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Supreme Court pulls up Assam for appointing unqualified teachers
The Supreme Court pulled up Assam for appointing teachers who do not meet the qualification requirements set by laws enacted by Parliament. The court warned that such appointments can jeopardize the quality of education for future generations.
Polity
GS-II: Judiciary—Supreme Court observations/orders and governance implications
GS-II: Education—constitutional/policy framework and implementation of statutory standards
GS-II: Social Justice—ensuring quality and equitable access through enforceable legal norms
Why is disaster risk increasing in the Himalayas? [Explainer]
Rising temperatures in the Himalayas are accelerating glacier retreat, expanding existing glacial lakes and forming new ones. This increases disaster risk, including hazards associated with glacial lakes and their natural containment structures (ice/moraine dams).
Environment
GS-II: Disaster preparedness and management (structural/non-structural measures) in disaster-prone regions
GS-III: Climate change impacts; glacier retreat and glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risk in the Himalayas
NEET-UG protests: After Supreme Court quashes FIRs, petitioner says police, government yet to explain their conduct
After the Supreme Court quashed FIRs against NEET-UG protestors, the primary petitioner alleged excessive and militarised police action and sought accountability of senior officers and the political executive. A high-powered enquiry committee has been constituted to examine allegations linked to the July 20 crackdown.
Polity
GS-II: Fundamental rights & constitutional guarantees; policing and accountability
GS-II: Supreme Court/Judicial process; public order and law enforcement
GS-II: Role of Union Home Ministry and institutional mechanisms
Britain bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The UK has announced a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, joining similar restrictions backed by France and Canada. The move is presented as supporting the possibility of a two-state solution and includes potential coverage for construction and related financing.
International Relations
GS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests
GS-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India
Union Finance Minister meets delegation of bank employees representing different Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
Union Finance Minister met PSB employee representatives and discussed concerns including the structure of the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Implementation of the FY 2025-26 PLI scheme (19.11.2024) has been kept in abeyance and will be taken up during ongoing Bipartite Settlement/Joint Note talks.
Economy
GS-II: Government policies and interventions; labour/employee welfare via dialogue and settlements
GS-III: Indian banking and financial sector—PSBs, incentives and performance-linked schemes
Gaurav Gogoi flags removal of gazette notification on Kaziranga animal corridors from Assam’s official website
Assam is accused of uploading an incomplete 2022 gazette notification regarding Kaziranga National Park’s animal corridors/ecosensitive zone, omitting the Panbari Wildlife Corridor, and then removing it later. The issue is tied to delays in notifying multiple corridors and potential gaps in environmental administration.
Environment
GS-II: Environmental governance—roles of committees, legal/administrative lapses
GS-III: Conservation of wildlife and eco-sensitive zones; protected areas and habitat connectivity
India plans to pool factory energy demand to power a green switch
The government plans to pool industrial factory energy demand to buy bulk green electricity at better prices, making renewable power a more reliable alternative to gas. This aims to reduce costs for manufacturers while lowering emissions.
Environment
GS-III: Energy transition/renewable energy policy and clean energy adoption
GS-III: Pollution control and reduction of emissions through cleaner fuels
Appointment of Judges and Additional Judges in Chhattisgarh High Court and Gauhati High Court
The President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, has appointed/earmarked judges and additional judges for the Chhattisgarh High Court and the Gauhati High Court. The appointments include Santosh Sharma (Chhattisgarh HC) and additional judges for the Gauhati HC.
Government
GS-II: Appointment and transfer of Judges (High Courts) under constitutional provisions
GS-II: Structure and functioning of the judiciary; role of President, CJI/Consultation principle
India highlights major expansion of medical, nursing and allied healthcare workforce; reaffirms commitment to equitable access to specialized care for rural, tribal and underserved populations at WHO RC79
At the 79th WHO Regional Committee (South-East Asia) roundtable, India highlighted expansion of the medical, nursing and allied health workforce. The government reiterated commitment to equitable access to specialized care for rural, tribal and underserved populations, linking it to UHC.
International Relations
GS-II: International organizations and initiatives affecting health/universal health coverage
GS-II: Bilateral/multilateral cooperation for development (WHO and regional bodies)
GS-II/GS-III: Health policy—universal health coverage, health workforce and equitable access
Ministry of Earth Sciences and NIOT Host Industry Outreach Workshop on Deep Sea Mining to Secure India's Critical Mineral Future
MoES and NIOT hosted an industry outreach workshop on deep-sea mining for India’s strategic supply of critical minerals. The event highlighted India’s ISA exploration footprint and the broader business and geopolitical importance for the blue economy.
Science & Tech
GS-II: International organizations and treaties relevant to ocean governance (ISA)
GS-III: Environment and sustainable resource use; critical minerals and technology developments
