Daily Current Affairs

BLAMING COURT VACATION FOR PENDENCY MISSES THE REAL PROBLEM  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system are fundamental to upholding the rule of law and ensuring access to justice for all. However, recent discussions surrounding the working hours of judges have reignited debates on the

RBI’S INCOME RISES 17% TO ₹2.75 LAKH CR., SPENDING FALLS 56%  TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  RBI income went up by 17%, reaching ₹2,75,572.32 crore, which shows we're making more money. At the same time, spending dropped by a big 56.3% to ₹64,694.33 crore, meaning we're being careful with how we spend. These

RAILWAYS TO CONSTRUCT CANOPY BRIDGES ACROSS TRACK IN ASSAM GIBBON HABITAT  TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Jorhat district, Assam, is home to the Hoolock gibbon, India’s only ape. A railway track divides the sanctuary, disrupting the gibbons' natural movement and habitat.  Canopy Bridges  Purpose: Facilitate gibbons' safe movement

JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE SPOTS EARLIEST-KNOWN GALAXY: WHAT A NEW STUDY SAYS  TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), revealing the most distant galaxy ever observed.   This ancient galaxy, named JADES-GS-z14-0, existed a mere 400 million years after the Big

PROPERTY IS REAL, AND SO SHOULD THE ‘COMPENSATION’  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The right to property has been a contentious and evolving issue in the constitutional history of post-colonial India. Once envisioned as a fundamental right akin to liberty, property rights have witnessed a tumultuous journey characterized by a persistent

THE SITE OF A MAJOR POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The 2024 general election marks a significant turning point in Indian politics, especially within the Hindi heartland. Echoing the historical shifts of 1977 and 1989, the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has experienced a notable decline, signalling the

THE ROADS TO INDIA’S REDEMOCRATISATION, THE CHALLENGES  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The 18th Indian general election marks a significant turning point in the country's political landscape. Despite the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) maintaining power, their loss of a parliamentary majority signals a shift. For the first time, Prime Minister must

WHAT IS THE AGNIPATH SCHEME AND THE OPPOSITION TO IT?  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  The Agni path scheme, introduced by the BJP-led government in June 2022, has faced opposition from political parties and Armed Forces veterans. This scheme aims to recruit personnel below officer ranks for a short-term tenure, significantly

SPECIAL CATEGORY STATUS FOR ANDHRA  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  The demand for Special Category Status (SCS) for Andhra Pradesh has resurfaced in the political landscape following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This issue, rooted in the state's bifurcation in 2014, involves complex financial and political dimensions.  Background of SCS Demand 

IISC DEVELOPS METHOD TO REMOVE HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM GROUNDWATER   TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an innovative method to remove heavy metal contaminants, including arsenic, from groundwater. This process is designed to ensure environmental safety and sustainability.  Three-Step Method:  The method involves a

STUDY RANKS INDIA SECOND IN NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS  TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Recent observations in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, show the Taj Mahal visibly clearer after rain washed away pollution. This phenomenon underscores the significant issue of air pollution and highlights the urgent need to address greenhouse gas emissions, particularly nitrous oxide (N2O). 

HIGH COURT’S TAKE ON MARRIAGE ACT, AN EROSION OF RIGHTS  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Special Marriage Act, 1954, was enacted to provide a legal framework for inter-faith marriages in India, promoting the values of individual autonomy, liberty, and equality.   However, a recent order by the Madhya Pradesh High Court