Supreme Court to Re examine Immunity to legislators on Bribery
Context: The Supreme Court has referred a 1998 5-judge Constitution Bench judgement (in the P V Narasimha Rao case) to a 7-judge Bench due to its significant implications for the morality of the Indian polity. The 1998 judgement had ruled that legislators are immune from criminal prosecution on bribery charges related to their speeches or […]
About The Solar Radiation Management
Context: In India, this year witnessed the driest August in a hundred years from a rainfall perspective. Although scientists have not established a direct connection between this unusual occurrence and the tumultuous repercussions of climate change, it highlights the ongoing risk of erratic weather patterns, their potential impact on the economy, and the significance of […]
Skills Gap Hinders Future Employability
Context: The swiftly evolving job landscape and shifting skill demands globally are causing a skills deficit that obstructs access to employment opportunities. Relevance: Mains Question: Skill gap in India can hinder future employability. Analyse the reasons for the persistent skill gap among Indian youth. How have government efforts performed in this regard? (15 marks, 250 […]
About SIMBEX 23
Context: Indian Naval Ships Ranvijay and Kavaratti and submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived in Singapore to participate in the 30th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About SIMBEX 23:
Nuakhai Juhar: A Festival Celebrating New Rice Harvest
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai Juhar. Relevance: GS I: Festivals Dimensions of the Article: Nuakhai Juhar: A Festival Celebrating New Rice Harvest Rituals:
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India-Canada Relation
Context: The Canadian Prime Minister, made a surprising claim by connecting the June killing of a Canadian Khalistani leader to “individuals associated with the Government of India.” His statement, in which he mentioned sharing evidence with India and discussing it with the Indian Prime Minister during a recent bilateral meeting, has initiated a series of consequential […]
One-Third of the Women Seats in the Lower House
ontext: In a momentous development during the Special Session’s relocation to the new Parliament House, the government presented a significant proposal in the Lok Sabha. This proposal aims to allocate one-third of the seats in the Lower House and the Assemblies for women, marking a historic step towards women’s reservation. Relevance: GS 2- Mains Question: Highlighting the […]
About The Operation Sajag
Context: The Indian Coast Guard recently conducted ‘Operation Sajag,’ a Coastal Security Drill along the Western Coast. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of the Article: Operation Sajag: Key Facts about the Indian Coast Guard:
Key Features of Samudra Prahari
Context: The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari, a Pollution Control Vessel, has commenced an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, from September 11 to October 14, 2023, as part of an initiative announced during the ASEAN Defence Minister Meeting Plus meeting in November 2022. Relevance: GS III: Defence Dimensions of […]