Why in news? THE SUPREME Court last week struck down a bunch of rules in several state prison manuals, saying they “reinforce caste differences” and target members of marginalized communities, especially those dubbed as “criminal tribes” in the colonial era. Background: The Supreme Court’s decision came on a petition filed by journalist Sukanya Shanta, who…
चर्चा में क्यों? सर्वोच्च न्यायालय ने पिछले सप्ताह कई राज्य जेल मैनुअल के कई नियमों को यह कहते हुए रद्द कर दिया कि वे “जातिगत मतभेदों को मजबूत करते हैं” और हाशिए पर पड़े समुदायों के सदस्यों को निशाना बनाते हैं, विशेष रूप से उन लोगों को जिन्हें औपनिवेशिक युग में “आपराधिक जनजातियाँ” कहा जाता…
Context: West Asia has long been a region of strategic importance, not only due to its vast oil reserves but also due to its complex socio-political dynamics, historical legacies, and religious divides. For India, the region is crucial for energy security, trade relations, and the welfare of its large diaspora. However, the region is also…
Introduction The International Day for the Total Elimination of nuclear weapons emphasizes global disarmament efforts. The Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons (TPNW), which came into effect in 2021, aims to entirely ban the use, development, and possession of nuclear weapons. India, a nuclear power outside the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), plays a critical role…
Background of Israel-Lebanon Wars Historical Conflicts: The Israel-Lebanon conflict has seen multiple wars and clashes, with the 1982 Lebanon War and the 2006 Lebanon War being the most significant. Role of Hezbollah: Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group backed by Iran, has played a central role in this conflict. Formed in the 1980s, Hezbollah emerged as…
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