Current Affairs 31 January 2024
CONTENTS Sub-Categorization of Scheduled Castes (SCs) Context: The Indian government has set up a high-level committee, led by the Cabinet Secretary, to address the issue of dominant Scheduled Caste (SC) communities receiving more benefits than the most backward ones. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Legal Aspects of Sub-Categorization of Scheduled Castes: A Judicial Journey Attempts by States: Judicial […]
Current Affairs 30 January 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court to Address BSF Jurisdiction Expansion Dispute in Punjab Context: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the dispute regarding the 2021 notification by the Ministry of Home Affairs, which expanded the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab, West Bengal, and Assam. The move was contested by the Punjab government. […]
Current Affairs 29 January 2024
CONTENTS Revamping Higher Education Accreditation: Transition to Binary System Context: The Central government plans to overhaul the accreditation system for higher educational institutes by the end of the year. It aims to replace the current practice of assigning a score and corresponding grade with a binary system. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
Current Affairs 27 January 2024
CONTENTS Approval of Sweden’s NATO Membership by Turkey’s Parliament Context: Sweden’s attempt to join NATO cleared a major hurdle after Turkey’s parliament supported its membership. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Why Sweden Wants to Join NATO? Turkey’s Opposition to Sweden’s Bid: What Sweden Brings to NATO? What is NATO? What is […]
Current Affairs 25 January 2024
CONTENTS Police Reform in India Context: The Supreme Court recently observed that the 2022 incident of 4 Gujarat Police officers publicly flogging Muslim men after tying them to a pole in Kheda district for allegedly disrupting a garba event amounted to an “atrocity”. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: SC Observations […]
Current Affairs 24 January 2024
CONTENTS Inaugural Meeting of Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) in New Delhi Context: The inaugural meeting of the Social Audit Advisory Body (SAAB) occurred at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. SAAB, established as a pioneering advisory body, holds the objective of providing guidance to the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The […]
Current Affairs 23 January 2024
Contents: Concern Over Deployment of Chinese Vessels in the Indian Ocean Region Context: India has raised concern over the steady rise in the deployment of Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean Region. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign Policies Affecting India’s interests) Dimensions of the Article: Chinese Vessel heading to Maldives: Increasing footprint […]
Current Affairs 22 January 2024
Contents: 1. Termination of Pregnancy 2. Japan’s successful Lunar Landing 3. Left Wing Extremism in Chhattisgarh 4. Minor apprehended for harbouring terrorists in Dhangri attack 5. Ayodya Ram temple consecration Termination of Pregnancy Context: The Rajasthan High Court has declined a plea of a 11-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 31-week pregnancy, saying a fully […]
Current Affairs 20 January 2024
CONTENTS Jallikattu Context: Recently, Alanganallur Jallikattu was inaugurated in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is Jallikattu? Why is Jallikattu important in Tamil culture? Why has Jallikattu been the subject of legal battles? So, is it legal or banned now? -Source: The Hindu Cabo Verde Achieves Malaria-Free Status […]
Current Affairs 19 January 2024
CONTENTS Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes Context: The central government has disbursed incentive amount of Rs 4,415 crore under its flagship Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for as many as eight sectors. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Update: Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Overview: Performance Evaluation of PLI […]