Current affairs

India’s Response to the Israel War on Gaza

Context October 7, 2024 marked one year since Israel's war on Gaza began. This highlighted the devastating impact on civilians in Gaza. More in News The conflict provoked massive global demonstrations in cities across Europe and the U.S. In stark...

PM Gati Shakti, Objectives and Key Components

PM Gati Shakti: Introduction On August 15, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the PM Gati Shakti initiative during his address from the Red Fort, marking a significant shift in India’s approach to infrastructure development. This initiative aims to create...

Abatement to Sucide

What is Abatement to Sucide? Abetment to suicide refers to the act of encouraging, instigating or aiding another person to commit suicide. Legal Framework: It is governed by Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which states: "If any...

Haber-Bosch Process

The Haber-Bosch Process The Haber-Bosch process was developed by chemist Fritz Haber and engineers Robert Le Rossignol and Friedrich Kirchenbauer. It is a method used to make ammonia (NH₃), which is the main ingredient in many fertilisers. The process is...

NASA’s Clipper Mission

About Clipper Mission Launch: It was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on October 12, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Travel Distance & Duration: The spacecraft will travel approximately 8 billion miles (2.9 billion kilometres) to reach Jupiter...

Rise in WPI Inflation

About Wholesale Price Index (WPI) WPI is a price index that measures the average change in wholesale prices of a basket of goods. The WPI is calculated by the Office of Economic Adviser (OEA) in the Ministry of Commerce and...

Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)

About Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) It is a specialised body that deals with service matters for government employees: It was established in 1985 under Article 323-A of the Constitution. Purpose: To resolve grievances of central and state government employees. It...

Diplomatic Immunity

What is Diplomatic Immunity? Diplomatic immunity is a principle of international law that protects foreign government officials from the jurisdiction of local authorities and courts. It protects diplomats, their families and their property while they are on diplomatic assignment. It...

Northern Sea Route

About Northern Sea route (NSR) It is a shipping route that runs along the Russian Arctic coast, connecting the Barents Sea to the Bering Strait. It connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans through the Arctic It spans approximately 5,600 km...

Right to Unionise (Samsung Worker’s Case)

Challenges Faced by SIWU Registration Issues: The SIWU's application for registration is currently pending in the Madras High Court. Without this registration, the union lacks legal standing and protections that would facilitate collective bargaining and safeguard its members during strikes....