Indian Express 15- December-2023 1. The nature of the future Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held its 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) on December 13, underscoring the pressing need for international action to address the climate issue. The summit served as the first worldwide stocktake required by the…
The Hindu Editorial 15-December-2023 1. COP28 — Many a slippery slope ahead. Topic: GS3 – Climate Change and Climate Action. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for mains perspective. Context: COP28 in Dubai centered on the global stocktake under the Paris Agreement, emphasizing fossil fuels for the first time….
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 15-December -2023 1. Over the last three years, ISRO has been steadily leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Space domain, says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Topic: GS3 – Science and technology – Space exploration This topic is not much relevant in the context of prelims but more from mains perspective. Context:…
Daily Current Affairs 15-December-2023 1. Allahabad High Court Approves Survey in Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid Dispute: A Closer Look at Hindu-Muslim Claims and Legal Proceedings Topic: GS2 – Polity and Governance, GS1- Culture This topic is relevant for UPSC Mains in the context of historical and cultural issues and their legal implications Context: The ongoing…
Article 330A of Indian Constitution Article330A: Reservation of seats for women in the House of the People. Seats shall be reserved for women in the House of the People. As nearly as may be, one-third of the total number of seats reserved under clause (2) of article 330 shall be reserved for women belonging to…
Article 269A of Indian Constitution Intro: Article 269A of the Indian Constitution, a cornerstone of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, revolutionized India’s tax structure by introducing a uniform tax regime. This pivotal amendment aimed to streamline the complex web of taxes, eliminate the cascading effect, and enhance the efficiency of tax collection, fostering…
Article 275 of Indian Constitution Original Text: (1) Such sums as Parliament may by law provide shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in each year as grants-in-aid of the revenues of such States as Parliament may determine to be in need of assistance, and different sums may be fixed for different States:…
Article 279A of Indian Constitution Original text: (1) The President shall, within sixty days from the date of commencement of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, by order, constitute a Council to be called the Goods and Services Tax Council. (2) The Goods and Services Tax Council shall consist of the following…
Article 280 of Indian Constitution Article 280 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Finance Commission of India. This provision mandates the President to constitute a Finance Commission every five years or at such earlier time as deemed necessary. The commission’s primary role is to recommend the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union…
Article 323A of Indian Constitution Original Text: (1) Parliament may, by law, provide for the adjudication or trial by administrative tribunals of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State or of…