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Why in the News? On March 11, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a train with 400 passengers between Quetta and Sibi, demanding the release of imprisoned insurgents. Pakistan’s military launched a 24-hour operation, resulting in 21 civilian casualties and losses in security forces. Escalating insurgency: Pakistan’s forces faced heavy attacks in multiple regions of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations . Development of India’s relation with the west. Why in the News? On January 27, 2025, the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a Nazi concentration camp where approximately 1.1 million people were killed. This day also serves as a reminder of the global …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations Effect of policies and politics of regional countries. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Kuwait marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over four decades, reflecting India’s intention to strengthen its ties with the Gulf region, a critical area for its …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States and the Performance of these Schemes; Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Why in the News? The 2024 Indian general election announcement by the Election Commission of India lacked sign …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate. Why in the News? The ICC’s request for arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders in the Gaza conflict highlights the court’s efforts to address war crimes …
Read MoreWhy in the news? UN report highlights need for better land access and rights recognition for Indian pastoralists. Focus on rangeland degradation and marginalisation of pastoralist communities. The UN Convention on Combating Desertification reports that nearly half of the world’s rangelands are degraded due to climate change and land-use changes. Understanding Rangelands: Definition: Rangelands are …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 : Bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka , Peace and security in the world, Neighbourhood first policy of India Focus : The article delves into Sri Lanka’s post-war impasse, highlighting the economic, political, and social challenges hindering the nation’s recovery. It explores the failure of reconstruction efforts, polarization between ethnic communities, and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Governance, constitution, and polity. Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s Newsclick verdict emphasises due process, marking a significant step in safeguarding individual rights against arbitrary state power. source:slideshare Focus: Context:The recent Supreme Court verdict in the Newsclick case, delivered by Justices Sandeep Mehta and BR Gavai, underscores the significance of due process. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that investigating agencies must provide written grounds for arrests under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision underscores the importance of the right to life and personal liberty as fundamental rights. About Section 43B of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA): Requires the arresting officer …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court declined a plea for abortion of a 27-week pregnancy, emphasising the foetus’s right to live. Justices BR Gavai, SVN Bhatti, and Sandeep Mehta highlighted the pregnancy’s advanced stage, questioning the child’s right to survival. source:slideserve Key Points About Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act(MTP) Act: Passed in 1971 for …
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