What’s in the news? In a step towards decriminalising politics, the Supreme Court held eight political parties guilty of contempt of court for not making public criminal records of their poll candidates. The court directed that political parties must publish …
Why in News: Prime Minister of India chaired a UNSC debate on maritime security titled, ‘Enhancing Maritime Security — A Case for International Cooperation’. Five Points by the Indian PM The PM highlighted SAGAR (‘Security and Growth for all in …
Why in the news? The latest IPCC report, while flagging the same concerns as previous ones, is now backed up by more data than ever. The human contribution to rising temperatures is clearer, and the 1.5°C warming closer. About IPCC …
About the Scheme Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) was launched in 2014 with the aim to translate the comprehensive vision of Mahatma Gandhi about an ideal Indian village into reality, keeping in view the present context. Under SAGY, each Member …
Background In May, a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court struck down the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018 which extended reservation to the Maratha community in public education and employment in excess …