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News In Short-12-06-2025

Context

  • A proposal for Creative City Lucknow under the category Gastronomy for Awadhi Cuisine has been submitted to the World Heritage Centre recently.

    • UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)

  • The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a global network of cities that recognize culture and creativity as drivers of sustainable urban development.
  • UCCN was created in 2004.
  • The network focuses on seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music.

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    50 Years of Emergency

    Context

  • The Allahabad High Court’s June 12, 1975 verdict invalidating then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s 1971 election for electoral malpractices led to the proclamation of National Emergency on June 25, 1975.

    • Procedure and Safeguards

  • Cabinet Advice Requirement: The 44th Amendment Act mandates written recommendation by the Council of Ministers before the President can proclaim Emergency.
  • Parliamentary Approval: Approval needed by both Houses within one month.
  • If Lok Sabha is dissolved, Emergency continues until 30 days after reconstitution, provided Rajya Sabha has approved.
  • If approved by both the Houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for six months, and can be extended to an indefinite period with an approval of the Parliament for every six months.

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    33% Seat Reservation for Women in Polls in India

    Context

  • The Indian government is preparing to implement a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, aiming for the 2029 general elections.

    • Concerns and Challenges

  • Delayed Implementation: The reservation aims to take effect only after the Census in 2027 and delimitation process.
  • Impact of Delimitation: The delimitation process has raised concerns among southern states.
  • Since northern states have experienced higher population growth, they may gain more seats, potentially reducing the political influence of southern states.
  • Demand for OBC Sub-Quota: Some political groups advocate for reservation within reservation for OBCs.

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    Social Protection Cover in India Rises to Over 64% in 2025: ILO

    In News

  • According to the latest data from International Labour Organization’s (ILO) ILOSTAT, India’s social security coverage in 2025 stood at 64.3 per cent, up from 19 per cent a decade ago.

    • Key Initiatives in India for Social Protection

  • Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM): To provide old age protection and social security to unorganized sector workers (e.g., street vendors, rickshaw pullers, construction workers, domestic workers).
  • Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana (PMJJBY): To provide affordable life insurance cover.
  • Atal Pension Yojana (APY): To provide a guaranteed pension for unorganized sector workers.
  • Ayushman Bharat (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana – PMJAY): To provide health insurance coverage to the poorest and most vulnerable sections of society.

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    Ninth Anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

    In News

  • India marked the ninth anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).

    • About PMUY

  • Launched: In 2016 by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
  • Objective: To provide LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households to reduce the health risks associated with traditional cooking methods.
  • Target Group: Adult women from BPL households, with a focus on women’s empowerment and improving their living standards.
  • Eligibility Criteria: Women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, with priority given to SC, ST, PMAY (Gramin) families, forest dwellers, and tea garden workers. Migrant households can avail self-declaration for address proof.

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    Rise in Violent Crimes by Juveniles 

    Context

  • Recent global and domestic incidents, have sparked concern over the sharp rise in violent crimes committed by juveniles in India.

    • Rising Trend in Juvenile Violent Crimes in India

  • Overall decline but growing violence: The total number of juveniles in conflict with the law declined from 37,402 in 2017 to 33,261 in 2022.
  • However the share involved in violent crimes surged from 32.5% in 2016 to 49.5% in 2022 (NCRB, 2023).
  • Nature of violent crimes: These include murder, rape, grievous hurt, assault, arson, robbery, and dacoity. Non-violent crimes like theft or cheating were excluded from this category.
  • Geographic distribution: Madhya Pradesh accounted for 20% of all such cases between 2017 and 2022, followed by Maharashtra (18%), Rajasthan (9.6%), Chhattisgarh (8.4%), Tamil Nadu (5%), and Delhi (6.8%).

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