Daily Current Affairs  – 30 January 2023

In News Chilly weather in Asia is due to the Polar vortex that brought extreme cold to the US recently. About  Polar vortex The term “vortex” refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air near the Poles.  The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air […]

In News The Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan were renamed ‘Amrit Udyan’ in keeping with the theme of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. A long history of Mughal Gardens in India the Mughal Gardens (now erstwhile) draw inspiration from the Mughal Gardens of Jammu & Kashmir, the gardens around the Taj Mahal and miniature paintings of […]

Context Supreme Court would examine whether minor girls, can marry on the basis of custom or personal law when such marriages are considered an offence in the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006. The Assam Cabinet recently announced that men who marry minor girls would be booked under stringent laws prescribing imprisonment from two […]

In News According to a 2020 report published by the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, there are around 5 million people in India living with dementia. Key Points Facts: Worldwide, 47.5 million people have dementia. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is expected to double every 20 years, going up to […]

In News Justice G. Rohini commission for the sub-categorisation of other backward classes (OBCs) received 14th extension from the President. Background The Justice Rohini Commission was constituted under Article 340 of the Constitution. In 2008, the Supreme Court directed the central government to exclude the creamy layer (advanced sections) among the OBCs. The Kalelkar Commission, […]

In News  In 2023, World Leprosy Day will be observed on 29 January. About Leprosy Day World Leprosy Day is observed every year on the last Sunday of January.  In India, it is observed on 30th January every year, coinciding with the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.    He was deeply committed to the cause of […]

Context Recently, the Union government released endorsement guidelines for Celebs and Social Media Influencers. Endorsements are a form of advertising that uses famous personalities or celebrities who command a high degree of recognition, trust, respect or awareness amongst the people. About The guidelines aim to ensure that individuals do not mislead their audiences when endorsing […]

In News Recently, UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi stated that the UNSC does not reflect today’s realities. More about the news About the UNGA President: Csaba Korosi is a Hungarian diplomat currently serving as President of the 77th UNGA. Mr. Korosi is recently on his bilateral visit to India. It is his first […]

In News Recently, a criminal reforms advocacy group with the National Law University, Delhi released a report on the death penalty in India. Key Takeaways: The Supreme Court of India has initiated a review of the process for awarding death penalty while expressing concern over the manner in which trial courts and High Courts carry […]

In News Recently, the Delhi and Bombay High Courts, in separate orders, have allowed exemptions beyond what is laid down in MTP Act. More about the news Delhi High Court order: Delhi High Court has allowed a minor who had been raped to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, and framed guidelines for officers investigating cases of […]