Evening edition
Daily current affairs for UPSC, BPSC, State PCS and PSC exams.
Why in news?
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has defied police orders and proceeded to Mumbai for a protest, intensifying the ongoing agitation for reservation for the Maratha community.
Key points
- Manoj Jarange, a fasting activist, is leading the Maratha quota stir.
- He has been denied permission to protest in Mumbai due to law and order concerns during Ganesh festival.
- Jarange plans to proceed to Mumbai with a select group, citing a Bombay High Court ruling that allows democratic agitation.
- He claims a conspiracy to kill him and vows to secure reservation for the Maratha community.
Background & context
The Maratha community has been seeking reservation in government jobs and education. This demand has led to several protests and legal challenges in Maharashtra. The agitation often involves hunger strikes and public demonstrations.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The protest specifically demands OBC quota for Maratha community members with Kunbi caste genealogies.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Society (Reservation, Social Movements) GS Paper 2: Polity (Federalism, Law and Order)
Why in news?
Telangana CM invited Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to the Global Summit and discussed collaboration with the Aga Khan Foundation on heritage restoration projects.
Key points
- Telangana CM invited Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to the Telangana Global Summit (Dec 7-9).
- Aga Khan Foundation is recognized for restoring the State Legislative Council building and Qutb Shahi Tombs.
- Discussions included rejuvenation of Musi River and developing Osmania General Hospital into a heritage structure.
- Telangana aims to increase its GDP share to 10% and develop 'Future City' as a net-zero urban area.
Background & context
The Aga Khan Foundation is an international agency involved in development and humanitarian efforts, often collaborating with governments on cultural heritage preservation and urban development projects.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Future City in Telangana is envisioned as a fully net-zero city spread over 30,000 acres, with 15,000 acres earmarked for green zones.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Society (Heritage Conservation) GS Paper 2: Governance (Government Initiatives, International Cooperation) GS Paper 4: Ethics (Public-Private Partnerships)
Why in news?
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against UP Police for an alleged 'midnight raid', emphasizing the use of statutory remedies.
Key points
- The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea for FIR against UP Police for a raid at former Delhi Mayor's residence.
- The raid was allegedly in search of an independent journalist who flagged issues related to Ram Temple donations.
- The court directed the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional police station under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
- The court also declined to lay down guidelines against 'arbitrary exercise of police power'.
Background & context
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, is a proposed replacement for the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), aiming to streamline and modernize criminal procedures in India.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Supreme Court cited the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, as the relevant law for the petitioner to seek remedy.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 2: Polity (Judiciary, Police Reforms, Constitutional Rights, Criminal Justice System)