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Anglo-Indian leaders call for restoration of reservation in Parliament and Assemblies Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: A meeting of leaders from the Anglo-Indian community raised concerns regarding the lack of political representation and socio-economic challenges faced by their community in India. They urged the Centre to reinstate the quota for Anglo Indians in […]
India’s 2024-25 Kharif output at record 164.7 million tonnes; rice at all-time high, pulses lower than average Sub : Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Rice production in 2024-25 is estimated at 120 million tonnes (MT), the highest in the last 11 years. Paddy, the main Kharif crop, saw a 5.8% increase over last […]
Border Road Organisation (BRO) Projects Sub : Geo Sec: Mapping BRO Project Description Atal Tunnel Highway tunnel under Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range; Length: 9.02 km, horseshoe-shaped, finished width of 10 m at road level; altitude: 3,000–3,100 m. Sela Tunnel Located at an altitude of 3,973 m; Constructed using the […]
Law validity can’t be challenged for Basic Structure’s violation Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that the Basic Structure Doctrine cannot be applied to invalidate ordinary legislation. The Court emphasized that the validity of a law cannot be challenged purely on the grounds of it violating the Basic […]
U.S. writes off over $1-bn debt owed by civil war-hit Somalia Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: S. and Somalia reached a landmark agreement under which the United States will forgive more than $1 billion of Somalia’s debt. This agreement is crucial for Somalia’s economic recovery, as it will reduce the […]
The demand for greater autonomy for Eastern Nagaland districts Sub : Polity Sec: Federalism Context: Recently, the Nagaland government said it was ready to share its views on the Centre’s draft agreement for more autonomy for the state’s six eastern districts. Historical Context of the Demand for Autonomy: The demand for greater autonomy […]
Tardigrades and Their Survival Mechanisms: A Blueprint for Human Advancements Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Why in News The discovery of new insights into tardigrade biology, particularly their remarkable resistance to extreme environments like radiation, dehydration, and freezing, has generated global interest. The latest findings, particularly on the genetic mechanisms behind […]
Supreme Court Upholds U.P. Madrasa Act, Affirms State’s Regulatory Role Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, affirming the state’s right to regulate madrasa education to maintain standards, while striking down sections related to higher education […]
Supreme Court: State Cannot Acquire Every Private Property Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India, through a landmark judgment by a nine-judge Constitution Bench, ruled that the state does not have the right to acquire every private property by claiming it as a “material resource of the community” […]
Biopiracy Sub: Env Sec: Biodiversity Biopiracy refers to the unauthorized exploitation of biological resources and traditional knowledge by corporations, researchers, or countries. This often involves the patenting of indigenous plants, animals, or knowledge for commercial purposes without compensating the source community or country. Common Forms: Patent claims on traditional medicinal plants without acknowledgment […]