(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Polity The Supreme Court recalled its August 2022 order, which had declared certain provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, unconstitutional. This decision came in response to a petition filed by the Centre, arguing that the constitutional validity of the unamended Act was…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context ● The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence will deliberate on the preparedness of the Indian armed forces for hybrid warfare, including cyber and non-kinetic threats. Non-Kinetic Warfare: Use of non-military means: Involves actions that are not directly violent,…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court has urged Parliament to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act to explicitly ban child betrothals, highlighting their violation of children’s rights and calling for comprehensive measures to prevent child marriages. Analysis of News: The Prohibition of Child…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s 4-1 verdict upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which grants citizenship to migrants in Assam up to March 24, 1971, as part of the Assam Accord, affirming Parliament’s authority to regulate citizenship laws. Analysis of News: …
(Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article analyzes the recent Supreme Court judgment on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which addresses citizenship in Assam, cultural rights under Article 29, and the principle of temporal unreasonableness in striking down outdated legal provisions. Landmark Examination of…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● The Supreme Court is hearing petitions seeking the criminalization of non-consensual sex in marriage as rape. ● Petitioners argue it violates women’s autonomy and dignity, while the government opposes it, fearing harm to marital relationships….
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended that all antibiotics be included in the definition of “new drug” under the New Drugs and Clinical Trial (NDCT) Rules, 2019. ● This recommendation has been made…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: The article discusses the clearance of key road stretches by India’s National Board for Wildlife to enhance military infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, emphasizing strategic importance amid ongoing tensions. Analysis of News: Strategic Importance of…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated recently, with North Korea claiming over 1.4 million citizens applied to join the army. This followed the North’s destruction of roads and railways on its southern border, allegedly in retaliation for South Korea sending…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context ● The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their work on the role of institutions in economic prosperity. ● Their research highlights how inclusive institutions contribute to long-term…