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WHY MAHARASHTRA IS EXEMPTING PRIVATE SCHOOLS FROM RTE QUOTA ADMISSIONS The Maharashtra school education department has recently brought forth changes in the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022, specifically regarding the 25% admission quota for disadvantaged groups in private unaided schools. This move has stirred discussions on educational equity and the state's authority to amend central laws.
IS KARNATAKA TEMPLE TAX BILL ‘ANTI-HINDU’? TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: TIMES OF INDIA The Karnataka government's attempt to amend the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997, faced opposition in the Legislative Council, primarily from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which holds a majority. Proposed Amendments: Aimed to amend several
13,874 LEOPARDS IN INDIA, MADHYA PRADESH LEADS THE PACK TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS India's leopard population has increased by 8% from 12,852 in 2018 to 13,874 in 2022, as per the Environment Ministry report. State-wise Numbers: Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of leopards (3,907), followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
RISING NITROGEN POLLUTION THREATENS RIVER SUB-BASINS AROUND THE WORLD Recent research highlights a concerning projection for global river sub-basins, anticipating severe clean water scarcity due to nitrogen pollution by 2050. Nitrogen pollution, primarily from nitrogen-based fertilizers and industrial processes, poses significant threats to water bodies and ecosystems. What is Nitrogen Pollution? Definition: Nitrogen pollution refers
ARTICLE 371A AND ITS IMPACT ON COAL MINING IN NAGALAND Article 371A of the Indian Constitution presents a significant challenge to regulating coal mining in Nagaland. This provision grants special provisions to Nagaland, protecting Naga customary law and complicating government oversight, particularly concerning recent fatalities in rat-hole mining accidents. Understanding Article 371A Origins and Scope:
NINE INJURED IN SUSPECTED IED BLAST AT CAFÉ IN BENGALURU'S TECH HUB TOPIC: (GS3) SECURITY – SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES An unfortunate incident unfolded at Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield area, where an explosion occurred, leaving nine people injured, mostly customers enjoying their lunch. The CCTV footage revealed a man, with his face partially concealed, placing
DISTINCT DISQUIET IN THE HIMALAYAS The Himalayan Region, known for its breathtaking beauty, is facing unprecedented challenges due to accelerated impacts of global warming. Shifts in weather patterns, increased frequency of extreme events, glacial melting, and loss of ice are posing significant threats to the region and its inhabitants. Shifts in Weather Patterns: Monsoon
SUPREME COURT: MARRIAGE CAN'T BE GROUND TO SACK WOMAN The recent Supreme Court directive mandating the Ministry of Defence to compensate a former permanent commissioned officer in the Military Nursing Service (MNS) highlights broader issues of gender discrimination and equality within the armed forces. This case sheds light on the evolving role of women officers
WHAT IS GREY ZONE WARFARE, MENTIONED BY INDIA’S CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF RECENTLY? TOPIC: (GS3) SECURITY – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS Grey zone warfare refers to a type of informal conflict that falls between outright war and peaceful coexistence. In this form of warfare, tactics such as economic actions, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns are utilized to
MUSLIM PERSONAL LAWS The Assam Government's recent approval of the Assam Repealing Ordinance 2024, repealing the dated Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935, marks a significant step in aligning state legislation with contemporary norms. Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935: Background: Enacted in 1935, the Act aligns with Muslim Personal
GROWTH OF SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY IN INDIA India's move towards establishing its first semiconductor fabrication plant marks a significant milestone in its technological advancement. Semiconductor chips form the backbone of modern electronics, and domestic manufacturing holds strategic, economic, and technological importance. What are Semiconductor Chips? Semiconductors Definition: Semiconductors are materials with conductivity levels between conductors (like
SC STRIKES BALANCE BETWEEN GRAFT CHARGES, PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: HINDUSTHAN TIMES A landmark ruling by a seven-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, challenges the immunity traditionally granted to lawmakers facing bribery charges related to their parliamentary activities. The case focuses on the interpretation of constitutional provisions,