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Why in the News? Hindutva organizations protested, demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, leading to violence and arson in Nagpur. Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor (1658-1707), is buried in Khuldabad, a site of historical and religious significance. Aurangzeb’s Tomb: Simplicity and Historical Context Aurangzeb was an orthodox Sunni Muslim, who followed austere principles …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Recent tensions between the Hmar and Zomi tribes in Manipur’s Churachandpur district led to unrest. However, leaders from both communities have pledged to restore peace, emphasizing the need for inter-community harmony while preserving their cultural identities and traditions. Cultural and Traditional Aspects: Zomi people speak Kuki-Chin languages, practice Christianity, and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has instructed the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) to address Tamil Nadu’s concerns over Kerala’s maintenance of the 125-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam, highlighting dam safety, inter-state water disputes, and regulatory oversight in India. Supreme Court’s Directive: The Supreme Court has instructed a supervisory committee led by the National Dam …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that Foreigners Tribunals cannot review their own decisions, overturning an Assam tribunal’s order that reopened a settled citizenship case. The verdict reinforces legal finality, preventing repetitive litigation in pending citizenship disputes under the Assam Accord and NRC. Supreme Court’s Ruling: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is preparing to submit its first-ever Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) under the Paris Agreement, providing an updated greenhouse gas inventory and climate action efforts. The report, delayed from the December 2024 deadline, will undergo an external UN review. About India’s BTR Submission India is finalizing its first-ever Biannual Transparency Report …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Transparency & Accountability , Government Policies & Interventions ,Important International Institutions Focus: India ranked 96th out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, with a score of 38, declining from 93rd place in 2023. This indicates worsening perceptions of public sector corruption, highlighting the need for stronger anti-corruption measures and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Home Ministry (MHA) reported a 55% rise in drug seizures in 2024, worth ₹25,000 crore, under the Zero Tolerance Policy, with significant confiscation of synthetic drugs, cocaine, and pharmaceutical psychotropic substances. Key Highlights: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the seizure of drugs worth ₹25,000 crore in 2024. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the Constitution, Governors must communicate reasons for withholding assent to state Bills, while hearing Tamil Nadu’s petitions against Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold several Bills. Key Observation by the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court emphasized that under Article 200 of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? President Droupadi Murmu is inaugurating a two-day International Conference on Unani Day in New Delhi, commemorating the birth anniversary of renowned Unani physician Hakim Ajmal Khan and promoting research, innovation, and global cooperation in Unani medicine. Event Highlights: President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate a two-day International Conference on Unani Day in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 0.25% to 6.25%, the first reduction since May 2020, aiming to stimulate growth, ease borrowing costs, and manage inflation projected to decline to 4.2% in 2025-26. Policy Decision and Implications: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by …
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