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Why in the News? Lok Sabha recently passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023. The Rajya Sabha had earlier cleared the bill with official amendments. Source: Brainkart Alignment with Supreme Court Direction: Union Law Minister stated that the bill adheres to the Supreme Court’s direction. The court directed a three-member panel, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Maldives government announces the decision not to renew the hydrographic survey agreement with India. President Mohamed Muizzu’s government, known for its ‘India Out’ campaign, asserts its stance barely a month after asking India to withdraw military personnel. MEA’s Response: Ministry of External Affairs emphasizes India’s “proven track record” in hydrography, highlighting …
Read MoreWhy in the News? 1, a sub-variant of COVID-19, classified as a Variant of Interest (VOI) by the World Health Organization. Source: COVID communication Network About JN.1 Variant: Identified due to its rapid spread and genetic changes affecting virus characteristics. Raises caution about the potential risk of increased respiratory infections, especially with the onset of …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Indian government is considering various relief measures to counter the impact of the European Union (EU) and the UK’s carbon tax, known as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The CBAM, initiated on October 1, targets India’s iron, steel, and aluminium exports, valued at $8-$9 billion, impacting global competitiveness. Source: …
Read MoreNew Offences Introduced: Promise to Marry: Criminalizes deceitful promises to marry, including consensual sexual activity. Covers false promises of employment or promotion, inducing marriage after suppressing identity. Mob Lynching: Codifies offences that are linked to mob lynching and hate-crime murders. Applies when a mob of five or more individuals commits murder based on factors like …
Read MoreAs it positions itself as leader of Global South, India must be aware of developments, not necessarily on high table Relevance: GS 2 India and its neighbourhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, …
Read MoreMass suspension of MPs signals the arrival of an authoritarian state Relevance: GS 2 and 3 Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Security challenges Why in News: The suspension of 143 MPs from Parliament during the …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland erupted recently, causing lava flows, with potential for new vents opening. Anticipated due to seismic activity, authorities evacuated nearly 4,000 people from Grindavik, a town threatened by lava flow. Understanding Volcanoes: Volcanoes are openings where magma, tephra, and steam erupt onto Earth’s surface. Formation involves the …
Read MoreNews According to the Health Ministry, over 1.5 crore patients have accessed the ABHA-based instant OPD registration service, and approximately 50 crore people have an ABHA number as their unique health identity. More than 50 lakh people use the ABHA app to digitally manage their health records, according to a release from the Ministry. It …
Read MoreNews According to Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda, 740 Ekalavya Model Residential Schools will be open nationwide to support the education of tribal students. He was speaking at a function in Jhargram, West Bengal, commemorating the anniversary of the Santhali language’s constitutional recognition as “Santhali language victory day”. These schools will provide free …
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