Context A new study published in Nature Cities has found that Cities around the world, in particular in Asia, are growing upwards faster than they are spreading outwards. About The cities with populations in excess of 10 million people had Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
West Bengal govt passes anti-rape bill ‘Aparajita’
Context In the wake of a brutal rape and murder case that shook the nation, the West Bengal government has introduced the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024.’ This landmark legislation aims to Read More …
23rd Law Commission Set Up
Context The Indian government has officially constituted the 23rd Law Commission, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to reform the legal framework of the country. This new commission will operate for a three-year term, from September 1, 2024, Read More …
De-hyphenating Rice-Wheat:
Context Historically, rice and wheat have been regarded as synergetic in India, which has resulted in policies where these two staple grains are often grouped together. Thus, such an approach can be effective in studying previous years when basic conditions Read More …
India-Pakistan Relations
Context A new survey by the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) observed that the relations between India and Pakistan are unlikely to emerge as higher in future. About The downturn in ties between India and Pakistan since 2016, after which no high-level Read More …
Lie-Detector Tests: Legal Validity
Context The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) performed a second spherical of polygraph tests on seven humans, in reference to the rape and murder of a doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata. About Deception detection tests (DDTs) are Read More …
Measures taken by Govt. for LGBTQI+ Community
Context In recent years, the Government of India has taken significant steps to address the rights and needs of the LGBTQI+ community. Following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in October 2023, which recognized the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals, the government has Read More …
New Flag & Insignia Of Supreme Court
Context President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the new flag and insignia of Supreme Court to mark the 75th year of its established order. About The flag features the Ashoka Chakra, the Supreme Court building and the book of the Constitution of Read More …
Women & Child Safety in India
Context In recent weeks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised alarm over the increasing atrocities against women and the safety of children in India. His remarks come in the wake of shocking incidents, including the brutal rape and murder of Read More …
Global Fintech Fest 2024
Context The Prime Minister addressed the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. About GFF is collectively organized by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and the Fintech Convergence Council. It aims to Read More …