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Why in the news? A special Sati Nivaran Court acquitted eight individuals accused of glorifying the 1987 Roop Kanwar sati incident, sparking discussions on its legacy and unresolved legal battles. About the Roop Kanwar’s Sati Incident (1987): Event: Roop Kanwar, an 18-year-old woman from Divrala, Rajasthan, allegedly committed sati on 4th September 1987, by sitting …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India, with a GHI score of 27.3, falls under the “serious” hunger category, trailing behind neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka in the 2024 Global Hunger Index. Highlights of the 19th GHI Score in 2024: India ranks 105th in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2024, categorised as having “serious” …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the news? Anniversary of October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel – One year since the Hamas terrorist assault on Israel, marking a significant date in the ongoing West Asia conflict. Over 41,000 deaths from Israel’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and the US signed an agreement to strengthen critical mineral supply chains amid concerns over China’s control and recent export restrictions affecting cleantech industries. Agreement Details: Context: Amid rising concerns over China’s control of critical minerals, particularly in clean tech, India and the US signed an agreement to enhance the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Domestic stock markets fell sharply due to concerns over foreign portfolio investor outflows and escalating conflicts in West Asia, impacting investor sentiment and sector performance. Market Decline Due to West Asia Tensions and FPI Concerns: Domestic stock markets fell on October 4, with Sensex dropping 808.65 points (0.98%) to 81,688.45 and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India criticised USCIRF’s 2024 report, calling it biassed and politically motivated, following claims of worsening religious freedom conditions and violations in India throughout the year. India’s Response to USCIRF Report: The Indian government rejected the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 2024 report, calling it “biassed” and politically motivated. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum are considered property, allowing posthumous reproduction with consent, significantly impacting reproductive rights and bioethics in India. Key Judgement: The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum samples are considered an individual’s “property” or “estate.” Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that if …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SpaceX aims to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in the next two years, with potential crewed missions following based on the success of initial flights. About the Crewed Missions Contingency: Dependence on Uncrewed Success: The timeline for crewed missions will depend on the success of the uncrewed flights. Potential …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Dengue cases have surged globally, with over 12 million infections reported in 2024, driven by urbanisation, climate change, and increased movement of people, raising concerns in countries like India. Global Context: Record Cases: Over 12 million dengue cases reported globally in 2024, more than double last year’s total of 27 million. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills to combat deep fakes in political advertising, aiming to enhance election integrity and address misinformation ahead of upcoming elections. California’s New Anti-Deepfake Legislation: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills on September 18 to combat deep fake content in political ads, following a controversial deep …
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