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Why in the news? India’s current account balance registered a surplus of $5.7 billion in Q4 FY24, amounting to 0.6% of GDP, marking a significant turnaround from previous deficits. This shift was primarily driven by a reduced merchandise trade deficit, which narrowed to $50.9 billion from $69.9 billion in Q3 FY24. Source:Oliveboard Key Highlights India …
Read MoreFocus: The Enemy Agents Ordinance, applicable in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), allows for severe punishments such as life imprisonment or death for aiding militants, distinguishing it from the UAPA. How are Trials Conducted Under the Ordinance? Special Judge: Trials occur under a special judge appointed by the government in consultation with the High Court. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Amid concerns about a potential wheat shortage, the Indian government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act. The government aims to prevent hoarding by setting maximum stock limits under the Stock Limit Order, effective June 24 until March 31, 2025. Key Restrictions Imposed: Traders and wholesalers can hold up to 3,000 tonnes …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government of India has amended Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, to accommodate maternity and paternity leave for civil servants involved in surrogacy. The new rules aim to provide equal benefits to commissioning parents involved in surrogacy, aligning with evolving family structures and reproductive choices. Source: KBK Key Provisions: Maternity Leave …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian and Pakistani delegations are inspecting power projects in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure compliance with the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). This marks the first visit by a Pakistani delegation to Jammu and Kashmir in over five years under the IWT’s dispute settlement mechanism. Source: Dics Indus Waters Treaty Overview: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and the Philippines are strengthening bilateral ties through defence collaboration, highlighted by the induction of BrahMos missiles by the Philippines. The BrahMos deal marks a significant milestone, enhancing the Philippines’ defence capabilities and affirming India’s prowess in defence exports. Source: Maxdefence About BrahMos Missile : Developed as an Indo-Russian joint …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Kerala High Court ruled that cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act cannot be quashed merely on grounds of settlement. About the POCSO Act The POCSO Act came into effect on 14th November 2012, following …
Read MoreWhy in the news? West Bengal Chief Minister wrote to Prime Minister , emphasizing that no discussion on the Teesta river treaty with Bangladesh should occur without the involvement of the State government. Bengal highlighted that sharing Teesta river water with Bangladesh would adversely affect lakhs of people in North Bengal due to inadequate irrigation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to propose a Constitutional amendment to rename the State ‘Keralam’. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, aims to invoke Article 3 of the Constitution to change the name in the First Schedule. Source: India Times About Kerala to Keralam: Origin of Kerala …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Focus: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the resumption of “annadhanam” (offering free food) and “angapradakshanam” (circumambulation) at the final resting place of Nerur Sathguru Sadasiva Brahmendral on the eve of his Jeeva Samathi day. Source: FASTER CAPITAL …
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