π Thirty-Eighth Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975
π Key Changes:
β Article 352: Modified to allow the President to declare different proclamations of national emergency on different grounds (e.g., war, external aggression, or armed rebellion) simultaneously.
β Article 356: Altered provisions related to Presidentβs Rule in states.
β Article 360: Adjusted provisions regarding the declaration of a financial emergency.
β Article 123: Made the promulgation of ordinances by the President non-justiciable in courts.
β Article 213: Extended the same non-justiciable protection to ordinances promulgated by governors and administrators of union territories.
π Significance:
β Made the declaration of emergency by the President non-justiciable, ensuring the executiveβs decisions during emergencies could not be challenged in courts.
β Strengthened the executiveβs authority in managing emergencies and promulgating ordinances, reducing judicial scrutiny.
The Thirty-Eighth Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975, significantly expanded the powers of the executive, especially during emergencies, reducing judicial intervention in key proclamations and decisions.
#polity #prelims
π Key Changes:
β Article 352: Modified to allow the President to declare different proclamations of national emergency on different grounds (e.g., war, external aggression, or armed rebellion) simultaneously.
β Article 356: Altered provisions related to Presidentβs Rule in states.
β Article 360: Adjusted provisions regarding the declaration of a financial emergency.
β Article 123: Made the promulgation of ordinances by the President non-justiciable in courts.
β Article 213: Extended the same non-justiciable protection to ordinances promulgated by governors and administrators of union territories.
π Significance:
β Made the declaration of emergency by the President non-justiciable, ensuring the executiveβs decisions during emergencies could not be challenged in courts.
β Strengthened the executiveβs authority in managing emergencies and promulgating ordinances, reducing judicial scrutiny.
The Thirty-Eighth Constitutional Amendment Act, 1975, significantly expanded the powers of the executive, especially during emergencies, reducing judicial intervention in key proclamations and decisions.
#polity #prelims
India will roll out the new Labour Codes in phases starting from 2025.
Consolidation of Laws: 29 existing labour laws will be merged into four codes.
Enterprise Compliance:
- Large Enterprises (500+ employees): Immediate compliance required.
- Medium Enterprises (100-500 employees): Transition period before compliance.
Small Enterprises (under 100 employees): Up to two years for compliance.
Centre working with states for final approval and smooth rollout!
Consolidation of Laws: 29 existing labour laws will be merged into four codes.
Enterprise Compliance:
- Large Enterprises (500+ employees): Immediate compliance required.
- Medium Enterprises (100-500 employees): Transition period before compliance.
Small Enterprises (under 100 employees): Up to two years for compliance.
Centre working with states for final approval and smooth rollout!
π World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
π Context:
β WOAH has released its Annual Report on Antimicrobial Agents for Animal Use.
π About WOAH:
β Purpose: Promotes global animal health, welfare, and transparency regarding animal diseases.
β Genesis: Founded in 1924 as Office International des Epizooties, renamed WOAH in 2003.
β Members: 183 countries, including India since 1924.
β Headquarters: Paris, France.
π Key Focus Areas:
β Identified 117 illnesses, including 50+ wildlife diseases impacting livestock, public health, and wildlife.
β Zoonoses: Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
β Recognized by WTO as the authority on international animal health standards and zoonoses.
#science_and_technology
π Context:
β WOAH has released its Annual Report on Antimicrobial Agents for Animal Use.
π About WOAH:
β Purpose: Promotes global animal health, welfare, and transparency regarding animal diseases.
β Genesis: Founded in 1924 as Office International des Epizooties, renamed WOAH in 2003.
β Members: 183 countries, including India since 1924.
β Headquarters: Paris, France.
π Key Focus Areas:
β Identified 117 illnesses, including 50+ wildlife diseases impacting livestock, public health, and wildlife.
β Zoonoses: Diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
β Recognized by WTO as the authority on international animal health standards and zoonoses.
#science_and_technology
Dear Students,
Sixth Economics Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 8:30 PM.
Subject:- Economy
Sub topic:- Industry and Infrastructure
Zoom Link for the class will be shared in the group.
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Sixth Economics Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 8:30 PM.
