Source-This post on Anti-Conversion Law has been created based on the article “Medieval-minded” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context-The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act was introduced in 2021. By 2023, more than 400 cases… Continue reading Anti-Conversion Law
Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)
Source- This post on Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) has been created based on the article “Environmental hazards in the North-Eastern States” published in PIB on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently analyzed precipitation and drought trends using the ‘Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI). About Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) 1. Purpose: The… Continue reading Standardised Precipitation Index’ (SPI)
Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
Source- This post on Article 311 of the Indian Constitution has been created based on the article “Five policemen sacked in J&K in drug, terror cases” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor recently invoked Article 311 of the Constitution and terminated the services of six… Continue reading Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
Maritime partnership exercise (MPX)
Source- This post on Maritime partnership exercise (MPX) has been created based on the article “INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TABAR CONDUCTS MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE (MPX) WITH RUSSIAN NAVAL SHIP SOOBRAZITELNY” published in PIB on 5 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, a maritime partnership exercise (MPX) took place between India and Russia in St. Petersburg. About… Continue reading Maritime partnership exercise (MPX)
“VIRAASAT” Exhibition
Source- This post on “VIRAASAT” Exhibition has been created based on the article “VIRAASAT”, an exhibition to celebrate 10th National Handloom Day begins at Handloom Haat, New Delhi” published in PIB on 5 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, “VIRAASAT” exhibition was held at Handloom Haat in Janpath on 3rd August, 2024. About “VIRAASAT” Exhibition 1. About: “VIRAASAT” is… Continue reading “VIRAASAT” Exhibition
Substantive Equality
Source- This post on Substantive Equality has been created based on the article “Supreme Court verdict on sub-classification: How CJI underlined substantive equality” published in Indian Express on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court’s landmark verdict on sub-classification of the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) quota marked a milestone for equality jurisprudence. Chief Justice… Continue reading Substantive Equality
5 years after abrogation of Article 370- Explained Pointwise
August 5, 2024, marks the 5 years after the abrogation of Article 370. On August 5, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the abrogation of Article 370 and the end of special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Subsequently, Parliament used its powers under Article 3 of the Constitution, for the first time,… Continue reading 5 years after abrogation of Article 370- Explained Pointwise
New Technology to Eliminate Weeds in Rice and Wheat Fields
Source- This post on New Technology to Eliminate Weeds in Rice and Wheat Fields has been created based on the article “How a new tech promises to kill weeds in rice and wheat fields, remove need for stubble-burning” published in Indian Express on 5 August 2024. Why in News? A new herbicide-tolerance technology promises to revolutionize rice and… Continue reading New Technology to Eliminate Weeds in Rice and Wheat Fields
Supreme Court Ruling on MSME Accounts and NPA
Source- This post on Supreme Court Ruling on MSME Accounts and NPA has been created based on the article “SC asks banks to find MSME stress before accounts turn to NPA” published in The Hindu on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court has decided that banks or creditors must find early signs of trouble… Continue reading Supreme Court Ruling on MSME Accounts and NPA
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 5th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 5th August 2024 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 5th August 2024 I Mains Marathon
