Current Affairs 30 September 2023
CONTENTS Election Commission of India: Aadhaar Linking Not Mandatory Context: In a recent plea before the Supreme Court of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) clarified that the linking of Aadhaar numbers with the Electoral roll is not mandatory. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Concerns About Aadhaar Linkage with Electoral Roll Supreme Court’s Decision: […]
Current Affairs 29 September 2023
CONTENTS Issues Surrounding Aadhaar in India Context: A recent Moody’s report on “Decentralized Finance and Digital Assets” highlights concerns about India’s large-scale digital identification program, noting that it frequently denies services to users. The report questions the reliability of biometric technology and raises privacy and security risks as well. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
Current Affairs 28 September 2023
CONTENTS India Ageing Report 2023 Context: The India Ageing Report 2023 was released recently by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Key highlights of the report Key Data Sources: Projection of Elderly Population: Decadal Growth Rate: Population Aged […]
Current Affairs 27 September 2023
CONTENTS Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act Context: The Union Home Ministry extended for another six months the disturbed area status in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Relevance: GS III- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) AFSPA Acts in […]
Current Affairs 26 September 2023
CONTENTS Transformation of India’s Fan Market Context: India’s fan market is undergoing a transformative evolution, driven by changes in policy and a growing commitment to sustainable energy practices. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Reasons for the Transformation of the Ceiling Fan Market in India Sustainable Energy Commitment: Climate Change Awareness: Emissions Reduction […]
Current Affairs 25 September 2023
CONTENTS National Higher Education Qualifications Framework Context: University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalised the National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) to standardise qualifications and promote academic mobility. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) Objective Main Features Levels Guidelines for Program Development Credit Framework Inclusive Qualifications Quality Assurance Mechanism Issues with […]
Current Affairs 23 September 2023
CONTENTS Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface Context: The Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM WANI) scheme is set to revolutionize public Wi-Fi in India. PM-WANI can be a potential game-changer for India’s digital public infrastructure. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: PM-WANI: Empowering Public Wi-Fi in India Key Components: Four Key Elements: PM-WANI comprises […]
Current Affairs 22 September 2023
CONTENTS Census, Delimitation Exercise After 2024 Election Context: The Lok Sabha has passed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Constitution One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes a 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Home Minister Shah mentioned during the debate that census and delimitation activities will commence after the […]
Current Affairs 21 September 2023
CONTENTS 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 […]
Current Affairs 20 September 2023
CONTENTS 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2023 Context: In a significant development in Indian politics, the Government of India introduced the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2023 during a special session of Parliament. The bill proposes to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and all state Legislative Assemblies and extends the quota to […]