Subject:- Economy
Sub topic:- Industry and Infrastructure
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Given this backdrop, thereβs likely to be a question on Nataraja (Kuththan, Sabesan, Ambalavanan)
Possibilities
- Significance of tandava
- Bharatanatyam
- Chidambaram (place that means sky of consciousness)
- Tirumurai, Tevaram and Tiruvasagam
- Shaivism
- Which leg is lifted up
- Appar, Sundarar, Sambandar and Manickavasagar
Note - Chidambaram Nataraja Temple is dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu. Thillai is a tree variety.
Possibilities
- Significance of tandava
- Bharatanatyam
- Chidambaram (place that means sky of consciousness)
- Tirumurai, Tevaram and Tiruvasagam
- Shaivism
- Which leg is lifted up
- Appar, Sundarar, Sambandar and Manickavasagar
Note - Chidambaram Nataraja Temple is dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu. Thillai is a tree variety.
π³ Critics Choice 2025 Awards: 'Anora' won the Best Film Award; 'Emilia Perez', 'Wicked' and 'The Substance' won 3 awards each
π 2025 Critics' Choice Awards:
π Best Film: Anora
πΉ Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
πΉBest Actress: Demi Moore (The Substance)
πΉ Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
βΌοΈ Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez) TV Awards:
πΉ Shogun took the top spot with 4 awards, including Best Drama Series.
πΉHacks won 3 awards including Best Comedy Series.
πΉ Baby Reindeer won the award for best limited series.
#UPSC #PSC #currentaffairs #prelims #awards
π 2025 Critics' Choice Awards:
π Best Film: Anora
πΉ Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
πΉBest Actress: Demi Moore (The Substance)
πΉ Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
βΌοΈ Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez) TV Awards:
πΉ Shogun took the top spot with 4 awards, including Best Drama Series.
πΉHacks won 3 awards including Best Comedy Series.
πΉ Baby Reindeer won the award for best limited series.
#UPSC #PSC #currentaffairs #prelims #awards
Bhil Tribe:
β Bhils are considered as one of the oldest tribes in India.
β They are the most widely distributed tribal groups in India.
β The name 'Bhil' is derived from the word villu or billu, which according to the Dravidian language is known as Bow.
β They could be identified as one of the Dravidian racial tribes of Western India and belong to the Australoid group of tribes.
Distribution:
β They are mainly divided into two main groups: the Central and Eastern or Rajput Bhils.
β The Central Bhils are found in the mountain regions in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
β Bhils are also found in the north eastern parts of Tripura.
β Occupation: Nearly all of the Bhil engage in agriculture, some using the slash-and-burn (jhum) method but most employing the ploughs.
β Language: They speak Bhili, which is an Indo Aryan language.
#geography
β Bhils are considered as one of the oldest tribes in India.
β They are the most widely distributed tribal groups in India.
β The name 'Bhil' is derived from the word villu or billu, which according to the Dravidian language is known as Bow.
β They could be identified as one of the Dravidian racial tribes of Western India and belong to the Australoid group of tribes.
Distribution:
β They are mainly divided into two main groups: the Central and Eastern or Rajput Bhils.
β The Central Bhils are found in the mountain regions in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
β Bhils are also found in the north eastern parts of Tripura.
β Occupation: Nearly all of the Bhil engage in agriculture, some using the slash-and-burn (jhum) method but most employing the ploughs.
β Language: They speak Bhili, which is an Indo Aryan language.
#geography
Dear Students,
Sixth Economics Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 8:30 PM.
Subject:- Economy
Sub topic:- Industry and Infrastructure
Zoom Link for the class will be shared in the group.
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Sixth Economics Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 8:30 PM.
Subject:- Economy
Sub topic:- Industry and Infrastructure
Zoom Link for the class will be shared in the group.
https://t.me/+5SmN4Vv1mcFkNTRl
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Dear Students,
Eighth Economics Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 8 PM.
Subject:- Economy
Sub topic:- Economic Reforms
Zoom Link for the class will be shared in the group.
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Eighth Economics Rapid revision class will be conducted today at 8 PM.
Subject:- Economy
Sub topic:- Economic Reforms
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