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Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Elections and RPA, Issue: Aadhaar-Voter ID linking Context: The Election Commission proposed amending the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1950 to make it explicit that Aadhaar linking with voter IDs is voluntary, but the Law Ministry suggested issuing guidelines instead. Aadhaar seeding with voter ID – Timeline: EC had […]

Syllabus: GS- III Subject: Current affairs Topic: Places in news, Issue: INS Jatayu Context: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Jatayu, a naval base at Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep. This is the second base after INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti. The Navy also commissioned its first MH-60R multi-role helicopter squadron at Kochi Will strengthen India’s surveillance and security

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Science and Technology, Topic: Space Technology, Issue: Second Rocket launchport in Tamil Nadu Context: ISRO decided to build a new launchport to prevent overburdening of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota. New facility in Kulasekarapattinam will cater to smaller payload launches, while SHAR will handle bigger missions. Private players

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Federalism, Issue: Special provision for certain areas ( Sixth Schedule) Context: More about the news: Ladakh seeks inclusion under the Sixth Schedule to address job, land, and cultural concerns. Instead, Union Home Minister offered Article 371-like protections to Ladakh. Key feature of Sixth Schedule: Pertains to administration of tribal areas

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Elections and RPA, Issue: Electoral Bond Scheme Context: Recent Supreme Court (SC) judgement on Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS) The Supreme Court struck down the EBS as unconstitutional. The Court directed the SBI to halt bond issuance and provide purchaser details to the Election Commission of India. However, the SBI has

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector-Education, Issue: National Credit Framework (NCrF) National Credit Framework (NCrF) (announced by UGC in April 2023): Integrates school education, higher education, skill and vocational education from level I to VIII. Defines the learning outcomes and the credits a student should earn for a seamless transition from

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Local Government, Issue: 73rd Amendment act Context: Discrepancy in recent Chandigarh Municipal election Recently SC by using its plenary power under Article 142 of the constitution declared AAP municipal candidate as winner. However just after the SC verdict three councilor from AAP joined BJP and BJP won some key posts

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relation, Topic: Global issues, Issue: Global refugee crisis Context: Recent Italian court ruling against returning sea migrants to Libya Italy’s highest court ruled against forcing rescued migrants back to Libya due to its unsafe conditions. Significance: Reinforces UN agencies’ acknowledgment of Libya’s unsafe status, citing human rights abuses in detention centers.

Syllabus: GS- II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Legislature, Issue: Privileges Context- A seven-judge Constitution Bench unanimously overruled the judgment in P.V Narasimha Rao v. State (1998). Highlights of the judgement MPs and MLAs could not claim immunity from prosecution for accepting bribes to influence their actions in the legislature. Allowed law enforcement agencies to initiate prosecution

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Science and Technology, Topic: Space Technology, Issue: Measuring Methane emission MethaneSat: Launched on SpaceX Falcon9 rocket, orbits Earth 15 times daily to track global methane emissions. Developed by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Harvard University, and others. Aims for detailed methane data, including sources and trends. High-resolution infrared sensors detect methane down to