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Why in the News? Recently, RBI in a report said Return to OPS by few states would exert huge burden on their finances. Source: The Economics times Financial Impact of OPS Return: The RBI’s study warns that a shift back to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) by select states from the New Pension Scheme (NPS) …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The government of Guyana, under pressure from neighboring Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, agreed Sunday to join bilateral talks with Venezuela over an escalating territorial dispute. Source: Bloomberg Intervention by Brazil: Guyana, prompted by pressure from Brazil and a Caribbean trading bloc, consented to engage in bilateral discussions with Venezuela …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Inspired by India’s River Cities Alliance, the GRCA debuted at the Indian Pavilion in Dubai during COP28. Source: NIUA GRCA Establishment: Modeled after India’s River Cities Alliance formed by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in November 2021. NMCG and NIUA will …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent draft omits the term ‘phase out’ concerning fossil fuels, raising concerns about parity between coal, oil, and gas elimination. The revised text strongly urges a “rapid phase-down” of unabated coal, potentially sparking objections from major coal-consuming nations like India, Indonesia, and China. Source: New Indian Express Significance of Text Crucial …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court highlights the need for a “reasonable nexus” between the President’s actions post-State Emergency declaration under Article 356. Petitioners question if the Emergency in Jammu and Kashmir aimed at altering its special status and bifurcating the state. Source: The Hindu Timeline of Events Crisis Unfolding: Initiated with Chief Minister …
Read MoreWhy in News Recently, Bihar 75% Reservation Bill Breaks the Glass Ceiling. Source: The Quint Bihar’s Recent Legislation Increased Quota: Governor-approved laws raise reservations to 75% in Bihar for jobs and education. Allocation Breakdown: 20% for SC, 2% for ST, 18% for OBC, 25% for EBC, and 10% for EWS. Understanding the 50% Rule Historical …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the power of the President to abrogate special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. Source: Th Indian Express Upholding Presidential Power Reorganisation Outcome: Division of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, and removal of …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States Why in News: Odisha’s transformational journey is increasingly being cited as a model and a source of ideas for creating food security that is built around equity and sustainability. Source- Money Control In …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States. Why in News: Odisha’s transformational journey is increasingly being cited as a model and a source of ideas for creating food security that is built around equity and sustainability. Source- Money Control In …
Read MoreNews Incorporating the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee, the government will present three new Criminal Bills. This August, three bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha with the aim of replacing the laws from the British era and they are Bharatiya Sakshya Bill-2023, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill-2023, and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita …
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