Knolls Archive of Day 18th of October 2024
SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act as valid law
News: In a 4:1 majority judgement, Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Further, the Chief Justice of India noted that Section 6A does not violate Article 29(1) of the Constitution. 1. Section 6A of Citizenship Act: It is a special provision that was… Continue reading SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act as valid law
India’s SDG focus and its human development issues
News: For effective realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), countries need to make efforts to boost human development. 1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): They are a set of 17 goals adopted by all United Nations member states as part of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 2. They aim to address global challenges like poverty, hunger,… Continue reading India’s SDG focus and its human development issues
Haze engulfs Delhi, set to get worse
News: Yesterday, air quality in Delhi inched towards the ‘very poor’ category, with Air Quality Index (AQI) being recorded as 283. The Commission on Air Quality Management (CAQM) has already invoked Stage 1 of GRAP after AQI dropped significantly in Delhi post- Dussehra celebrations. 1. Air Quality Index (AQI): It is a tool used by… Continue reading Haze engulfs Delhi, set to get worse
A modified UBI may be more feasible
News: To ensure financial feasibility, a modified Universal Basic Income (UBI) policy may be adopted as foundation, which can be supplemented by other transfer policies like PM KISAN. 1. Universal Basic Income (UBI): It is an income support mechanism where all (or a very large portion of population) receives a regular, unconditional (or largely unconditional)… Continue reading A modified UBI may be more feasible
