CONTENTS
- Wearing hijab is not essential part of religion: Karnataka HC
- India’s solar capacity: Milestones and challenges
- Draft medical devices policy
- Heat Wave
- Rohingya Muslims in India
Wearing Hijab Is Not Essential Part of Religion: Karnataka HC
Context:
The Karnataka High Court upheld the ban on the wearing of hijab (head scarf) by students in schools and colleges in the State.
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Relevance:
GS II- Polity (Executive & Judiciary)
Dimensions of the Article:
- Key takeaways from HC Judgement:
- How is religious freedom protected under the Constitution?
- How have courts ruled so far on the issue of a hijab?
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India’s Solar Capacity: Milestones and Challenges
Context:
India has surpassed 50 GW of cumulative installed solar capacity. This ranks the country fifth in solar power deployment.
- This is a milestone in India’s journey towards generating 500 GW from renewable energy by 2030, of which 300 GW is expected to come from solar power.
Relevance:
GS III- Indian Economy (Energy)
Dimensions of the Article:
- Why is India falling short in roof-top solar installations?
- What are the challenges to India’s solar power capacity addition?
- What’s the state of India’s domestic solar module manufacturing capacity?
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Draft Medical Devices Policy
Context:
The government is proposing a new Draft National Policy for Medical Devices, 2022 to reduce India’s dependence on import of high-end medical devices.
Relevance:
GS II- Government Policies and Interventions
Dimensions of the Article:
- Key focus areas of the draft policy
- Need for such a policy
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Heat Wave
Context:
The Konkan region, including Mumbai, has been experiencing sweltering heat in the recent days, with the maximum temperatures touching the 40 degrees mark.
Relevance:
GS III- Environment (Climate change)
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Heat Wave
- Health Impacts
- Why is Konkan experiencing heatwave conditions?
- What is the forecast?
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Rohingya Muslims in India
Context:
Six people were recently arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for reportedly being part of a conspiracy involved in the unlawful trafficking of Rohingya Muslims into Indian territory.
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Relevance:
GS II- International Relations (India and its neighbourhood)
Dimensions of the Article:
- Who are the Rohingya?
- What are Issues & Concerns to India’s Security?
- What is the National Investigation Agency?
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