The Top Court as Custodian of Liberties
Context: The Supreme Court of India granting bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, after a prolonged period of detention, serves as a significant affirmation of its role as the protector of individual liberties. The Court, in a detailed articulation of its duties, emphasized that a constitutional court must prioritize constitutionalism and the rule of law, with […]
About East Timor
Context: Recently, President Horta of Timor-Leste awarded President Droupadi Murmu the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, recognizing her contributions to public service, education, and women’s empowerment. Relevance: Facts for Prelims, Places in News Dimensions of the Article: About East Timor Its geography East Timor is made up of the eastern half of Timor Island, with the […]
International Day of Indigenous People
Context: Recently, International Day of Indigenous Peoples was observed on 9th August to promote advocacy for Indigenous rights. Relevance: Facts for Prelims International Day of Indigenous Peoples Global Facts about Indigenous Peoples
PIB Summaries 13 August 2024
CONTENTS International Day of Indigenous People Context: Recently, International Day of Indigenous Peoples was observed on 9th August to promote advocacy for Indigenous rights. Relevance: Facts for Prelims International Day of Indigenous Peoples Global Facts about Indigenous Peoples East Timor Context: Recently, President Horta of Timor-Leste awarded President Droupadi Murmu the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, recognizing her contributions to public […]
Static Quiz 13 August 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 August 2024
CONTENTS The Top Court as Custodian of Liberties Context: The Supreme Court of India granting bail to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, after a prolonged period of detention, serves as a significant affirmation of its role as the protector of individual liberties. The Court, in a detailed articulation of its duties, emphasized that a constitutional […]
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES JULY 2024 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS July 2024 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]
Clean Plant Programme
Context: The Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP), with an outlay of Rs 1,766 crore, under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Clean Plant Programme for Enhancing Horticulture Additional Features: Anticipated Benefits: Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) The Horticulture […]
About Ceropegia Shivrayiana
Context: Recently, a new flowering plant species from the ‘ceropegia’ genus has been discovered inside the Vishalgad premises in Maharashtra and named it as Ceropegia Shivrayiana. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Ceropegia Shivrayiana Overview Vishalgad Fort Insights -Source: Times of India
Allegations of Conflict of Interest at SEBI Amid Adani Investigation
Context: Hindenburg Research has raised allegations suggesting that the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Madhabi Puri Buch, held stakes in offshore companies allegedly involved in the Adani money syphoning scandal. This revelation comes at a time when Buch is tasked with investigating claims of malfeasance and stock price manipulation within […]