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Why in the news? The Indian and Pakistani delegations are inspecting power projects in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure compliance with the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). This marks the first visit by a Pakistani delegation to Jammu and Kashmir in over five years under the IWT’s dispute settlement mechanism. Source: Dics Indus Waters Treaty Overview: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and the Philippines are strengthening bilateral ties through defence collaboration, highlighted by the induction of BrahMos missiles by the Philippines. The BrahMos deal marks a significant milestone, enhancing the Philippines’ defence capabilities and affirming India’s prowess in defence exports. Source: Maxdefence About BrahMos Missile : Developed as an Indo-Russian joint …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Kerala High Court ruled that cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act cannot be quashed merely on grounds of settlement. About the POCSO Act The POCSO Act came into effect on 14th November 2012, following …
Read MoreWhy in the news? West Bengal Chief Minister wrote to Prime Minister , emphasizing that no discussion on the Teesta river treaty with Bangladesh should occur without the involvement of the State government. Bengal highlighted that sharing Teesta river water with Bangladesh would adversely affect lakhs of people in North Bengal due to inadequate irrigation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to propose a Constitutional amendment to rename the State ‘Keralam’. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, aims to invoke Article 3 of the Constitution to change the name in the First Schedule. Source: India Times About Kerala to Keralam: Origin of Kerala …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Indian Constitution — historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure. Focus: The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act empowered the Scheduled Tribes as political actors, and as they needed to protect trees for their livelihoods, it made them hostile to commercial timber and mining interests. About: The Panchayat (Extension …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Focus: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the resumption of “annadhanam” (offering free food) and “angapradakshanam” (circumambulation) at the final resting place of Nerur Sathguru Sadasiva Brahmendral on the eve of his Jeeva Samathi day. Source: FASTER CAPITAL …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Elections in India and related reforms , Election Commission of India Focus: The debate over transitioning India to single-phase elections has gained prominence due to concerns over logistical complexities, security risks, and the need for electoral efficiency amidst modern challenges like social media influence and voter accessibility. Source: TH The Logic of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The swearing-in of members marks the beginning of the 18th Lok Sabha session after the 2024 general elections. MPs must take the oath or affirmation prescribed by the Constitution to participate in parliamentary proceedings and exercise their rights as elected representatives. About Parliament session and oath taking: When Does the Term …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Estonia seeks collaboration with India to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure amidst increasing cyber threats. Both countries face significant cyber challenges from neighboring nations (Estonia from Russia, India from China). Estonia’s Cybersecurity Concerns Estonia, known for its advanced digital infrastructure, faces persistent cyberattacks, especially from Russia due to geopolitical tensions. The country has …
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