In Context Recently, transfers and appointments of 13 chief justices took place to various high courts. It is a step to fill up the pending vacancies by the Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana. The Constitution doesn’t determine the strength of HC but leaves it to the President. Key Points Constitutional Provision […]
Context World Mental Health Day 2021 celebrated every year on October 10. About World Mental Health Day It was first observed on October 10, 1992 as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and […]
In News Recently, India and Denmark agreed on a five-year action plan to implement their ambitious “green strategic partnership”. About This was the first summit-level visit to India since the COVID pandemic, and the first State visit by a Danish leader since a bilateral freeze on ties a decade ago. India and Denmark signed two […]
In News Recently, a global deal to ensure big companies pay a minimum tax rate of 15% and make it harder for them to avoid taxation has been agreed by 136 countries. What will the global minimum tax deal mean? Meaning: The new proposal is aimed at squeezing the opportunities for MNEs to indulge in […]
In News Philippines journalist Maria Ressa and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. About They have bagged the award “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” Both journalists have faced several attempts from both Philippines and Russian governments to silence their […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court warned that the digital divide caused by online classes will defeat the fundamental right of every child to education. Background The court was hearing a petition filed by private school managements challenging a Delhi High Court order of September 2020, directing them to provide their 25% quota EWS/DG students […]
In News Recently, the government has selected 31 specialists from the private sector as joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in central government departments. Background The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions had, in June 2018, invited applications for 10 joint secretary-rank posts through lateral entry mode — that is, appointment of private sector […]
In News India has been ranked 90th in the most powerful passport report ‘Henley Passport Index 2021’. About Henley Passport Index The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The index is based on exclusive […]
In News Recently, the Central government submitted data regarding Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes quota in promotions in the Supreme Court (SC). Government’s Stand According to the data the total number in Group A, B and C categories in 19 ministries is 15.34% for SCs and 6.18% for STs. The figure includes reserved category candidates […]
In News Recently, the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is produced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Key Findings India: In India, five out of six multidimensionally poor people are from lower tribes or castes. The Scheduled Tribe group: It accounts for 9.4 per cent […]
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