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The Karnataka HC ruling on EPF benefits Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Karnataka High Court recently invalidated the provisions (paragraph 83 of the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and paragraph 43A of the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995) allowing for the inclusion of foreign workers in India’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), citing […]
Daily Prelims Notes 12 May 2024 1. The Karnataka HC ruling on EPF benefits Sub: Polity Sec: National body Context: The Karnataka High Court recently invalidated the provisions (paragraph 83 of the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and paragraph 43A of the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995) allowing for the inclusion of foreign workers […]
Daily Prelims Notes 11 May 2024 1. Polish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and the country’s pro-EU leader Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: In Warsaw, Poland, a significant protest by farmers took place against the European Union’s Green Deal and its impact on agriculture. Farm protests across […]
Charges framed against Brij Bhushan: what does this mean in legal process? Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: A trial court judge in Delhi framed charges against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh under Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her […]
India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membership Subject: IR Section: Int Org Context: A resolution was passed in the United Nations with an overwhelming majority supporting full membership of Palestine and pressing the Security Council to give “favourable consideration” to the bid. Details of the resolution: Resolution: ‘Admission of new Members to […]
Polish farmers march in Warsaw against EU climate policies and the country’s pro-EU leader Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: In Warsaw, Poland, a significant protest by farmers took place against the European Union’s Green Deal and its impact on agriculture. Farm protests across Europe: Farmers from at least nine European countries […]
Could bird flu turn into the next pandemic? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Avian Influenza or Bird flu: It is a highly contagious viral disease affecting several species of food-producing birds (chickens, turkeys, quails, guinea fowl, etc.), as well as pet birds and wild birds. Occasionally mammals, including humans, may contract avian […]
All about FLiRT, the new COVID-19 variants Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health FLiRT variant of COVID-19 virus: The COVID-19 pandemic witnesses new developments with the emergence of the FLiRT variants, specifically KP.2 and KP1.1, which are descendants of the Omicron JN.1 variant. These new variants have been detected in significant numbers across […]
Reservation within Constitutional bounds Subject: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: A political slugfest has emerged over the reservation issues. Constitutional Basis for Reservation: The Constitution of India provides for reservation in various forms, including: Article […]
In 1950-2015, the Hindu population dipped from 85% to 78%, and Muslims rose to 14% from 10% — PM-EAC paper Subject: Geography Sec: Human geo Context: A working paper of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) was released on the share of religious minorities in 167 countries, including India. Key […]