NJAC and Collegium System

Why in the news? Chief Justice of India orally said the court would consider a plea seeking to revive the National Judicial Appointments Commission and bring an end to the Collegium system of judicial appointments to the constitutional courts of … Continue reading →

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Ethiopia’s Afar Depression

Why in the news? A long-dormant volcano nameed Hayli Gubbi in Ethiopia erupted after 12,000 years which is located in the Ethiopia’s Afar Depression. Ethiopia’s Afar Depression Other Name: Danakil Depression or  Afar Triangle. Location: Located in northeastern Ethiopia, extending … Continue reading →

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Exercise AUSINDEX – 2025

Why in the news? Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri participated in Exercise AUSINDEX – 2025 held in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Exercise AUSINDEX – 2025 What is it?: Exercise AUSINDEX 2025 is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy … Continue reading →

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Assam Accord (1985)

Why in the news? The Assam government and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) have reached a consensus on “most recommendations” of a panel to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord of 1985. Assam Accord (1985) What is it? … Continue reading →

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Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Programme

Why in the news? The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme has completed 50 years since its launch as a pilot in Karnataka Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Programme Launch: ICDS is India’s flagship early childhood development programme, launched in … Continue reading →

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