Behaviour that Causes Mental Pain to Spouse: Ground for Divorce
Context : The Supreme Court ruled that persistent emotional distress caused by a spouse constitutes mental cruelty, a valid ground for divorce. Relevance : GS 1 (Society ) , GS 2 (Social Justice ) Mental Cruelty as Divorce Ground Case Background Supreme Court Judgment Alimony
Demographic data to stop influx from Myanmar
Context: The Union Home Ministry has prioritized strengthening Myanmar border security, phasing out the Free Movement Regime (FMR), and fostering peace and development in the Northeast. Relevance : GS 3 (Internal Security) Myanmar Border Security: Demographic Mapping: Free Movement Regime (FMR): Unfenced Border: Development and Resource Mapping in the Northeast: Success Against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE): Drug […]
On India’s Obligations towards the Rohingya
Context: The plight of Rohingya refugees in India highlights gross violations of constitutional and human rights, as detailed in a recent study by The Azadi Project and Refugees International. Relevance: GS 1 (Society), GS 2 (Social Justice) History: International Protections for Rohingya Refugees: India’s Legal Position: Judicial Stance: Living Conditions and Challenges: Policy Gaps: India’s […]
Women Electors Turned Out More Than Men in LS Polls
Context: The Election Commission’s data on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections reveals significant trends in voter turnout, particularly a growing gender gap favoring female voters in certain states. Relevance: GS 2 (Governance),GS 1 (Migration) Female Turnout Surpasses Male Turnout: State-wise Gender Patterns: Electorate Composition and Turnout Ratios: Impact of Migration: Political and Structural Factors: Implications […]
ISRO’s Docking Mission On; Spacecraft Reach Right Orbit
Context : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on Monday. Relevance : GS 3 (Space) Mission Details: Operational Progress: Technological Significance: Strategic Goals: ISRO’s Achievement:
Private Members’ Bills get short shrift in both Houses of Parliament
Context : An analysis by PRS Legislative Research highlights minimal time spent on the private bills in the 17th and early 18th Lok Sabha sessions, reflecting an overall lack of engagement with this parliamentary instrument. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Time Spent on Private Members’ Bills (2019–2024): 17th Lok Sabha: Decline in the 18th Lok Sabha: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 31 December 2024
Current Affairs 31 December 2024
Content: ISRO’s Docking Mission On; Spacecraft Reach Right Orbit Context :The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on Monday. Relevance : GS 3 (Space) Mission Details: Operational Progress: Technological Significance: Strategic Goals: ISRO’s Achievement: Private Members’ Bills get short shrift in both Houses of Parliament Context : An […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 December 2024
Content: The Sheikh Hasina Extradition Demand, India’s Options Context Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : Sheikh Hasina’s extradition demand by Bangladesh has raised several legal and diplomatic issues for India. Discuss India’s legal obligations in this case, the challenges involved, and the implications for India-Bangladesh relations.(250 Words) Legal Frameworks and Challenges Bangladesh’s Legal […]
PIB Summaries 31 December 2024
Content: CPGRAMS: 3 Years, 70 Lakh Grievances Solved Context:The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), is an online platform aimed at efficient grievance redressal. Relevance : GS 2 ( Governance) Major Achievements (2022-2024): Reforms & Innovations: Global Recognition: Fabrication of Lysozyme Bilayers […]