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15Nov 2024

Impact of Canada’s SDS Visa Discontinuation on Indian Students

Syllabus:  GS-2:  E-Governance Focus: Canada recently announced the discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program, effective November 2024. This decision affects numerous Indian students who rely on the SDS pathway for streamlined visa processing and affordable access to Canadian educational institutions, prompting concerns about longer processing times and increased costs. Background on the …

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06Nov 2024

Supreme Court Partially Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Act, 2004

Why in the news? The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, excluding provisions on higher education. This decision overturned the Allahabad High Court’s earlier ruling that struck down the Act for breaching secularism principles. Allahabad HC’s Concerns The Allahabad HC ruled that the Act breached …

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14Oct 2024

Roop Kanwar Sati Case: 1987 Tragedy Revisited in Court

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 …

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07Oct 2024

Indian Air Force Expands AEW&C Fleet with 12 Aircraft

Why in the news? The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to procure 12 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The acquisition is under two programs: six additional AEW&C systems on Embraer aircraft and six new systems on Airbus A-321 planes developed by DRDO. Details of Procurement The first order includes six Embraer-based AEW&C systems …

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07Oct 2024

DRDO Achieves Milestone with VSHORADS Flight Tests

Why in the news? The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested the 4th Generation VSHORADS, enhancing India’s air defense capabilities and showcasing indigenous technological advancements against aerial threats. About Successful Flight Tests of VSHORADS: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight tests of the 4th Generation Very Short Range Air …

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07Oct 2024

A Year of War in West Asia

Relevance: 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 …

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