Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated that the asteroid Apophis will pass by Earth at a distance of 32,000 km in 2029. The Indian space agency might send its own spacecraft, or collaborate with other space agencies. ISRO intends to develop capabilities in planetary Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
Issues with changes in recruitment rules in Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Context: Recent centralisation in the recruitment structure of Eklavya Model Residential Schools and mandatory Hindi competency requirement has created an issue. Recruitment structure of Eklavya Model Residential Scheme Earlier the recruitment of teachers for the Eklavya Model Residential Schools was done Read More …
CrPC and Personal laws
Context: Division bench of Supreme Court has held that a Muslim woman is entitled to seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the CrPC, a secular legislation even if they were divorced under religious personal law. The Governing Personal Read More …
Inequality among caste
Context: India has made remarkable strides in lifting millions out of multidimensional poverty, yet inequality among various caste groups persists. Despite the Constitution’s abolition of caste discrimination and the launch of affirmative action programmes, the shadow of caste continues to shape economic Read More …
Indus Waters Treaty
Context: The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), facilitated by the World Bank, is a landmark transboundary water-sharing mechanism between India and Pakistan. But disagreements persist. In an unprecedented move, India called for amendments to the agreement last year due to its dissatisfaction with the Read More …
CM Stalin releases books on folk deities, forts of Tamil Nadu
Folk Deities of Tamil Nadu- Worship, Tradition and Custom The book on folk deities, focuses on the innumerable folk deities of Tamil Nadu. Some of these have a pan-regional appeal, while others are worshipped in a particular area or by Read More …
Recent Trends of Terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir
Context: There has been increasing trend of terrorism in the Jammu region of UT of J&K in the recent past. Changes in terrorism landscape of Jammu & Kashmir Broad declining trend in terrorism in J&K: According to Union Home Ministry, between Read More …
The Case for a Caste Census
Context: Peter Drucker famously said, “Only what gets measured gets managed.” The problems of social groups that have been historically discriminated against (be it by caste, race, religion, gender, disability etc.) cannot be resolved without collecting data group-identity wise. Doing so is not Read More …
Project Zorawar Light Tank
Context: Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed initial internal trials of the indigenous light tank to called ‘Zorawar LT’. About Project Zorawar LT (Light Tank) India is developing an indigenous light tank under ‘Project Zorawar’ for quicker deployment and movement in Read More …
Udayagiri-Khandagiri Caves
Context: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu visited Udayagiri caves, situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. About Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves: The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri mentioned as Kumari Parvata in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely carved caves built Read More …