Source-This post on Article 142 of the Constitution is based on the article “Art 142, why SC quashed Chandigarh mayor’s election, and why it matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment on the Chandigarh mayor election, utilized its authority under Article… Continue reading Article 142 of the Constitution
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Rules that edge out women from jobs due to marriage illegal: SC
Source-This post on Rules that edge out women from jobs due to marriage illegal: SC is based on the article “Rules that edge out women from employment for getting married are ‘coarse’, unconstitutional: Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court made observations that rules… Continue reading Rules that edge out women from jobs due to marriage illegal: SC
Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)
Source-This post on Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) is based on the article “WHO launches digital health platform agreed upon in India’s G20 presidency” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with Indian Govt, launched the Global Initiative on Digital… Continue reading Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)
Paruveta Utsavam
Source-This post on Paruveta Utsavam is based on the article “Efforts on to get UNESCO tag for ‘Paruveta Utsavam’ of Ahobilam” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has been making efforts to obtain UNESCO recognition for the yearly… Continue reading Paruveta Utsavam
Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj
Source-This post on Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj is based on the article “PM Narendra Modi writes on Sant Shiromani Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj: Loss of a guiding light” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj attained samadhi on February 18, 2024, at Chandragiri Teerth in… Continue reading Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj
Mission Aspides-EU launches Red Sea mission
Source-This post on Mission Aspides-EU launches Red Sea mission is based on the article “EU launches Red Sea mission as U.S. ship attacked twice” published in “The Hindu” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The European Union has recently launched a Red Sea mission named Mission Aspides, which aims to protect shipping in… Continue reading Mission Aspides-EU launches Red Sea mission
Char Areas- Riverine Islands of Brahmaputra River
Source-This post on Char Area-Riverine Islands of Brahmaputra River has been created based on the article “Will reclaim ‘char’ areas from encroachers: Assam CM” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2024. Why in the news? Assam government has recently announced that it would undertake a mission to reclaim the chars from encroachers to safeguard… Continue reading Char Areas- Riverine Islands of Brahmaputra River
Melghat Tiger Reserve
Source-This post on Melghat Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “Forest department’s sporting gesture aims at saving tigers and preventing forest fire” published in “Times of India” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Melghat Tiger Reserve has recently started Kula mama volleyball tournament to create awarness about significance of protection… Continue reading Melghat Tiger Reserve
States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC
Source-This post on States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC is based on the article “Go by dictionary definition of forest as per ’96 judgment: SC” published in “Hindustan Times” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently issued an interim order directing States and Union Territories to… Continue reading States/UTs must adhere to the forest definition from the Godavarman judgment-SC
Pandaram lands
Source-This post on Pandaram lands has been created based on the article “Lakshadweep residents fume as administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands” published in “The Indian Express” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? Lakshadweep administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands, allegedly insisting that such property belongs to the government.… Continue reading Pandaram lands
