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Read Time: 12 minutes Polity What is the controversy around the Sambhal mosque? Recent violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has resulted in at least four fatalities and several injuries following a district court’s directive to survey the Shahi Jama Masjid. Background of the Dispute Origin of Claims: A petition led in the Sambhal district court alleges that the 16th-century… Continue reading Current Affair – 27 November 2024

Read Time: 10 minutes Polity: Supreme Court Upholds ‘Secular, Socialist’ in Preamble of the Constitution Why in News? The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Dr. Balram Singh v. Union of India (2024), upheld the constitutional validity of the 42nd Amendment (1976) that inserted the terms ‘secular’ and ‘socialist’ into the Preamble of the Constitution. What is… Continue reading Current Affair – 26 November 2024

Read Time: 10 minutes Social Issues Celebrating a Legend, Celebrating a Singer-Awardee Why in News? In March 2024, the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award was conferred on T.M. Krishna by The Music Academy, Madras, for his contributions to Carnatic music. However, his recognition sparked controversy due to his outspoken views on social issues, and the subsequent legal challenge regarding the… Continue reading Current Affair – 25 November 2024

Read Time: 9 minutes Social Issues: Understanding the Changing Face of Extremist Violence Why in News? The evolving nature of extremist violence globally, particularly in the wake of events such as the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict, has overshadowed other forms of violence. However, the changing dynamics of extremism—especially the rise of right-wing extremism—remain crucial issues for law… Continue reading Current Affair – 23 November 2024

Read Time: 10 minutes Science & Technology Global consensus must to face challenges in using AI for governance Why in News? In recent discussions at The Hindu AI Summit 2024, experts emphasized the critical need for a global consensus to address the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance. The issues raised included copyright concerns, data protection, cyber… Continue reading Current Affair – 22 November 2024

Read Time: 11 minutes Environment & Ecology Planetary crisis puts children at risk: UNICEF report Why in News? The world is facing an unprecedented planetary crisis, with nearly half of the world’s children, approximately one billion, living in countries that face high risk from climate and environmental hazards, according to UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 (SOWC-2024) report.… Continue reading Current Affair – 21 November 2024

Read Time: 12 minutes International Relations A thousand days of Ukrainian resilience Why in News? On February 24, 2022, the world witnessed a significant turning point in modern history, as Russia launched its full-scale military aggression against Ukraine. Introduction This unprovoked attack aimed at eradicating Ukraine’s sovereignty, culture, and national identity. However, over the course of 1,000 days, Ukraine,… Continue reading Current Affair – 20 November 2024

Read Time: 11 minutes Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356 Why in News? The state of Manipur is currently experiencing extreme sectarian violence, which has led to the breakdown of law and order. This situation warrants the invocation of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, which allows the President to dissolve the state government and impose President’s… Continue reading Current Affair – 19 November 2024

Read Time: 2 minutes Booker Prize Overview: The Booker Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards, given annually for a single work of fiction. History: Founded in 1969 in the UK, initially limited to Commonwealth writers, it is now open to authors worldwide, irrespective of nationality. Eligibility Criteria: Awarded to novels originally written in English and… Continue reading Current Affair – 18 November 2024