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Maldives will Not Renew Agreement for Joint Hydrographic Survey with India: Top Official

Syllabus:  GS-II, International Relations; Subject: International Relations; Topic: India & its Neighborhood – Relations; Issue: India-Maldives relations; Context: The Maldives government has chosen not to renew a hydrographic survey agreement with India, marking a significant change in bilateral relations. Hydrographic Survey Pact: 2019 Agreement: During Prime Minister Modi’s state visit to the Maldives in June […]

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Upholds Repeal of J&K’s Special Status

SC Upholds Repeal of J&K’s Special Status

Syllabus: GS-II; Polity and Governance. Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the power of the President to abrogate special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. Key Highlights of the Judgement: President’s power:  President could “unilaterally issue a notification that Article 370 ceases to exist’’. President had

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Disability Inclusion in India

Why in news: There need to be more inclusive opportunities and employment in the rural areas as a majority of persons with disabilities live there. Synopsis: Disability is not a standalone issue but intersects with social, economic, and gender vulnerabilities. Recognizing and addressing the multifaceted nature of these vulnerabilities is crucial for effective action. Quantum

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Re-criminalizing Adultery as a Gender-neutral Offence

Why in news: The Parliament Standing Committee on Home Affairs has suggested that the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 be amended to make adultery a criminal offence again— but on gender-neutral terms. Synopsis: Parliamentary Standing Committee, examining the three new criminal law Bills have recommended to reintroduce adultery as a crime in a gender neutral manner.

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SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Syllabus: General Studies Paper-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations. Sub-Topics: Role and Structure of the Supreme Court in India Constitutional Powers and Responsibilities of the Supreme Court Judicial Reforms and Challenges Faced by the Supreme Court Judicial Activism and Public Interest Litigations (PILs) Tags: #Supreme Court #JudicialReforms#ConstitutionalLaw#LegalSystem #IndianJudiciary#Jurisdiction#StructuralReforms#ConstitutionBench #DivisionBench

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All India Judicial Service

All India Judicial Service

All India Judicial Service Syllabus: General Studies II- Polity and Governance Sub-topic: Constitutional Framework: AIJS and Article 312. Separation of Powers: Implications on Judiciary Independence. National Judicial Commission: Oversight in AIJS Recruitment Tags: #AllIndiaJudicialService #AIJS #JudicialReforms #LegalSystem #UPSC #LawCommission #JudicialOfficers #ConstitutionalFramework #LegalEducation #JudiciaryIndependence #MeritBasedSelection #CasePendency #Representation #Transparency #JudicialStandards Why in the News? The proposal for

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Special Category Status

Special Category Status

Special Category Status Why in The News? Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reiterated the demand for special status in Bihar, citing its backwardness, huge population, poverty, and lowest per capita income. Special Category Status: It is a designation conferred by the Central government to states facing socio-economic and geographic disadvantages, aiming to facilitate their development.

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