Topic: Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir’s Controversial Reservation Policy Amendments
The Jammu and Kashmir government is currently embroiled in controversy over its reservation policy. This policy governs job and educational institute reservations for various social groups. Recently, the...
Uber Shikara: India’s First Water Transport Service
Uber has introduced Asia’s first water transport service, Uber Shikara, in Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir, which blends technology with traditional shikara rides to enhance the tourist experience....Critically discuss the impact of Article 371A on the socio-political stability in Nagaland. How does it reflect the broader approach of the Indian government towards tribal autonomy?
Article 371A of the Indian Constitution has had a profound impact on the socio-political landscape of Nagaland. Introduced as part of the 16-point Agreement of 1960, which led...
Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Union government has introduced a new bill in the Lok Sabha, aiming to provide reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies of Jammu and Kashmir....
‘Sheen-e She’ (Shan): The Mascot of 2024 Khelo India Winter Games
The mascot and logo for the 2024 Khelo India Winter Games were unveiled recently. Keeping with the region’s biodiversity, a snow leopard named ‘Sheen-e She’ or Shan has...
Status Report of Snow Leopards in India
The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, released India’s first nationwide snow leopard population assessment report titled “Status Report of Snow Leopards in India”....
Over 1100 Personnel Receive Gallantry, Service Medals
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced Gallantry and Service medals for 1132 personnel across police, fire, civil defense and correctional services ahead of India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations....
Operation Sarvashakti Launched
The Indian Army has launched Operation Sarvashakti in Jammu and Kashmir. It involves security forces on both sides of the Pir Panjal range. The goal is to flush...
Indian Army to Procure Pup Tents for Troops Guarding China Border
Considering the tense confrontation with China, the Indian Army aims to procure specially designed insulated ‘pup tents’ to shelter the numerous soldiers posted along the freezing Line of...
Jammu and Kashmir Administration’s Rules for Anand Marriage Act Registration
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken a significant step by framing detailed rules for the registration of marriages under the Anand Marriage Act. This Act provides statutory...Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 12, 2023
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 12, 2023 INDIA Supreme Court has upheld the validity of Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 of the...
