In News The Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”. Key Highlights The Supreme Court was hearing a plea to protect the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) from losing its habitat due to power transmission lines. The court also highlighted the […]
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Context The Panel under Justice Sunil B Shukre has found an “alarming” rise in the girl-child marriage rate within the Marathas, in response to the petitions challenging the 10 percent reservation granted to Marathas. Background The Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed a Bill granting 10% reservation in education and government jobs to the Maratha community. The
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Context: Recently, the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) scrutinized the affidavits of the sitting MPs and revealed several sitting MPs with criminal charges. Criminalisation of Politics in India It is a phenomenon, where individuals with criminal charges are elected to positions of power, posing a significant threat to the democratic fabric of the nation. It
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The article primarily discusses the declining trend of government spending on welfare schemes in India, with a focus on the Union Budget of the current year. (Source-The Hindu, 13th May 2023) What is the context? The Union Budget of this year faced criticism from experts for its reduced budget allocations for welfare schemes in real
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In this article we have discussed about monarchy in UK in FAQ format and also the questions which can be asked in UPSC CSE. What is the context? The crowning of King Charles III of the U.K. has sparked important discussions regarding the monarchy’s relevance in the 21st century. For a considerable period, the
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In this article, we have discussed the recent judgment of the supreme court on the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It states that the Lieutenant Governor must follow the Delhi government’s ruling on services, except for those pertaining to public order, police, and land. (Source: The Hindu, 11th May 2023) What is the context? The
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