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Why in the news? Shubhanshu Shukla and PrasanthBalakrishnan Nair have been chosen as prime and back-up pilots for the Axiom-4 mission, respectively. They will undergo training in the U.S. starting August. This mission marks the fourth private astronaut trip to the ISS and aligns with the India-U.S. joint vision to enhance space cooperation. Mission Details: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep policy rates unchanged during its meeting from August 6-8 due to elevated food inflation, according to Barclays India and Goldman Sachs Economics Research. Economists from both institutions highlighted the persistent upward pressure on food prices as a key reason for the MPC’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Samajwadi Party chief demanded the permanent withdrawal of the Uttar PradeshNazul Property (Management and Use for Public Purposes) Bill, 2024, citing it would uproot homes. Samajwadi Partyaccused the BJP of enjoying causing suffering and stated that the ruling party is now trying to take away people’s homes, in addition to their …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Representatives from the Meitei and Hmar communities in Manipur’s Jiribam district met in Assam’s Cachar district to ease tensions. The latest peace talks led to an agreement on “controlled movement” within Jiribam to ensure safety and prevent conflict. Key Resolutions Both communities committed to efforts aimed at restoring normalcy and preventing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized documents related to suspicious transactions worth ₹21 crore for 23,000 patients. Searches conducted on July 31 at 20 locations in Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh (Kangra, Una, Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu). source:scribd Background and FIR: The investigation is based on an FIR by the State …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Tamil Nadu’s Arunthathiyar Reservation Act, 2009. A seven-judge Bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, ruled 6:1 that sub-categorization within Scheduled Castes (SCs) is constitutionally valid for ensuring substantive equality. source:slideshare Details of the Act: The Act provides preferential treatment to the Arunthathiyars (including …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) highlights an urgent need for increased cervical cancer screening and vaccination. Projected impact: By 2025, cervical cancer will result in a loss of 1.5 million years of life in India, due to early deaths or disabilities. Current Statistics: In 2016, the burden was 223.8 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Centre reissued the Western Ghats ESA draft notification amid stat objections and ongoing debates about environmental protection and development. source:toi Reissue of Draft Notification: The Union government reissued a draft notification for the sixth time, proposing to classify parts of the Western Ghats in six states (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project faces intensified legal challenges, with recent reports, environmental concerns, and jurisdictional disputes being addressed in the National Green Tribunal and Calcutta High Court. source:wordpress High-Powered Committee (HPC) Review: A report by an HPC formed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) was submitted to NGT’s Kolkata Bench. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests. Why in the News? The deteriorating relations between China and India have intensified, highlighted by recent disputes involving diplomatic actions and legal challenges. The focus is on establishing effective guidelines for mutual respect, understanding, …
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