CJI bats for 50% women’s reservation in judiciary
Context: Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana has backed 50% representation for women in the judiciary. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Women, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: CJI on Status of Women Representation in Judiciary Challenges faced by Women in Judiciary Benefits of Women Reservation in Judiciary CJI […]
Maoist influence down from 96 to 41 districts: Home Ministry
Context: The geographical influence of Maoists has contracted to only 41 districts in the country, a sharp reduction from 96 such districts in 10 States in 2010, according to data provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to Chief Ministers and other officials. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism, […]
Death penalty in T.N. honour killing case
Context: The Special Court for SC/ST Act cases awarded the death sentence to the brother of a caste Hindu girl and sentenced 12 others, including her father, to life imprisonment in the killing of inter-caste couple in 2003. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Judiciary, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: What is honour killing? What […]
WMO report on Rising CO2 concentration and SDGs
Context: Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published a new report on Climate Indicators and Sustainable Development: Demonstrating the Interconnections. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Sustainable Development) Dimensions of the Article: What is Sustainable Development? The 17 goals under the Sustainable Development Goals Climate Indicators […]
Campaign launched for social accountability law
Context: A State-wide campaign has been launched in Rajasthan for demanding passage of the social accountability law in the next Assembly session. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Transparency and Accountability) Dimensions of the Article: What is Social Accountability? About the draft Rajasthan Social Accountability Bill, 2019 Significance of the demand for social accountability […]
Medical device parks’ scheme notified
Context: The Union government notified a scheme to promote medical device parks at a financial outlay of ₹ 400 crore till financial year 2024-2025. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Health, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: About the Medical Device Parks Scheme About Medical Devices and the Medical Devices […]
U.S. envoy to Haiti resigns
Context: The U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigned in protest in a letter that blasted the Biden administration for deporting hundreds of migrants back to the crisis-engulfed Caribbean nation from a camp on the U.S.-Mexican border in recent days. Relevance: Prelims, GS-II: International Relations (Important Political developments in foreign countries), Maps Dimensions of the Article: […]
FDI inflows grew 62% in first 4 months of F.Y. 2021-22
Context: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows grew 62% during the first four months (April-July period) of current FY 2021-22 over corresponding period last year (2020). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, External Sector) Dimensions of the Article: About Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) FDI in India FDI Routes in India Recent updates […]
SC introduces FASTER system to send records
Context: The Supreme Court has introduced a new system – the “Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records” (FASTER) system. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Transparency and Accountability, e-Governance, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court on FASTER System Data regarding Delay in Justice Reasons for delay in Justice Way Forwards Supreme Court on […]
India – United Arab CEPA negotiations launched
Context: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) formally launched negotiations on the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (International trade), GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies and Agreements Affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About India’s CEPA agreements India-UAE Relations Recent Developments in India-UAE relations About India’s CEPA agreements India […]