The government of Haryana has declared that it will provide reservations for Backward Classes in urban local bodies. Topic: GS2. Context: On Monday, the government of Haryana declared that the Backward Classes (Block-A) group would be given reservation in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in accordance with the report submitted by the Haryana Backward Classes Commission…
India’s first national water-body census. Topic: GS3. Context: The primary aim of the inaugural water-body census was to establish a comprehensive nationwide database containing details regarding the size, purpose, ownership, status, and condition of water bodies. This census encompassed all types of naturally occurring and man-made units enclosed on all sides and utilised for water…
No ban on screening of Kerala story – Kerala High Court. Topic: GS2 Context: The Kerala High Court declined to stop the release or screening of the film “The Kerala Story” after a few writ petitions were filed seeking to suspend its screening. The court noted that the producer had included a disclaimer that the…
High Court orders Bihar government to stop caste survey. Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The High Court ordered the Bihar government to halt the caste survey immediately. Issue: The Patna High Court directed the government to stop the caste-based survey immediately and ordered the government to preserve and secure the data already collected. The court…
No union, but Centre ready to ease living of gay couples. Topic: GS1 – Society. Context: The government is reportedly prepared to make life easier for homosexual couples, despite not supporting their union. Issue: The government has proposed the formation of a panel to address the “genuine, human concerns” of same-sex couples. The Supreme Court has…
In the gig economy, receiving lower pay is preferable to receiving no pay. (Case Study for mains answer.) Topic: GS3 – The gig economy. Issue: Workers in the gig economy often face a dilemma where they have to accept lower pay instead of no pay at all due to the lack of alternative options. This…
SC says it can end the wait for a consensual divorce. Topic: GS2 Context: The Supreme Court has stated that it has the authority, under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, to grant a divorce based on the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage if it is clear that separation is unavoidable. Any damage to the…
Waste processing at the Ghazipur landfill is yet to pick up pace. Topic: GS3 – waste management Previous year Questions on Waste management: What are the impediments in disposing of the huge quantities of discarded solid wastes which are continuously being generated? How do we safely remove the toxic wastes that have been accumulating in…
Operation Kaveri – India brings home citizens from Sudan. Topic: GS2: International relations, Indian diaspora. India has initiated a significant mission named ‘Operation Kaveri’ to save many stranded citizens amid the escalating violence in Sudan. In March, India’s eight core sectors’ output growth fell to a five-month low of 3.6%. Topic: GS3: Indian economy Electricity…
Supreme Court modifies order on the eco-sensitive zone around protected areas. The Supreme Court has modified its judgment to make eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of at least one kilometre around protected forests, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country mandatory. The decision was made by a Bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai. Apex court reasoned…