UNESCO declares Gwalior the ‘city of music’ Subject: International Relations Section: International organisation Context: UNESCO declares Gwalior the ‘city of music’ What is the story of Gwalior musical past: Gwalior, known for its rich musical history, played a pivotal role in the development of the Gwalior gharana, one of the oldest and most […]
Can a trans woman invoke the Domestic Violence Act Subject: Polity Section: legislation Context: The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine whether a transgender woman can claim maintenance under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (DV Act) More about the news: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether a […]
Legislature can enact new law, cannot over directly rule court judgment Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud discussed the separation of powers, noting that the legislature can create new laws to address legal gaps but cannot directly overturn a court judgment. More about the news: Chief Justice of India […]
Court in The Hague rejects Indian govt plea against $111-million award to Devas investors Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: Court in The Hague rejects Indian govt plea against $111-million award to Devas investors More about the news: The district court of The Hague has rejected India’s request to set aside a compensation […]
Miyanwali Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Militants attack Pakistan Air Force training base in Miyanwali. Some facts about Miyanwali: Miyanwali is a city located in Punjab province of Pakistan, on the west bank of the Indus River. It is the capital of Miyanwali District. It is located in the Potohar Plateau […]
Daily Practice Sheet 5 November 2023 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Society Why are Marathas are protesting for reservation? GS 2: Polity Despite its intended purpose of empowering and strengthening the underprivileged in society, the PIL has been frequently misused as a weapon and often wasted the precious time of courts. Discuss. (Answer […]