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SC strikes down Maratha reservation
The Supreme Court of India recently struck down Maratha reservation in the state as it breaches 50% ceiling of reservation. This was done by striking down the Maharashtra law that guaranteed reservation for the Maratha community their quota in employment and public education. Inception In 2016, several Marathas came together under the “Maratha Kranti Morcha”. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Bombay High Court • Maratha • Socially and Educationally Backward Class • Socio-Economic • Supreme court
Public Building and Fire Safety Rules in India
There have been deadly fires in the hospital buildings of India. This includes hospitals treating COVID-19 as well. The recent fires in hospital buildings of Virar region of Mumbai, Bharuch in Gujarat and in Mumbra near Thane has brought the spotlight to the Public Building and Fire Safety rules. Root Cause of the problems The ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Building codes • fire safety • National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) • National Disaster Management Authority • Supreme court
Why were the Goa Infra Projects red flagged?
The Central Empowerment Committee appointed by the Supreme Court recently raised serious concerns of Environmental Impact in Goa. This was related to the double tracking of the railway line between Kulem of Goa and Castle Rock in Karnataka. What did the Committee say? According to the committee, the Railway project will destroy the fragile eco ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: Biodiversity hotspot • Central Empowerment Committee • Coal • Environmental impact assessment • Indian Railways • National Board of Wildlife • Supreme court • Western Ghats
GNCTD (Amendment) Act comes into force in Delhi
On April 27, 2021, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 came into effect. The act was passed by the Parliament during the budget session. The act gives more power to Lieutenant Governor (LG). Key Provisions The act proposed that the word “Government” in National Capital Territory of Delhi meant the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Article 239AA • Arvind Kejriwal • Delhi Government • Lieutenant Governor • National Capital Region • Supreme court
SC asks for National plan on COVID-19 situation
The Supreme Court recently asked the Government of India to submit a National Plan on the COVID-19 situation. Supreme Court took a Suo moto cognisance and issued a notice to the central government on the supply of COVID-19 supplies such as oxygen, COVID care essentials and medicines. Why did SC step in? There are several ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Article 226 • article 32 • High Court • medical oxygen • Suo motu • Supreme court