward a meaningful ‘victims’ register’ in Bastar

PYQ Relevance: Q) Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this… Continue reading

SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act as valid

Why in the News? On October 17, 2024, political parties widely welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision upholding Section 6A of… Continue reading

Climate change impact harsher on poorer farmers in India: FAO report

Why in the News? On October 16, 2024, the FAO said that poor households around the world lose 5% of… Continue reading

India’s SDG focus and its Human Development issues

Why in the News? On September 9-10, 2023, New Delhi hosted the G-20 Summit, where participants committed to enhancing the… Continue reading

West Nile Virus

Why in news? Ukraine is currently dealing with a serious outbreak of West Nile virus (WNV), with health officials raising… Continue reading

Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)

Why in the News? The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), the highest statutory body on technical drug-related matters in India,… Continue reading

[pib] Government extends SAMARTH Scheme till March 2026

Why in the News? The Samarth Scheme (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector), which aims to teach 300,000 people… Continue reading

What is the ‘Doctrine of Coverture’ in English common law?

Why in the News? The Marital Rape Exception (MRE), rooted in the doctrine of coverture from English common law, has… Continue reading

[18th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A modified UBI policy may be more feasible

PYQ Relevance: Q) “An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.” Substantiate… Continue reading

Abject failure: Reports Global Hunger Index (GHI), 2024

Why in the News? The 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) indicates that the number of undernourished people in India this… Continue reading

India, Pakistan avoid blaming each other at SCO meeting

Why in the News? External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informally interacted with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister… Continue reading

Spotlighting the work of the Economics Nobel winners

Why in the News? This year’s Nobel Prize in Economics, officially known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences,… Continue reading

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