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Why in News? The Centre and Manipur government sign a peace agreement with UNLF, the oldest Meitei extremist group. UNLF, banned under anti-terror laws, agrees to renounce violence and join mainstream democratic processes, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Source:The Hindu Peace Accord with UNLF in Manipur The Centre and Manipur government have inked …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India supports a UN resolution expressing concern over Israel’s failure to withdraw from the Syrian Golan Heights, occupied since 5 June 1967. The resolution, adopted by 91 votes, condemns Israeli settlement construction in the region. Australia, Canada, Israel, the U.K., and the U.S. opposed it. Source:everycrsreport.com India Supports UN Resolution India …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 Disaster and disaster management. Why in News: All the forty-one workers who were trapped inside Uttarakhand’s Silkyari tunnel since November 12 were evacuated safely. Source- NDTV Silkyara Tunnel Accident About Tunnel Length: The Silkyara Tunnel, designed to link Silkyara to Dandal gaon in Uttarkashi district, spans a total length of 4.5 km. …
Read MoreNews: Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the ceasefire in their war by at least one more day It was done minutes before the six-day truce was due to expire. Israel’s military said in a statement that the truce will continue as mediators sought to release more hostages held in Gaza in exchange for …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Why in News: President Draupadi Murmu advocated for the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service during her keynote speech at the Supreme Court’s Constitution Day event, proposing a …
Read MoreWhy in News? NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh met to discuss India’s participation in a joint mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024. The collaboration was announced during U.S. President Joe Biden’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June, where India also signed the …
Read MoreWhy in News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to increase capital reserves for risk weights by 25 percentage points. This move aims to address the rising trend in unsecured personal loans, credit cards, and lending to NBFCs, managing ‘credit risk.’ Understanding Risk Weights Risk weights are tools …
Read MoreWhy in News? Madras High Court has granted an interim stay on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons to five district collectors regarding its probe into alleged illegal sand mining in Tamil Nadu. The court asserted that the ED cannot engage in a fishing expedition under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and must establish …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The upcoming COP-28, scheduled from November 30 to December 12, 2023, is critical for addressing the pressing issue of climate change. Despite global commitments to limit temperature rise, emissions have increased, posing a severe threat to the 1.5°C target. Source:Mint Challenges and Principles The COP meetings have seen longstanding principles agreed …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Issue in focus: The Supreme Court of India, the highest judicial body in the country, faces a growing burden of cases and a complex structure that hinders its efficiency. The issue delves into the proposal for a separate Constitution Bench and explores …
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