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Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? A three-day conference took place in Jaipur bringing together police officers at the Director General of Police level from all over India. The conference served as both a stocktaking …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the News? Manifestos serve as crucial documents reflecting party priorities and ideologies. They enable accountability and inform voters about party commitments. Expectations for the 2024 manifestos are high due to competitive welfarism and potential …
Read More@newsonair – PIB_India News: Prime Minister Modi Announces Historic Increase in Sugarcane Price Amid Farmers’ Protests. About the news: In a significant development for the agricultural sector, Prime Minister has reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of farmers across the country; The announcement comes in the wake of ongoing farmers’ protests, with demands …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Four of the 20 relics of Lord Buddha housed at the National Museum in India will be exhibited in Thailand for a month, starting Thursday. These relics, categorised as ‘AA’ (rare) antiquities, are not typically lent for exhibitions, making this trip abroad a unique event. source:TOI About Historical Significance of Buddha …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The challenges and controversies surrounding environmental clearances for development projects in India. It highlights concerns about the balance between economic growth and environmental protection, particularly regarding the weakening of regulations under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) rules. About Evolution of Environmental Clearance: Environmental Clearance (EC) was incorporated into the Environment Impact …
Read MoreHonouring Sant Shiromani Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj’s Legacy: Acharya Vidhyasagar composed nearly 700 unpublished haiku poems. He authored the Hindi epic poem “Mukamati,” included in Hindi MA syllabuses. Established Pratibhasthali Gyanodaya Vidhyapeeth schools for girls, emphasizing life lessons alongside education. He follows the lineage of Acharya ShantisagarJi, succeeded by Acharya VirasagarJi, Acharya Shivsagar, Acharya GyansagarJi, and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India aims to attract private investment of approximately $26 billion in its nuclear energy sector. The move seeks to bolster electricity production from non-carbon emitting sources, addressing environmental concerns. Key focus on Investment Targets and Objectives: Increase non-fossil fuel-based electricity to 50% by 2030. Add 11,000 MW of new nuclear capacity …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court declares rules dismissing women from jobs due to marriage or domestic issues as unconstitutional and a form of gender discrimination. source:researchgate Highlighting the illegality of Discharge in the case: Issue: Discharge of a woman officer in the Military Nursing Service due to marriage. Ruling: Supreme Court upheld the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court’s recent decision to reexamine the entitlement of divorced Muslim women to claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) reignites a debate over the precedence of secular laws versus distinct personal laws. source: TOI The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 : …
Read MoreWhy in the news? On February 13, farmers from various groups began a march towards Delhi as called by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha. Primarily from Punjab, farmers initiated a ‘tractor-trolley’ march through Haryana but were stopped at the Haryana-Punjab border. source:slideserve Highlighting Farmers’ Key Demands: Farmers insist on MSP legislation for all …
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