National Food Security Act Still Driven by Figures From 2011 Census
Background: The Supreme Court of India noted that the NFSA relies on outdated 2011 Census data, affecting food grain distribution, especially for migrant workers post-pandemic. Relevance: GS 2( Social Justice, welfare scheme)
Frigate INS Tushil Commissioned into Indian Navy in Kaliningrad
Background: India and Russia are enhancing cooperation in AI, cybersecurity, space exploration, and counter-terrorism, highlighted by the commissioning of INS Tushil in Kaliningrad. Relevance : GS 2( International Relations)
Approach EC to Enact POSH Act in Political Parties
Background: The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a petition seeking the application of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to political parties. Relevance : GS 2 (Polity and Governance )
On Reforms In Merchant Shipping
Background: The Indian Government is introducing the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 to modernize the maritime sector and attract global investment, replacing outdated laws from 1958 and 1838. Relevance: GS 3 (Infrastructure ) Merchant Shipping Bill: Coastal Shipping Bill:
India Used 114 mg of Antibiotics For Every KG of Meat in 2020
Background: Antibiotics save lives but their overuse, especially in livestock, leads to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, threatening both animal and human health. Relevance: GS 2( Health)
Israel Conducts Air Strikes On Syria
Background: Syria’s political landscape has undergone a major transformation with the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by militant groups led by Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Relevance: GS 2( International Relations).
Reservation Must Not Be Based On Religion
Background: The case stems from a policy by the West Bengal government to include several castes, largely from Muslim communities, in the State’s OBC list. Relevance: GS 2 ( Polity and Governance ).
Current Affairs Quiz 10 December 2024
Current Affairs 10 December 2024
Contents: Reservation Must Not Be Based On Religion, SC Tells West Bengal Background : The case stems from a policy by the West Bengal government to include several castes, largely from Muslim communities, in the State’s OBC list. Relevance: GS 2 ( Polity and Governance ). Govt. Stable, Says Syria PM; Israel Conducts Air Strikes […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 December 2024
Content: 1. Indians Need the Right to Disconnect 2. Interconnection of Food and Energy Security Indians Need the Right to Disconnect Context : An EY employee’s death, allegedly due to work pressure, led MP Shashi Tharoor to propose legislation addressing workplace inhumanity. Relevance: GS 2(Social Issues) Practice question: Evaluate importance of right to disconnect after […]