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Why in the news? A Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, raised concerns over Karnataka High Court Justice V Srishananda’s inappropriate comments, including calling a Bengaluru locality “mini Pakistan.” Justice Srishananda apologised, and the SC refrained from further action, showing how even minor SC interventions send a strong message to judges. About …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Indian Constitutions and features Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal Structure Why in the News? The One Nation, One Election initiative is gaining attention as the Indian government pushes for synchronized elections. This proposal aims to enhance governance efficiency and reduce the financial burden of frequent polls, sparking significant debate among political …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A recent rabies death in Kerala emphasises the ongoing global struggle against rabies, despite available vaccines, highlighting the critical need for awareness, education, and vaccination. Rabies: A Public Health Challenge Rabies remains a severe public health issue with a nearly 100% fatality rate once symptoms appear. A May 2024 incident in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Environment, Climate Change and its effects Climate Mitigation strategies Focus: The sponge-city concept was discussed in the IE Thinc: CITIES series, focusing on Guwahati’s growing urban challenges, including flooding and drought. Experts deliberated on ways to implement sustainable urban planning to mitigate these issues. Issues in Urban Planning Governance Gap: Guwahati’s planning …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union government’s increasing use of cess, reducing the share of divisible taxes to states, has sparked concerns over federalism and financial fairness for state governments. Cess as a Tool to Centralise Revenue: Cess is a specific tax imposed for a designated purpose but not shared with state governments. The Modi …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian oil companies face difficulties repatriating $900 million in dividends from Russian projects due to Western sanctions, creating challenges in global payment systems and investments. Issue of Stuck Dividends in Russia: Indian oil PSUs (ONGC Videsh, Oil India, IOC, and BPRL) are unable to repatriate $900 million in dividends from …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The central government has revised minimum wage rates for various skill levels and geographical areas, effective next month, ensuring fair wages across sectors and regions. Wages Categorised by Skill Levels: Minimum wages are classified into unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled categories. For unskilled workers in area ‘A’, such as those …
Read MoreWhy in the news? PM Narendra Modi dedicated three PARAM Rudra supercomputers worth ₹130 crore to the nation. Developed under the National Supercomputing Mission, these supercomputers are deployed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata for advanced scientific research. The PM emphasised their role in driving innovation in fields like physics, earth sciences, and cosmology. High-Performance Computing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India has become the world’s third-largest producer and consumer of ethanol. Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted this achievement while inaugurating the India Sugar and Bio-Energy conference in New Delhi. The government is committed to creating a robust and sustainable sugar industry that supports India’s renewable energy goals. Growth …
Read MoreRelevance: GS – 2 – Important aspects of Governance, Transparency and accountability Why in the news? The global revolution in welfare underscores the importance of strong social support systems. India’s proposed Unified pension scheme should ensure adequate financial support for retirees. A robust welfare system is needed to safeguard the welfare of retirees under the …
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