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Why in News ? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the war Cabinet, following the departure of Benny Gantz. About the News Dependency on Ultrantionalist Allies: Netanyahu now relies more on ultranationalist allies as the war in Gaza continues. Formation and Function: The war Cabinet was initially formed for unity after the October 7 Hamas …
Read MoreWhy In New? NSA Ajit Doval and U.S. counterpart Jake Sullivan chaired the second iCET meeting in India, focusing on preventing the leakage of sensitive technologies. Source-TH About the News Extradition Incident: Sullivan’s visit followed the extradition of Indian national Nikhil Gupta to the U.S. for a plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Karnataka government is consulting on providing one-day paid menstrual leave for workers in factories, IT, garment sectors, and multinational companies. Source- IE About the News: Committee Formation: An 18-member committee, headed by Sapna Mohan from Christ University, has been established to study the feasibility of menstrual leave. Committee Composition: The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a high-level meeting to assess the ethnic conflict in Manipur and determine the path forward. source-IE About the News : Chief Minister’s Absence: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh was not invited; the meeting was limited to security officials. Importance of Coordination: Shah emphasized the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A goods train collided with the stationary Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express between Rangapani and Chattar Hat stations in Darjeeling district. Source-TH About Kavach system- Kavach is an advanced anti-collision device used in Indian Railways to enhance safety by preventing collisions between trains. Technology and Functionality: Kavach operates using GPS (Global Positioning System) …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Population issues and demographic dividend , solutions Focus : The article focuses on the projected peak and subsequent decline of the global population, emphasizing the shift in priorities from population control to addressing child welfare issues. It highlights the need for policies that support reproductive freedom, improve child nutrition, education, and healthcare, and …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Why in the News? Rising Ageing Population: India is witnessing a significant increase in its ageing population. Need for Preparatory Measures: There’s an urgent need to focus on strategies to support the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Antarctica and the tourism therein , Prospects and challenges of such tourism Focus : The article focuses on the complexities and challenges of regulating Antarctic tourism, highlighting the dramatic surge in visitor numbers, environmental impacts, and the fragmented governance framework. It underscores the need for stronger international cooperation and science-based decision-making to protect …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Asymmetric federalism , cooperative and competitive federalism Focus : The article examines the rationale behind granting special category status to certain Indian states, highlighting the historical context, issues of dependency, lack of accountability, and political influences. It advocates for revisiting the status with improved accountability, monitoring mechanisms, and capacity building to ensure efficient …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1:Social Empowerment GS-2:Government Policies and Interventions,JUdicial Review,Fundamental Rights. Focus: The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision on an inter-faith marriage petition has sparked debate due to its potential misinterpretation of the Special Marriage Act, highlighting concerns about judicial overreach and the protection of individual rights in the context of personal relationships. source:ssconline Understanding the problematic …
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