On December 29, 2024, a tragic plane accident occurred in South Korea, killing 179 people. The Jeju Airplane crash is one of the worst airplane crashes that have occurred till now on South Korean soil. The authorities initially attributed the crash to a bird strike, citing potential ingestion of birds into the engines. The aviation industry, stakeholders, and families of the deceased want a more transparent investigation. Source- Phillipine star Immediate Events The crash happened after the plane suddenly lost its altitude while preparing to land and slammed into a densely populated area. Eyewitnesses reported that they heard a loud…
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Introduction The Telangana Assembly on Monday passed a resolution demanding the Bharat Ratna Award for Manmohan Singh for his contribution to the nation. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister A. Revant Reddy and was unanimously agreed upon by the assembly to recommend the former prime minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, for the highest civilian award. Source- NDTV Purpose of the Assembly The resolution was moved following the demise of Manmohan Singh on 25 December, 2024. This special assembly was conducted to commemorate his invaluable contributions to the nation and the formation of the Telangana state. The Assembly expressed its condolences…
The personal and factional politics dominated the internal affairs of the Indian National Congress since Independence. The external environment and internal political process of Congress in UP contributed to the development of factional politics. Before the independence, there were two major conflicts in Congress within UP. One was that the congress was divided into modernists (who wanted to adopt modern methods) and traditionalists (who wanted to maintain older values), and the other conflict was between ideologists and virtuoso politicians. There was also a fifth type of leader called the arbiter; he didn’t participate in conflicts but acted as a mediator.…
Introduction In the last few decades, a considerable increase in technological advancements could be seen, affecting the lives of individuals in all spheres of life. This transformational change has made the nation the fastest-growing digital economy, with smartphones, telecommunications, and digital platforms dominating the mundane errands. However, it has also created some unseen and unheard challenges, making it necessary to unveil the obscured and peer behind the façade. Source- Blog-Humanize IT Digitalization and the Public Sphere The digital technology affects the public sphere more than we realize. The public sphere is a place that provides the space for individuals to…
Introduction The former US president, Jimmy Carter, passed away on Sunday, 29th December. He was the 39th president of the US and died at the age of 100. He was concerned about the welfare of the society and continued supporting the humanitarian efforts even after his presidency, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He was the longest-lived US president and died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, from where everything began. Despite his deteriorating health, he was politically active and went to cast his vote for Kamala Harris. This shows his commitment to politics and his nation.…
Introduction Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced on Friday that the state is set to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religious Act, 1978, which has been dormant until now. This act entails prohibition of any forceful religious conversions. Source- Hindustan times About the act The Act was passed in 1978, 46 years ago, under the tenure of Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, P.K. Thungon. It aimed to curb fraudulent or inducement activities that force religious conversions and order two years of imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10,000 for violations. It was done in order to…
26 December, 2024 will be remembered as one of the poignant days of India’s history as India lost a true gem, Dr. Manmohan Singh—a statesman, an economist, and our former prime minister whose contributions are often underappreciated and overshadowed by contemporary politics. Dr. Manmohan Singh was admitted to AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening because of his deteriorating health. He took his last breath in the hospital and passed away at the age of 92, giving an irrecoverable loss to India. Source- Hindustan Times Early life From his unpretentious roots to the pinnacle of power is a story of a self-made…
Introduction The Indian Space Research Organization is scheduled to launch its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) mission on 30th December. The mission aims to develop a cost-effective technology required to dock and undock spacecraft from Sriharikota using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C60) rocket. Source- Times of India Objectives of the mission Through this mission, India will become the fourth country in the world to have its own space docking technology. This mission is very important for the success of other missions that ISRO is aiming for, such as landing an Indian on the moon and sample return from the moon.…
Background The Aam Aadmi Party introduced two schemes in their budget for 2024-2025. The schemes include Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana, which promised to provide Rs 2100 per month to eligible women and free medical services to the elderly, respectively. Source- India Today WCD and health department’s public notice The Delhi Government’s Women and Child Development department and Health department have disassociated themselves with the schemes that were launched by AAP (Aam Aadmi Party). They issued public notice warning the public not to give any private information as the schemes that were launched by AAP are not officially…
Shyam Benegal, a pioneer filmmaker known for his films that masterfully weave the essence of social realism with parallel cinema, embodying profound and nuanced social reality, passed away on 23 December. This demise caused a fatal loss to Indian cinema. Source- The Indian Express Shyam Benegal’s demise Shyam Benegal was an eminent filmmaker who died at the age of 90 because of chronic kidney disease. Because of his deteriorating and constant health issues, he was admitted to the Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai on 14 December, only a few days after he turned 90. After his death, many celebrities took to…
