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Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has deferred the accreditation of India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for the second consecutive year, which could impact India’s voting rights at the Human Rights Council and some UNGA bodies. The deferral was based on issues highlighted …

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Article 31C

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: The Supreme Court is hearing a case regarding Chapter VIII-A of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976. This chapter allows the government to acquire dilapidated buildings in Mumbai to distribute resources for the common good, citing Article 39(b). The debate revolves around whether private property …

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Project ISHAN

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: WION    Context: India has kickstarted the process of unifying its four airspace regions under Project Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management at Nagpur (ISHAN). This initiative is expected to enhance air traffic management, benefiting airlines and passengers by making operations more efficient and safer. Challenges include technological implementation, …

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Star campaigners

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH    Context: Several political parties have released the list of their star campaigners for the upcoming Lok Sabha General Elections. The Representation of the People Act, 1951, defines rules around star campaigners, who are leaders of political parties appointed for campaigning. A recognised political party can appoint a …

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ASEAN Future Forum

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: MEA    Context: India’s External Affairs Minister, delivered remarks at the 1st ASEAN Future Forum. India supports ASEAN unity and centrality, emphasizing the importance of a strong and unified ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific region.   About ASEAN Future Forum: It was proposed by Vietnam at the 43rd ASEAN Summit …

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Childcare leave

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH   Context: The Supreme Court declared that denying childcare leaves to mothers of children with disabilities violates the state’s constitutional duty to ensure gender equality in the workforce. The court emphasized that women’s participation in the workforce is a constitutional requirement under Article 15, and denying childcare leaves …

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Top-tier security partner

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH   Context: Australia’s new National Defence Strategy (NDS) highlights India as a top-tier security partner, emphasizing the importance of its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in contributing to stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The strategy aims to deepen defence cooperation with India through practical initiatives and information sharing. Australia plans …

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The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Context: The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific, along with other environmental groups, has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to take strong action against plastic pollution ahead of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) session. Over 100 civil society organizations (CSOs) emphasized the urgent …

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Health drinks

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Business Line  Context: The Indian government, has instructed e-commerce platforms to stop categorizing certain beverages, including Bournvita, as “health drinks” on their sites. This directive follows clarification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that there are no defined standards for the term “health drink.” The …

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Prerana Program

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB    Context: Recently the inaugural alumni meet of the Prerana Program was conducted virtually. The event aimed to assess the program’s impact and facilitate the exchange of insights among participants. It featured students sharing positive experiences and the transformative effects of the program on their lives.   About …

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India-Mauritius Tax Treaty

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: LM   Context: India and Mauritius amended their double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) to include a principal purpose test (PPT) aimed at curbing tax avoidance. However, the amended protocol has not been ratified or notified by the Income Tax Department. There were concerns that investments through Mauritius might face …

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Curative petition

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE    Context: The Supreme Court’s decision to allow a curative writ petition in the DMRC case signifies an expansion of its powers beyond constitutionally prescribed processes. The curative writ, a sparingly used judicial innovation, aims to correct grave miscarriages of justice, as established in the 2002 Rupa Hurra …

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Palestinian Membership Application Referred to UN Committee

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Reuters  Context: The United Nations Security Council president has referred the Palestinian Authority’s application for full UN membership to the committee on new member admissions. The committee will assess the application’s compliance with U.N. membership requirements before potentially advancing it for a formal Security Council vote  

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Suvidha Portal

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB   Context: Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 73,000 applications have been received on the Suvidha Portal, with more than 44,600 requests approved. The portal ensures transparency and a level playing field for political parties and candidates by adhering to the First in First out principle. …

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Draft model rules for childbirth registration

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: LM  Context: The Home Ministry has drafted Model Rules requiring parents to record their religion separately when registering the birth of a child, departing from the previous practice of recording the family’s religion. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023, allows the birth certificate to serve as …

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Political parties’ symbols

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH   Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) allocates symbols to political parties and candidates based on the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. Recognized parties have reserved symbols, while unrecognised parties are allotted free symbols during elections. Unrecognised parties can apply for a common symbol if …

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BIMSTEC Charter

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: AIR    Context: Nepal’s Lower House of Parliament endorsed the BIMSTEC Charter recently. The BIMSTEC Charter aims to enhance collaboration among member countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, in areas such as economic prosperity, social progress, and connectivity. BIMSTEC, established in 1997, seeks to …

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NICES programme

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The National Information System for Climate and Environment Studies (NICES), operated by ISRO and other ministries, invites Indian researchers to combat climate change. Potential areas include Space-based ECVs, Climate Indicators, Climate Change Challenges, and Weather Extremes.