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Drug Menace

In News The Supreme Court recently highlighted that drug abuse has gripped society and also demanded some modules that can translate as an Order to tackle the issue. More about the news Court’s take on Drug menace: Issue: According to the court’s adviser in the case, it is a matter of demand and supply. It […]

Tussle between Elected and Appointed Representative

In News Recently, the Kerala Governor warned ministers of removal who tried to lower the dignity of his office. About the recent controversy  The Constitution does not give the Governor “dictatorial powers” to remove the ministers. There has been no occasion so far of a Governor unilaterally removing a minister from the government.  Major Issues: […]

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Context Recently, the Central government has pitched for Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to the Supreme Court arguing different laws as an affront to the nation’s unity. About The Centre responded to petitions filed in the apex court seeking uniformity in laws governing matters of divorce, succession and inheritance and adoption and guardianship for all, irrespective […]

World Bank’s analysis on poverty

In News  According to a new World Bank report, titled “Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2022: Correcting Course”, the Covid pandemic has been the biggest setback to global poverty alleviation in decades. About the report  It provides the latest estimates and trends in global poverty and shared prosperity. The recent report offers the first comprehensive look […]

PM Kisan Saman Nidhhi

In News  The Prime Minister of India released the 12th instalment of financial benefit worth ?16,000 crore to over 11 crore eligible farmers under the flagship PM-KISAN scheme. About PM-KISAN scheme  The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PMKISAN) was launched  from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh on 24 February 2019 to supplement financial needs of land […]

Under-utilization of India’s Coal Mines: GEM Report

Context An analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) shows that India’s coal mines are severely under-utilized amid push for new ones. About Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a firm that tracks utilization of the fuel source internationally. GEM performed its analysis by surveying annual reports of Coal India Limited (the largest coal producer in the […]

Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

In News Recently, the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released. Report highlights Report highlights: For India: Improvements: As many as 41.5 crore people exited poverty in India during the 15-year period between 2005-06 and 2019-21. Out of these, two-thirds exited in the first 10 years, and one-third in the next five years, according to […]

Discontent over Hindi Imposition

In News Recently, a controversy has reignited over an attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking people. Key Points Background:  TheParliamentary Committee on Official Language has recommended the use of Hindi as the medium of instruction in Central institutions of higher education in Hindi-speaking States and regional languages in other States. Recent Reports of the […]

Appointment of Chief Justice of India (CJI)

In News Recently, Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud was appointed as the 50th Chief Justice of India. He will have a relatively longer tenure of two years and is due to retire on November 10, 2024.  About Article 124 The Constitution of India does not mention any procedure for appointing the CJI.  Article 124 (1) of […]

Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0

In News Preparations in full swing to clear legacy landfills by 2026 under the  Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 : Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry About SBM (Urban) 2.0 Aim:  Making all cities “garbage-free” by the end of its five-year period (1st October 2021 to 1st October 2026). Completing the work remaining, institutionalizing ‘swachh’ behavior […]

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