Apathy Among Urban Voters
Context Following the observation of low urban voter turnout in the recently concluded elections to the assemblies of HP and Gujarat, the Election Commission of India (EC) plans to launch a targeted awareness campaign to combat ‘urban apathy.’ Relevance GS Paaper 2: Constitutional bodies, Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Mains Question The role of […]
The Environmental Aspect of Justice
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Mains Question Examine critically the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India’s protection and promotion of human rights. (250 Words) About NHRC NHRC objectives: Composition of NHRC Functions of the Commission Powers of NHRC The Commission’s Major Achievements:
Singapore Declaration of ILO
Context: The 17th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) set ten-point priorities of national action under the Singapore Declaration. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Singapore Declaration Key points: International Labour Organization (ILO) ILO’s Tripartite Structure: The Functions of the ILO Objectives of the ILO -Source: The Hindu
Three Himalayan Medicinal Plants Enter IUCN Red List
Context: Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species following a recent assessment. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Three Himalayan Medicinal Plants Meizotropis pellita Fritillaria cirrhosa Dactylorhiza hatagirea About IUCN: The main objectives are: IUCN Red List: The IUCN […]
NASA’s Artemis 1 mission
Context: NASA’s Orion capsule is scheduled to splash down back to Earth. The Orion’s landing in the Pacific Ocean will mark the end of the inaugural Artemis 1 lunar mission exactly 50 years after Apollo’s final moon landing. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Artemis I Mission: Aims of Artemis […]
Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act
Context: Recently, The Bill to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are multi-State cooperatives? Importance of Cooperative Banks The cooperative banking system has to play a critical role in promoting rural finance and is especially […]
Religious Conversions
Context: Recently, a Bench led by Justice M.R. Shah said acts of charity or good work to help a community or the poor should not cloak an intention to religiously convert them as payback. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Policies), GS-II: […]
India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol
Focus: Security challenges Why in News? The 39th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy is being conducted from 08 – 19 December 2022. About India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol:
Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Melas
Focus: GS III- Growth and Development Why in News? As a part of Prime Minister vision to boost career opportunities for India’s youth under Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will hold the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on December 12th, 2022, across 197 locations in 25 states and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12 December 2022
