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Why in the news? Rohingya refugees risk lives at sea due to persecution, denial of citizenship, and dire conditions in refugee camps. source:theeconomist About the Plight of Rohingya Refugees: Rohingya refugees resort to perilous sea journeys seeking better lives, highlighted by the recent capsizing incident off Indonesia’s coast. Over 4,500 Rohingya attempted risky sea crossings …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Government allows local priests to issue eligibility certificates under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), clarifying application procedures. source:TH About the Priest Issuing Eligibility Certificate: According to a response from the Union Home Ministry’s helpline on CAA, a local priest can issue an eligibility certificate under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? IndiGo plane grazes Air India Express aircraft at Kolkata airport; DGCA investigates; no injuries reported; both planes grounded. source:wiia About the IndiGo-Air India Express Incident at Kolkata Airport: The wingtip of an IndiGo aircraft grazed against a stationary Air India Express plane at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. The …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NGT rejects SPG plea to extend registration of PM security vehicles citing Supreme Court’s ban on diesel vehicles. source:slideserve About NGT Rejection: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) declined the Special Protection Group’s (SPG) request to extend the registration of three diesel-run armoured vehicles for Prime Minister’s security. Citing the Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? New NREGA wage rates notified by the Centre for FY 2024-2025, with Goa seeing highest hike and Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand lowest. source:IE About New NREGA Wage Rates Notification: The Centre notified new wage rates for unskilled manual workers under MGNREGA 2005 for FY 2024-2025. Effective from April 1, 2024, these rates …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Focus: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi Excise policy-linked money laundering case. Source:- Telengana Navnirman Overview of Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest Arrest Details: Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi, was arrested …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 -Institutions and its functioning , International Bodies and their mandate GS-4– Ethics in international relations Why in News : The WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) took place from 26 February to 2 March 2024in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Source:- WTO Introduction to MC13 and the IFD Agreement(investment facilitation for development): MC13 held in …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in the News? A report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) revealed that over 80% of India’s unemployed workforce is comprised of youth. ‘The India Employment Report 2024,’ co-released by ILO and the Institute of Human …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS3 : Science : Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Focus: The editorial emphasizes the significance of cycling in India beyond mere transport, linking it to social justice and transformative impacts on people’s lives. It discusses the growth of cycling ownership, its social outcomes, urban challenges, and the need for a comprehensive cyclists’ manifesto. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Issues related to the development and management of social sectors/services such as health, education, and human resources Why in the news? “Rising concerns over noise pollution and inadequate enforcement of regulations spotlighted in recent editorials and public discussions.” source:toi Understanding Noise Pollution: Noise pollution refers to excessive or disturbing noise that harms human …
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