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Why in the News? Lok Sabha approves two Bills extending the 33% women’s reservation from the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act to Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry. The amendment aims to ensure women’s representation in the Legislative Assembly of these Union Territories. Source: ToI Legal Amendments Needed: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, requires parliamentary …
Read MoreMonsoon Dynamics and Global Warming: Global warming affects all aspects of the Indian monsoon, leading to a decreasing trend in total seasonal rainfall over seven decades. Changes are observed in the duration and intensity of dry and wet spells. Source: Indian Express Challenges in Forecasting Extreme Rain: While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has made …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Southern and northern areas of Chennai experienced severe flooding due to torrential rains triggered by Cyclone Michaung on December 3-4. Central parts of Chennai were exceptions to the severe flooding. Comparison with 2015 Floods: The 2023 rains were heavier than the 2015 floods. Despite the increased intensity, certain areas, like Velachery …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Rajya Sabha approved the “Election Chief Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill,” outlining procedures for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). About Current Appointment Process of CEC and EC: Constitutional Framework: The Constitution lacks a specific legislative process …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Recent FAO Report on Food Security and Nutrition highlights the state of Food Security in India and its comparison to other nations. Source: Smile Foundation Key Highlights of the Report: Indian Affordability Decline: Over 74% of Indians couldn’t afford a healthy diet in 2021, a slight improvement from 76.2% in …
Read MoreNews Under Bharat Net, the government has connected more than two lakh Gram Panchayats nationwide with optical fiber. The optical fiber is being laid through the Universal Service Obligation Fund, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and IT, in response to supplementary questions during today’s Question Hour in the Lok Sabha. According to him, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-III; Environment &Ecology Why in the News? The 14th Emissions Gap Report (2023) was just released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report, which was made public shortly before the Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, focused on how much carbon emissions must be cut worldwide in order to slow down the …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The recent judgement on Fahad Shah case as on November 17, 2023, by the Division Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has brought attention to the delicate balance between anti-terror laws and personal liberty. Background: Fahad Shah is a journalist who faced multiple legal challenges. His release was …
Read MoreIndia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj News In yesterday’s UNGA Emergency Session on West Asia, India voted in favor of the ceasefire resolution. The proposed resolution called for the unconditional release of all hostages and an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. At an Emergency Special Session, the 193-member UN General Assembly …
Read MoreNews With more than 79 lakh enrolments in the current Financial Year, the total number of participants in the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has surpassed 6 crore according to the Ministry of Finance. The Ministry continued by saying that all banks’ tireless efforts have made it possible to include the most vulnerable segments of society …
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