Context Recently Twenty Sikhs from Afghanistan, have been accorded citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 It amended the Citizenship Amendment Act, 1955, making key modifications to facilitate citizenship to undocumented migrants belonging to 6 Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Political Violence in South Asia:
Context The tumultuous political landscape in South Asia has generated significant shockwaves, impacting not only the countries directly involved but also the broader regional dynamics. Introduction The South Asian region has experienced a series of political crises over the past Read More …
Issuance of birth and death certificates hit as Centre’s portal faces snag
Context The recent malfunction of the Central Government’s birth and death registration portal, crsorgi.gov.in, has caused significant delays in the issuance of vital certificates across various states in India. This issue has raised concerns among citizens and state authorities alike, Read More …
Retail inflation drops to 3.5% in July, hitting a near 5-year low
Context In a significant economic development, India’s retail inflation for July 2024 has dropped to 3.54%, marking the lowest level in nearly five years. This decline is a welcome relief for consumers and policymakers alike, as it falls below the Read More …
MoSPI Releases 25th Issue of “Women and Men in India 2023”
Context The 25th edition of the publication “Women and Men in India 2023” was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on August 12, 2024. This comprehensive document provides a detailed analysis of the socio-economic status of Read More …
Govt to introduce Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in LS
Context The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 was introduced in Lok Sabha seeking to increase the option for nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others. About The creation of Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 follows the Read More …
India’s Energy Security: Coal Sector
Context India’s coal import rose by 5.7 percent to 75.26 million tonnes (MT) in the first quarter of the current fiscal compared to in the same period of the previous fiscal. About Coal Reserves: India has significant coal reserves, and it’s Read More …
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrives in Maldives for official visit
Context Recently the external Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar has commenced a three-day official visit to the Maldives. Key Highlights Both the countries signed MoUs on potential constructing and inaugurated six High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs). India’s Line of Credit Read More …
Creamy layer’ principal in SC quota
Context Recently the Union Cabinet categorically asserted that the principle of creamy layer does not apply to reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). About SC Judgement: Recently, a seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court had dominated in a Read More …
Coloured Cotton Cultivation in India
Context According to the Cotton Association of India, India’s cotton cultivation has declined and will be down by 10% to 12% this season compared with the last one. About It is because of the falling crop yields per hectare. The Read More …