Odisha’s Lingaraj Temple Ordinance
Context: The Central government has told the Odisha government that its ordinance to bring the 11th-century Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar and its associated temples under a special law is outside the legislative competence of the state legislature. It also said the ordinance is in conflict with the rules laid down under the Ancient Monuments and […]
What are Electoral bonds
Context: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has assured petitioners that the Supreme Court will take up for hearing a pending plea challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018. Two NGOs — Common Cause and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) — have challenged the scheme, alleging that it is “distorting democracy”. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and […]
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Context: The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 has been unanimously passed in Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS III- Security Challenges, GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Need of the Amendment Weapons of Mass Destruction Control over use of WMDs Need of the […]
Asian Development Outlook Report
Context: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts has provided some useful insights about India’s GDP growth. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Asian Development Bank (ADB) Highlights of the ADB Outlook Report 2022 About Asian Development Bank (ADB): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 […]
Measures to Address Malnutrition Among Women and Children
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The Government has accorded high priority to the issue of malnutrition and is making serious efforts to address this issue. Poshan Abhiyaan The term ‘POSHAN’ in the name of the programme stands for ‘Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition’. POSHAN Abhiyaan launched in 2018 aims at improving […]
Prahlad Patel
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister recalled the ‘Nation First’ spirit of freedom fighter Prahlad Patel on his 115th birth anniversary. He noted Shri Prahladji Patel’s generosity in social service and his sacrifice. And requested universities in Gujarat should carry out research and bring to light such forgotten freedom fighters and underscore their contribution in the independence […]
Repairing The Complex India-Nepal Relationship
Context Recent visit of Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. Sher Bahadur Debua brings an opportunity to repair the India-Nepal Relationship and restore it back to its heights. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the Article Positive Outcomes of the Visit China’s growing role Managing […]
A Candid Conversation About The Caged Parrot
Context Chief Justice of India remarked about the pathetic state of India’s investigation agencies. He chided for the utter subordination of agencies to the executive and its disastrous consequences for the cause of justice. Relevance GS-II: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Dimensions of the Articles Judiciary’s gaze Some Changes A bright spot and lows […]
Delimitation of Constituencies in J&K
Context: Members of the Jammu & Kashmir Delimitation Commission faced protests in Jammu as they embarked on a two-day visit to hold consultations with citizens, civil society groups and political parties. Relevance: GS II- Governance, Representation Of People’s Act Dimensions of this article : What is the role of the delimitation commission? Delimitation Commission Act, 2002 […]
Air Quality Database 2022: WHO
Context: World Health Organisation (WHO) has released Air Quality Database 2022, which shows that Almost the entire global population (99 %) breathes air that exceeds WHO’s air quality limits. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of Air Quality Database 2022 About WHO’s Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) 2021 India’s National Air Quality Index (AQI) Suggestions […]