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Why in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that June 25 will be observed as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas to commemorate the imposition of Emergency in 1975. The day is intended to honour those who endured hardships during the Emergency and highlight the consequences of disregarding the Constitution. source:medium Historical Context and Significance of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NABARD announced an Agri-SURE fund for start-ups and rural enterprises. Initial corpus: ₹750 crore, managed by Nabventures, NABARD’s subsidiary. source:fertilizerindia About “Agri-SURE” : The “Agri-SURE” fund by NABARD promotes sustainable agriculture growth. Managed by NABVENTURES, NABARD’s subsidiary. Supports innovative agricultural solutions for immediate and long-term growth. About National Bank for Agriculture …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SC criticises ED, insists PMLA arrests based on evidence. Questions ED’s inconsistent arrest policy, calls for fairness. Section 19(1) of PMLA grants ED significant arrest powers, and must uphold constitutional rights. source:gbu About Prevention of Money Laundering Act(PMLA): Objective: Prevent money laundering and confiscate illicitly obtained property. Enforcement: Managed by Enforcement …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against two individuals, including a Libya-based terrorist, in connection with an IS terror conspiracy in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad). The accused, Mohammed Zoheb Khan, arrested in February, and Libya-based Mohammed Shoeb Khan, are charged with promoting IS’s anti-India agenda. They are …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court criticised the frequent use of bail stays by higher courts, emphasising the threat to personal liberty and due process. Justice A.S. Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted the shocking trend of staying reasoned bail orders from trial courts. Source:medium About Bail: Origin: Old French verb ‘bailer’ meaning ‘to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Kerala and Uttarakhand secured the highest scores (79 each) in NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2023-24. India’s SDG score improved to 71 in 2023-24 from 66 in 2020-21, driven by progress in poverty reduction, economic growth, and climate action. Bihar had the lowest score at 57 points, followed by Jharkhand with …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The fertiliser industry advocates for deregulating non-subsidised fertilisers as a preliminary step before addressing politically sensitive urea and Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS). Water-soluble fertilisers serve as a model for successful deregulation efforts. Source: HT About Water-soluble fertilizers: Water-soluble fertilizers dissolve easily in water, allowing nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to …
Read MoreUPSC Relevance: GS Paper 2: This topic is crucial for understanding bilateral and regional groupings and agreements involving India. It also highlights the impact of global economic policies on India. Bilateral, Regional, and Global Groupings and Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests. Essay Paper: The implications of China’s economic and strategic policies can be …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources (This topic is relevant for issues related to health and social sector services. It highlights the impact of societal stigmas on health outcomes). Essay Paper: The discussion on male reproductive health can be a potential essay topic, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger. Why in the News? The Public Distribution System (PDS) is in the news due to ongoing discussions surrounding its effectiveness in ensuring food security amidst challenges like …
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