Overview of Airships
Context: Recently, a few companies are attempting to control the buoyancy of airships — a longstanding challenge that has prevented their use for cargo transportation. Relevance: Facts for prelims Overview of Airships Airships are a type of lighter-than-air aircraft that have played a unique role in the history of aviation. These vertical-lift vehicles achieve flight […]
About The PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Context: Since the launch of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana in 2023, it has made significant strides in supporting traditional craftspeople and artisans across the country. – a substantial number of applications, with a large portion successfully completing the multi-step registration process. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Vishwakarma Yojana: Empowering Artisans and […]
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Context: Despite having strong economic ties with China, Brazil has opted not to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it the second BRICS nation to make this choice after India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Components of BRI: Objective: Geographic Corridors: Economic Impact: India’s Stance on the […]
Supreme Court Upholds Hindu Succession Act
Context: The Supreme Court recently upheld the inheritance provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA), focusing on cultural norms and legislative consistency. This decision comes in the wake of several petitions that challenged the Act’s validity, advocating for equal treatment of men and women in matters of inheritance. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
Supreme Court Sets Limits on Government Power Over Private Property
Context: In the recent Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra Case 2024, the Supreme Court set precedents limiting governmental authority to take over private resources for public distribution. The petitioners contended that private properties should not be appropriated by the state under the pretext of implementing constitutional schemes referenced in Articles 39(b) and 31C […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 November 2024
Current Affairs 09 November 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Sets Limits on Government Power Over Private Property Context: In the recent Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra Case 2024, the Supreme Court set precedents limiting governmental authority to take over private resources for public distribution. The petitioners contended that private properties should not be appropriated by the state under the […]
PIB Summaries 09 November 2024
CONTENTS Adoptions in India Context: Recently, Central adoption resource authority(CARA) celebrated November as National Adoption Awareness Month to promote legal adoptions. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Adoption: Legal and Practical Aspects in India Definition of Adoption Legal Framework for Adoption in India Eligibility for Adoption About the Central Adoption Resource […]
Static Quiz 09 November 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 November 2024
Contents : The BRICS journey — gaining heft while in transition BRICS: Relevance: GS 2 ( International Relations ) Practice Question: Discuss the significance of BRICS expansion in representing the Global South’s interests. Highlights its significance for the current global governance structure. (250 words) Survival and Rejuvenation BRICS Spirit and Objectives Global Role and Influence […]