Current Affairs Notes

The Chagos Archipelago has a complex and contested history, largely shaped by colonialism, geopolitics, and human rights issues. Located in the Indian Ocean, the archipelago is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), but it has been the subject of disputes between the UK, Mauritius, and … [Read more...] about Chagos Archipelago: The last British African colony

The Cruise Bharat Mission is a recently launched initiative by the Indian government, aimed at boosting the cruise tourism sector in India. Read here to learn more. The Cruise Bharat Mission is part of India's broader tourism development strategy, aligning with initiatives like "Dekho Apna Desh" … [Read more...] about Cruise Bharat Mission: Boosting Cruise tourism in India

The resurgence of cholera, despite being preventable and treatable, remains a significant global health threat, particularly highlighted by the 4,000 deaths in 2023, as noted by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Read here to learn more. The global cholera burden worsened between … [Read more...] about Cholera: Is the disease resurging?

In India, state control of temples has been a contentious issue, often involving debates over the separation of religion and state, religious freedom, and the rights of religious institutions to manage their affairs. The practice of state control over temples has historical roots and varies across … [Read more...] about State Control of Temples in India: Arguments for and against state control

The Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) scheme, launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, aims to provide financial and technical assistance for conserving and protecting wildlife and their habitats across the country. This … [Read more...] about Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats

The Witness Protection Scheme in India, launched in 2018, is a critical framework designed to ensure the safety and security of witnesses involved in sensitive legal cases, particularly where their testimony might put their lives at risk. The scheme was approved by the Supreme Court of India, which … [Read more...] about Witness Protection Scheme: Why India needs it?

Legacy waste refers to large amounts of untreated or improperly managed waste accumulated over decades in open dumps or landfills in India. These dumps, often found near cities, consist of municipal solid waste (household waste), industrial waste, hazardous materials, and construction debris. Legacy … [Read more...] about Legacy Waste Management in India

As outlined in Articles 352-360 of the Constitution, emergency provisions impact on centre-state relations is significant as they shift the power balance towards the central government. Read here to learn how these provisions influence the relationship between the two. The recent violence in … [Read more...] about Emergency Provisions impact on Centre-State Relations

The issue of spurious liquor or hooch tragedies is a recurring and deadly problem in India. It refers to the consumption of illegally produced alcoholic beverages, often adulterated with harmful substances like methanol, which can lead to fatal outcomes. Read here to learn about the implications … [Read more...] about Spurious liquor: Hooch tragedies in India