News: Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune. About Zonal Councils Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. It was introduced as a mechanism to promote inter-state cooperation and resolve… Continue reading Zonal Councils
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Dinesh Khara Committee
News: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has set up a high-powered committee led by Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI). About the Dinesh Khara Committee The Dinesh Khara Committee is a high-powered committee formed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to review the Insurance Act,… Continue reading Dinesh Khara Committee
Remission
News: Recently, the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, directed all states with remission policies to consider the premature release of eligible prisoners even if they have not applied for remission. About Remission Remission is the reduction of a prison sentence granted to a convict before the completion of their term. It is different from… Continue reading Remission
India’s Growth Challenges and the Middle-Income Trap
Source: The post India’s Growth Challenges and the Middle-Income Trap has been created, based on the article “India’s transition to a high-income country is riddled with unknowns” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy Context: The article discusses India’s economic growth and the challenge of moving from a… Continue reading India’s Growth Challenges and the Middle-Income Trap
Interfaith couples face risks under marriage law
Source: The post Interfaith couples face risks under marriage law has been created, based on the article “A LAW, WEAPONISED: The no-objection provision defeats the purpose of the Special Marriage Act” published in “Indian Express” on 22nd February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper1-Society – Salient Features Context: The article discusses an interfaith couple in… Continue reading Interfaith couples face risks under marriage law
Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution
News: Amritpal Singh, incarcerated under the National Security Act, has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court to attend the ongoing Parliament session. He seeks to avoid disqualification under Article 101(4) due to prolonged absence from the Lok Sabha. About Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution provides that: If… Continue reading Article 101(4) of the Indian Constitution
Ukraine’s Critical Minerals
News: The US has proposed gaining access to 50% of Ukraine’s mineral resources in return for military support. Trump claims that Ukraine owes the US $500 billion worth of resources in exchange for past military aid. About Ukraine’s Critical Minerals Abundant Reserves: Ukraine possesses 22 of the 50 strategic minerals identified as critical by the… Continue reading Ukraine’s Critical Minerals
Indian rupee keeps losing value
Source: The post Indian rupee keeps losing value has been created, based on the article “RBI’s rupee challenge” published in “Indian Express” on 20th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy Context: The article discusses the depreciation of the Indian rupee and the RBI’s role in managing it. It explains how market forces, inflation,… Continue reading Indian rupee keeps losing value
Trump’s policies create divisions between US and Europe
Source: The post Trump’s policies create divisions between US and Europe has been created, based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: Has Trumpism broken the Collective West?” published in “Indian Express” on 20th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.… Continue reading Trump’s policies create divisions between US and Europe
Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, 1999
News: The Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, 1999 is in the spotlight due to its application in the Torres investment scam, a major financial fraud that has impacted nearly 125,000 investors. About Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, 1999 The Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act,… Continue reading Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) Act, 1999
