One of the principal objectives of the UN is to solve economic, social, cultural and humanitarian issues through international cooperation. Several specialized agencies have been set up to achieve these goals. These agencies are autonomous organizations working with the UN. They may or may not have been originally created by the UN, but they are…
Foreign policy refers to a country’s strategy in managing its relations with other nations, aiming to safeguard its national interests, maintain global peace, and promote economic growth. It encompasses a set of principles and strategies used by governments to interact with foreign countries, organizations, and multilateral institutions. The significance of foreign policy lies in its…
Art and Culture 1. 40-million-year-old whale fossil stolen Context ● A 40-million-year-old whale ancestor fossil was stolen from Meghalaya, prompting police investigation and concerns over its preservation. Analysis of the news: The fossil is believed to be around 40 million years old and belongs to an ancestor of modern whales. It was discovered in a…
“Secularism does not mean that we are against religion. It means that we are against any religion being the basis for our politics.” – Jawaharlal Nehru Secularism is a socio-political principle that advocates the separation of religion from the affairs of the state and ensures that individuals have the freedom to practice their faith without…
Senior Advocate | Constitutional Law Expert | Legal Commentator Experience: 25+ Years | Supreme Court of India | Policy Advisor About the Author Advocate Rajeev Menon is a renowned constitutional lawyer and a practicing Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, with over 25 years of legal expertise in interpreting and applying the Indian…
Article 231 of Constitution of India deals with Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States. Original Text of Article 231 of Constitution of India (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, Parliament may by law establish a common High Court for two or more States or for…
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programs at prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. Conducted annually by the Consortium of NLUs, CLAT is the most sought-after examination for law aspirants. History of CLAT The CLAT was introduced in 2008 to streamline the…
Inrduction of MPPSC The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution to conduct civil service examinations and recruit candidates for various administrative and government positions in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Key Functions of MPPSC (Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission) The Madhya Pradesh Public…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context A sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Analysis of the news: The ‘Rarest of Rare’ Doctrine The Supreme Court, in Bachan…
Importance of February Edition – Food Storage Infrastructure 1. Shaping Sustainable Food Systems with Storage Infrastructure – A Path way to Viksit Bharat Overview of Indian Agriculture Vision for Development: Viksit Bharat by 2047 Challenges of Food Loss and Waste Government Initiatives and Policies Current Status of Food Grain Production and Storage Capacity Government Efforts…