South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration Sparks Outrage

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in South Korea, which led to protests and political turmoil. Lawmakers quickly opposed the declaration, marking a critical moment for the nation’s democracy. Context of Martial Law Martial law was declared amidst rising ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Hemant Soren to be Sworn in as Chief Minister

Hemant Soren, leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), will be sworn in as Chief Minister on November 28. His party achieved victory in the recent state elections. Soren announced the oath-taking ceremony date during a media interaction. Election Results ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax

The Andhra Pradesh government has recently ceased the collection of garbage tax. This decision follows the introduction of a bill by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana. The State Legislative Assembly approved the bill on November 21, 2024, which aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Navin Ramgoolam Appointed as Prime Minister of Mauritius

Navin Ramgoolam has returned to power in Mauritius. He was sworn in as Prime Minister for the fourth time on November 13, 2024. This follows an important victory in the recent general elections. His coalition, the Alliance du Changement (ADC), ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Shigeru Ishiba Re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan

Japan’s political landscape has recently shifted. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced important challenges in the last general election. However, Shigeru Ishiba has been re-elected as Prime Minister. He secured the most votes in both houses of the Japanese Diet. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

What is Kayakalp Scheme?

The Rajasthan College Education Commission has mandated a new initiative. Twenty government colleges will paint their front facades and entry halls orange. This directive aligns with the Kayakalp Scheme. The scheme aims to encourage a positive environment in educational institutions. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Raisina Dialogue – 2020

What is Raisina dialogue? Raisina dialogue is a multilateral conference organized in New Delhi annually by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Observer Research Foundation. This dialogue is organized on the lines of Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. The ..

India’s renewable energy programme of 450 GW (largest in the world)

India is participating the Madrid climate talks and will work to protect its long-term development interests. COP-25 is an important conference on climate change as countries prepare to move from pre-2020 period under the Kyoto Protocol to post-2020 period under ..