9 PM UPSC Current Affairs Articles 7th August, 2024
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Challenges of a Three-Child Norm in India
Source: The post Challenges of a Three-Child Norm in India has been created, based on the article “Reversing family planning: A three-child norm is regressive” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Society-population and associated issues Context: The article discusses India’s declining fertility rate, highlighting concerns about population policies. It… Continue reading Challenges of a Three-Child Norm in India
Persons with Disabilities in India- Explained Pointwise
December 3, observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, advocates for the rights of people with disabilities, raising awareness about their needs and inclusion. Persons with disabilities remain one of the most marginalized and underrepresented communities globally. In this article we will look at the status of persons with disabilities in India. We… Continue reading Persons with Disabilities in India- Explained Pointwise
Religious nationalism threatens democracy and minority rights
Source: The post Why Manual Scavenging Still Exists in India has been created, based on the article “Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: Why the South Asian neighbourhood is on edge” published in “Indian Express” on 3rd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Society-Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. Context: The article discusses the rise of religious… Continue reading Religious nationalism threatens democracy and minority rights
Why Manual Scavenging Still Exists in India
Source: The post Why Manual Scavenging Still Exists in India has been created, based on the article “Express investigation of manual scavenging: The apathy must end” published in “Indian Express” on 3rd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design… Continue reading Why Manual Scavenging Still Exists in India
The role and challenges of State Commissioners under the RPWD Act 2016.
Source: The post the role and challenges of State Commissioners under the RPWD Act 2016 has been created, based on the article “Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of… Continue reading The role and challenges of State Commissioners under the RPWD Act 2016.
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
News: An Ajmer court’s recent decision to admit a petition for a survey of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah has sparked calls for a similar investigation into the historic Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. Ajmer’s deputy mayor has claimed that the site was originally a Sanskrit college and Jain temple before being converted into a mosque in… Continue reading Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Inner Line Permit (ILP) system
News: Recently, the Manipur government began reviewing the ILP system due to violations, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement. About Inner Line Permit (ILP) It is an official travel document issued by the concerned state government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory… Continue reading Inner Line Permit (ILP) system
Ratapani Tiger Reserve
News: The Madhya Pradesh government has officially notified the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. Ratapani is now the state’s eighth tiger reserve. About Ratapani Tiger Reserve Location– It is situated in the Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges across Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. Origin: It was first declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1976,… Continue reading Ratapani Tiger Reserve
PRAGATI Platform
News: A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. About PRAGATI Platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) was launched on March 25, 2015. It is a multipurpose and multi-modal platform designed to address public grievances. It also monitors and reviews key… Continue reading PRAGATI Platform
Windfall tax
News: The government recently removed the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil and exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel after a decline in international oil prices. About Windfall tax Windfall tax is a tax imposed by governments on companies that have earned unexpectedly high profits due to favorable market conditions, policy shifts,… Continue reading Windfall tax
