Source: TH Context: CJI questioned an old Constitution Bench judgment – no court or State has the power to add/subtract/modify the Scheduled Tribes List – was not shown to the Manipur HC. Background: Violent clashes followed after a Single Judge Bench of the Manipur HC directed that the State government shall consider the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Credit Suisse has announced buying Ecuadorian bonds worth $1.6 billion (€1.45 billion) in a debt-for-nature swap that cost the Swiss bank just $644 million. Purpose: Ecuador has committed to spending (for 20 years) on the protection of one of the world’s most precious ecosystems – The Galapagos …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The NCP has demanded an “unconditional apology” from a religious leader (Jaggi Vasudev) for making the claim that Saint Samarth Ramdas was Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji’s guru. Who was Samarth Ramdas/Sant Ramdas? Samarth Ramdas (1608 – 1681) was a Hindu saint, philosopher, poet, writer and spiritual master. …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation/Disaster management Source: DTE Context: According to a new study by the ESCAP, most countries in Asia-Pacific (AP) are inadequately prepared to manage the rising challenges of extreme weather events and natural disasters. Highlights of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) study: …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services Relating to Health Source: TH Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that COVID-19 was no longer a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). When was it declared PHEIC? COVID-19 was announced as a ‘PHEIC’ by the WHO on …
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