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News: The government has chosen to roll out the “Nari Adalat” component of Mission Shakti gradually, according to information provided to the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani. Two aspirational districts in Jammu and Kashmir, Kupwara and Baramulla, are implementing it, and seven districts in Assam, including Barpeta, Goalpara, …
Read MoreNews: Today, India observes Armed Forces Flag Day in remembrance of the fallen warriors and active military personnel. Since 1949, December 7 has been the day on which it is always observed. Flag Day is a time to show appreciation for and honor the military’s selfless service to the country. About Indian Armed Forces • …
Read MoreNews: Supreme Court Upholds ‘Group Of Companies’ Doctrine in the arbitration Act. About the Judgement: “The ‘group of companies’ doctrine must be retained in the Indian arbitration jurisprudence considering its utility in determining the intention of the parties in the context of complex transactions involving multiple parties and multiple agreements,” the Supreme Court observed. According …
Read MoreA 16-year study in Tanzania led by Professor Katie Hampson delves into rabies transmission dynamics among dogs. Source: WHO About Rabies: Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system, causing brain inflammation and eventually leading to death if left untreated. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, most commonly …
Read MoreIssue in the News? Months after the Hattee community in Himachal Pradesh’s received Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, frustration grows over the slow implementation of the new classification. Source: Indian Express Government Dilemma on ST List Inclusion: As the Himachal Pradesh and Union governments deliberate on whether Hattees’ addition to the ST list includes those already …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The World Meteorological Organization reports that the 2011-2020 decade was the warmest on record. Despite the rising temperatures, it witnessed the lowest number of deaths from extreme events, attributing this to enhanced early warning systems and better disaster management. Report Highlights: Glaciers worldwide thinned by approximately 1 meter per year on …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court raised questions about the societal acceptance of single, unmarried women opting for surrogacy, deeming it an exception rather than a norm. Source: QuotesGram The issue: A 38-year-old single woman filed a petition to become a mother through surrogacy, emphasizing her right to parenthood despite being unmarried. She …
Read MoreEvolution of GPS: Initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1973, the Global Positioning System (GPS) revolutionized various sectors. First satellite launched in 1978, comprising a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the Earth in six orbits. GPS Components: Space Segment: Constellation of 24 satellites, ensuring at least four visible satellites from any point on …
Read MoreWhy in the News? 22 nations, led by the United States, commit to tripling nuclear installed capacity by 2050. Notably absent from the commitment is India, which maintains its stance of not joining alliances outside the COP process. Source: WNISR Pledge Details : The goal is to triple nuclear energy capacity from 2020 to 2050, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Petition was filed seeking contempt action against the Centre for delaying judges’ appointments, despite Supreme Court collegium clearance, were not listed for hearing. Background on Judges’ Appointment Delay: Collegium members previously expressed displeasure over the government’s “pick and choose” practice in clearing Collegium recommendations. Delay in appointing judges, creates concerns about …
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