Subject: Art and Culture
Why in News?
Recently Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister unveiled the 108-foot-tall ‘Statue of Oneness’ of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh.
About Adi Shankaracharya:
Major books:
Advocation of Advaita Vedanta:
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Art and Culture
Why in News?
Tamil Nadu's Shore Temple is now India's first Green Energy Archaeological Site.
About Shore Temple:
Key facts about UNESCO
Source: Times of India
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Subject: Geography
Why in News?
According to the recent report of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, about 74% of Smart City Mission projects completed, but urban challenges stay unaddressed.
About Urbanization:
Different types of urban settlements in India:
Status of Urbanisation in India:
Causes of Rapid Urbanization:
Consequences of Rapid Urbanization:
Positive Aspects:
Negative Aspects:
Issues associated with Urbanization:
Government initiatives related to urban development in India:
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Governance
Why in News?
Recently, the Parliament has passed the Mediation Bill 2023.
About Mediation:
Types of Mediation:
Court Referred Mediation:
Private Mediation :
Key Features of the Bill
Significance of Bill:
Challenges of Mediation in India:
Way Forward: Suggestive measures
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Governance
Why in News?
The Parliament passed the women’s reservation bill with a near-unanimous 2/3rd Majority Votes.
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Description | Examples of Use | |
Absolute Majority | More than 50% of the total membership of the house. | Formation of government at the Center and States. |
Effective Majority | More than 50% of the effective strength of the house (total strength minus vacancies). | Removal of Vice-president in RS, Speaker/Deputy Speaker removal. |
Simple Majority | More than 50% of the members present and voting. | Passing Ordinary/Money/Financial bills, Confidence Motion, etc. |
Special Majority | All majorities other than absolute, effective, or simple majority. | Constitutional amendment bills, National emergency approval, etc. |
Types of Special Majority: | ||
Article 249 | 2/3rd members present and voting. | Empowering Parliament to make laws in the state list. |
Article 368 | 2/3rd members present and voting + more than 50% of the total strength of the house. | Constitutional amendment bills not affecting federalism. |
Article 368 + State Ratification | 2/3rd members present and voting + more than 50% of state legislatures by a simple majority. | Constitutional amendment bills affecting federalism. |
Article 61 | 2/3rd members of the total strength of the house. | Impeachment of the Indian President. |
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
Recently the ‘State of Working India 2023’ report, released by Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment.
Major Findings of the ‘State of Working India 2023’ Report:
Source: Indian Express
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
Key points:PCOS: hidden toll of academic pressure on health among young girls.
About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome:
Source: The Hindu
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