Context: India’s first Mars and Moon analogue mission has been inaugurated in Leh, Ladakh, as a part of ISRO’s Gaganyaan program. This mission will simulate life in an interplanetary habitat, focusing on space research and human adaptability in extreme environments.   Key Details of the Mission Objective: The mission aims …

Context: The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, reversing an earlier decision by the Allahabad High Court (HC), which had deemed it a violation of secularism. The Act seeks to combine secular subjects with Islamic studies, offering a structured academic framework for madrasas …

Context: The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) concluded in Zimbabwe with the adoption of the Harare Declaration, a commitment to addressing the adverse health impacts of climate change on African populations.   Objective The Harare Declaration aims to combat the harmful effects of climate change (CC) on …

Context: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India recently reinterpreted Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution, which limits the government’s power to acquire privately owned properties under the guise of serving the “material resources of the community.” This ruling has clarified the balance between individual property rights …

Context: The third edition of MAHASAGAR, a bi-annual initiative led by the Indian Navy, was recently held with a focus on enhancing regional maritime cooperation. Theme: Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Overview: MAHASAGAR (Maritime Heads for Active Security And Growth for …

Context: New initiatives aim to improve the quality of the Indian workforce in Saudi Arabia, supporting economic collaboration and labor reforms. Importance of Saudi Arabia to India Historic Partnership: India and Saudi Arabia established relations in 1947, building on long-standing economic, diplomatic, and cultural ties. Indian Expatriate Community: Over 2.7 …