Marital Rape Context: Recently Chief Justice of India stated that, if the Union government did not file a response to petitions before the Supreme Court seeking the criminalisation of marital rape. It would have to present oral arguments on the tenets of the law when the case comes up for hearing. About Marital Rape Section …
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Public Accounts Committee (PAC) The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was established as a committee of Parliamentarians. Its goal is to examine the finances of the Indian government. One of India’s earliest parliamentary committees is PAC Committee. It was originally codified as the Montford Reforms in the Government of India Act, 1919. This group is also referred …
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Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Context: The Public Accounts Committee will hold a performance review of regulatory bodies established by Act of Parliament. About PAC Origin: IIt was established in 1921 on the basis of the Government of India Act, 1919. (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms). It is one of the oldest Parliamentary Committees in India. Composition: 22 members …
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a crucial constitutional body in India, responsible for the direct recruitment of officers to the All India Services and Central Civil Services through competitive examinations. Established on 1 October 1926, the UPSC has seen a series of distinguished chairpersons who have played a vital role in shaping India’s …
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Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) play a vital role in the governance and administration of urban areas in India. They are local self-government institutions responsible for managing urban centers, including cities and towns. ULBs are empowered by state governments to handle a wide range of responsibilities that directly affect the urban populace, including urban planning, development, …
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World Employment and Social Outlook Report Context: Recently The International Labour Organisation (ILO) released its World Employment and Social Outlook September 2024 Update. Major Highlights of the September Update: It has pointed out rising inequality worldwide due to stagnant labour income. A major factor behind this decline is Artificial Intelligence (AI) & COVID Pandemic. AI …
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Kharkiv Context: Russia launched missile attacks on Kharkiv resulting in the death of 7 people in a printing house during the strike. Mapping- Kharkiv Kharkiv is situated in the northeastern part of Ukraine. It is the second-largest city in Ukraine after the capital, Kyiv. It is a major cultural, scientific, educational, industrial, and transportation hub …
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Bharat Ratna Award 2024 Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, has been awarded to five distinguished individuals in 2024, marking the highest number of recipients in a single year. The awardees are: Name Description Karpoori Thakur (Posthumous) Renowned socialist leader and former Chief Minister of Bihar, fondly known as ‘Jan Nayak’ (people’s leader). Honoured for …
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Who is Sarojini Naidu? Sarojini Naidu was a political activist, poet, and supporter of Indian independence. She goes by the name “The Nightingale of India,” and she is a well-known orator and poet. Sarojini Naidu was born on 13 February 1879, Hyderabad and Died on 2 March 1949, Lucknow, due to cardiac arrest at 3:30 …
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President addresses Joint Session of the Parliament Context: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Joint Session of the Parliament. Historical Evolution Establishment of the Practice: The tradition of the President addressing Parliament in India commenced following the 1919 Government of India Act. Early Years (1947-1950): Between 1947 and 1950, no addresses were made to the Constituent …
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