Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Bill 2024
Context: The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has been approved by the State Legislative Assembly and Council. The proposed amendments aim to modify various provisions within the existing Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act of 1997. The next step involves sending the Bill for approval to the Governor. […]
Assam Government Repeals 1935 Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act
Context: The Assam Government has recently approved the Assam Repealing Ordinance 2024, leading to the repeal of the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935. Consequently, Muslim marriage or divorce registration in the state will now be governed by the Special Marriage Act of 1954. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
Double Burden in India: Obesity and Undernutrition
Context: According to a new study published by the Lancet, India has become one of the countries with a high “double burden,” of Obesity and Undernutrition. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Meaning of Obesity & Undernutrition Obesity: Underweight: Key Highlights of the Study Published by the Lancet: Obesity in India: Underweight in […]
A Women’s Urban Employment Guarantee Act
Context: Addressing gender disparities and promoting the empowerment of women constitute integral components of the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to ethical and constitutional obligations, there is substantial evidence indicating that boosting the employment rates of women can serve as a catalyst for economic advancement. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: Discuss the challenges faced by the urban […]
On the Relevance of University Rankings
Context: In the last two decades, global university ranking systems have become the focal point of attention in higher education ecosystems globally. Countries such as China, Japan, and Russia are investing significant resources to enhance the standing of their universities, aiming for “world-class” status as defined by these rankings. However, a recent trend has seen some […]
Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation
Context: The Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, is organising DefConnect 2024 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on March 04, 2024. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO): Launch and Affiliation: Objective: Funding and Management: Functioning: Support […]
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought action against an app for allegedly disseminating explicit and objectionable material, including content targeted at children. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National Commission […]
About The Yars Missile
Context: Russia’s defence ministry recently announced a successful test fire of Yars intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Yars Missile: Russia’s Advanced ICBM Features Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) -Source: Hindustan Times
Understanding Grey Zone Warfare
Context: In commentaries on China and Taiwan, ‘grey zone warfare’ crops up in descriptions of Chinese actions around the island that it claims as its own. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Understanding Grey Zone Warfare: Navigating the Ambiguous Realm Definition Activities and Methods Typical Aspects: Characteristics -Source: Indian Express
Discovery of Melanochlamys Droupadi
Context: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has identified a novel marine species of head-shield sea slug. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Discovery of Melanochlamys droupadi: A New Marine Species Morphological Characteristics of Melanochlamys Species: Unique Attributes of Melanochlamys droupadi: Defensive Mechanism: Geographic Distribution: -Source: The Hindu