Daily Current Affairs

MAHARASHTRA GEARS UP FOR TIGER TRANSLOCATION TO SAHYADRI RESERVE IN BID TO REVIVE NUMBERS  TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  Maharashtra plans to translocate tigers from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) to revive the tiger population in the Northern Western Ghats forests.  Reason for Translocation:  Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) currently

TIME TO TALK  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Mullaperiyar dam, situated in Kerala but under the ownership and operation of Tamil Nadu, stands as a focal point of ongoing disputes between the two states. Despite repeated interventions by the courts, concerns regarding dam safety and maintenance remain unresolved.  Tamil Nadu

THE KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK CONTROVERSY TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU On April 24, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) barred Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) from onboarding new customers online and issuing fresh credit cards due to deficiencies in its IT systems. Reasons for Restrictions: RBI identified serious deficiencies in KMB's IT inventory,

TURMOIL AND TEST  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  Haryana faces political instability as three independent MLAs withdraw support from the ruling BJP.  Former coalition partner, the JJP, extends support to Congress, challenging BJP's majority.  Assembly Composition:  90-member State Assembly, currently with 88 members.  BJP-led government holds 43 seats, falling short of

THE FRAYING OF THE MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The MCC is a set of guidelines framed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure fair, peaceful, and civilized elections in the country.  Free and fair elections are integral to the Indian Constitution. Article 324 grants

ADOPTING A TRANSFORMATIVE VISION FOR MEDIATION  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU  The Mediation Act of 2023 marks a significant shift in India's legal landscape. Recognizing the limitations of traditional litigation, this act actively promotes mediation as a key tool for resolving disputes.   By establishing a framework for pre-litigation, court-annexed, online, and

MORE SOLAR STORMS BREWING AFTER LAST WEEK’S AURORAE AS SUN ‘WAKES UP’  TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: THE HINDU  On May 10, a significant solar storm occurred, triggered by sunspot AR 3664, which unleashed three coronal mass ejections towards Earth.  Solar storms and the stunning aurorae they create are a source of wonder

SMART CITIES MISSION  The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Government of India in June 2015.   The mission aims to transform 100 cities across the country to enhance the quality of life for citizens through sustainable and inclusive development, leveraging advanced technologies.   The mission's deadline, initially set for 2020,

MANIPUR ACCOUNTED FOR 97% OF DISPLACEMENTS IN SOUTH ASIA  TOPIC: (GS2) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS– SOURCE: THE HINDU  In 2023, South Asia witnessed significant internal displacements due to conflict and violence, with a notable concentration in India. A major contributing factor was the ethnic violence in Manipur, which alone accounted for 67,000 displacements.   The Geneva-based Internal Displacement

STATE CANNOT ACQUIRE PROPERTY WITHOUT PROPER PROCEDURE: SC TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Supreme Court ruled that the state cannot acquire private property for public use without following mandatory procedures. Even with compensation, acquisition without proper procedure is unconstitutional. Right to Property: The right to property is a constitutional right

NO FRESH MINING LEASES, RENEWALS IN ARAVALLIS, SUPREME COURT ORDERS  The Supreme Court has recently halted new mining licenses and renewals in the Aravalli ranges based on a report by the Forest Survey of India (FSI).   Despite a significant increase in Haryana's revenue from legal mining over the past decade, environmental concerns have necessitated stringent

TAMIL NADU: A CASE FOR ALLOWING RESERVATION OVER 50 PER CENT TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: THE HINDU The congress party proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the 50% reservation cap for obc, Sc’s, and st in government positions and colleges. concerns arise mainly from elites due to legal and economic arguments. opposition