How the PESA has boosted forest conservation in India Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Policy Approach to Conservation in India: India faces conflicts between conservation and resource extraction by local communities, and conservation versus economic development. The state’s approach has been inconsistent, often favouring big capital over local communities due to centralised […]

    Human dignity versus religious practices Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: On May 17, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the resumption of “annadhanam” (offering free food) and “angapradakshanam” (circumambulation) at Nerur Sathguru Sadasiva Brahmendral’s final resting place on the eve of his Jeeva Samathi day. The practice of “angapradakshanam” by […]

    Kerala Assembly passes resolution to rename State as ‘Keralam’ Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on June 24 to amend the Constitution and change the state’s name from ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’. Details: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution, invoking Article 3 of the Indian Constitution […]

    18th Lok Sabha session begins today: How do MPs take oath? What happens if an MP is in jail? Sub: Polity Sec: Parliament Context: THE FIRST session of the 18th Lok Sabha starts today (24 June 2024). Before the House can begin its legislative functioning, the newly elected members will have to take […]

    What are the duties of a Speaker? Sub: Polity Sec: Parliament Context: The President has appointed seven-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as the ‘Speaker pro tem’ of the 18th Lok Sabha. More on news: The election of the full-time Speaker is scheduled for June 26. There are also reports of the Deputy Speaker being […]