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Read Time: 14 minutes Laws that regulate minority institutions do not breach secularism, says Supreme Court Why in News? Chief Justice of India says a State has a right to legislate to improve the excellence of a government-aided minority-run institution. What is Secularism? Secularism is an ideology that emphasises the separation of religion and the state and the neutrality… Continue reading Current Affair – 22 September 2024

Read Time: 16 minutes More rural households now ‘agricultural’: what data says, what this means Why in News? Despite high GDP growth, the farm sector’s employment share is rising in India, reversing decades of rural detachment from agriculture. Introduction The farm sector’s employment contribution is rising, reversing decades of rural India moving away from agriculture. Despite high GDP growth,… Continue reading Current Affair – 21 September 2024

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Read Time: 11 minutes Food access is about equitable agrifood systems Why in the News? Addressing food inequality and ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food are essential steps. Introduction The theme for World Food Day 2024, “Right to Food for a Better Life and Future,” underscores the importance of equitable access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.… Continue reading Current Affair – 16 September 2024

Read Time: 11 minutes Ensuring a proper social safety net for the gig worker Why in News? Defining ‘employment relation’ in gig work is the key. Introduction The rise in gig workers in India has highlighted the absence of social security. The Ministry of Labour is drafting legislation to extend benefits like health insurance and retirement savings, addressing their… Continue reading Current Affair – 15 September 2024

Read Time: 13 minutes A critical message for the urban elite Why in the News? Our technology-enabled ecosystem could be making our cities unliveable. Overview The article highlights how urban heat waves worsen due to poor urban planning, with privileged communities shielded by technology, while marginalized groups suffer from inadequate design and extreme weather impacts. What Is an Urban… Continue reading Current Affair – 14 September 2024

Read Time: 12 minutes Marathi among 5 languages accorded ‘classical language’ status What in News? The Union Cabinet has granted ‘Classical Language’ status to Marathi, alongside four other languages—Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. Criteria for Classical Language Status The decision to accord a language classical status is based on several criteria, including its antiquity, recorded history, and the richness… Continue reading Current Affair – 13 September 2024