Why in the News ? Recent scientific studies warn that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may weaken by nearly 59% by 2100 due to climate change and Arctic ice melt. Scientists fear this could disrupt global climate systems, including India’s crucial summer monsoon. These findings, based on comprehensive environmental impact assessment models, highlight the…
Why in the News? Key observations of the Supreme Court Significance of the judgment Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016● Objective: Ensures equality, dignity, and inclusion for persons with disabilities in line with the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.● Expanded categories: Increased recognised disabilities from 7 to 21 categories.● Rights provided:…
Why in the News? Key findings of the NCRB report Implications and emerging concerns National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)● Establishment: NCRB was set up in 1986 under the Ministry of Home Affairs.● Primary role: Acts as the central agency for crime data collection, analysis, and publication in India.● Major publication: Releases the annual Crime in…
Why in the News? Key highlights of the summit Significance for India and global conservation International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)● Launch: Officially launched by Narendra Modi in 2023.● Objective: Promote global cooperation for the protection and conservation of seven major big cat species while ensuring environmental clearance compliance.● Nature: A multilateral platform for knowledge-sharing, funding…
Why in the News? Key issues before the Supreme Court Constitutional and democratic significance Election Commission of India (ECI)● Constitutional body: Established under Article 324 of the Constitution, functioning with independence similar to bodies overseeing the Forest Conservation Act and Coastal Regulation Zone regulations.● Composition: Consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, whose…
Why in the News? Key issues before the Supreme Court Constitutional and democratic significance Election Commission of India (ECI)● Constitutional body: Established under Article 324 of the Constitution, functioning with independence similar to bodies overseeing the Forest Conservation Act and Coastal Regulation Zone regulations.● Composition: Consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, whose…
Why in the News? Constitutional position of the Chief Minister Floor test and end of tenure Governor and parliamentary system in India● Parliamentary executive: India follows a system where the real executive is the Council of Ministers headed by the CM/PM, ensuring environmental democracy in governance.● Role of Governor: Constitutional head of the State under…
Why in the News ? The Reserve Bank of India informed the Supreme Court that 30 banks have been integrated with the UDGAM portal, enabling legal heirs to identify unclaimed deposits of deceased account holders and improving transparency in dormant financial assets management. RBI’s UDGAM Portal and Supreme Court Proceedings: ● The Reserve Bank of…
Why in the News ? Bangladesh has renewed its demand for the long-pending Teesta water-sharing agreement with India following political developments in West Bengal, highlighting the continued importance of transboundary river management in India-Bangladesh bilateral relations. Bangladesh’s Renewed Demand on Teesta Agreement: ● Bangladesh urged India to reconsider the Teesta water-sharing agreement under the present…
Why in the News ? The World Health Organization has reported suspected human-to-human transmission of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship near Cape Verde, though it maintains that the overall public health risk remains low due to the disease’s typically limited transmission pattern. Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: WHO Assessment and Public Health Concerns About Hantavirus…