Today in History (October 7th, 1952)
Vladimir Putin(born on 7th October 1952) is a Russian politician who has served as Russia’s President from 1999 to 2008 and again since 2012. He also held the position of Prime Minister in two non-consecutive terms (1999-2000 and 2008-2012). Prior to his political career, he worked as a KGB intelligence officer and held various roles in the security agency.
Summary of Today’s News
SC refuses to stay release of Bihar caste survey data
The Supreme Court of India has declined to halt the Bihar government’s publication of data gathered from a caste-based survey, even though legal challenges to the survey were pending. The court emphasized the state’s right to make decisions, and the case is set for the next hearing in January 2024. The main issue is whether the data was collected unlawfully. The court highlighted the need for transparency in data availability and rejected claims that data publication violated privacy. The State argued that the data, gathered voluntarily, was crucial for identifying areas in need of welfare support.
Nobel Peace Prize 2023 goes to jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent Iranian activist, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of women’s rights, democracy, and opposition to the death penalty in Iran. She is the 19th woman and the second Iranian woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.Top of Form
Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 global goals aimed at addressing issues such as poverty, education, inequality, and environmental sustainability by 2030. The SDGs Report for 2023 highlights slow progress due to factors like COVID-19, the climate crisis, and geopolitical conflicts, with the least developed countries, including India, facing notable challenges.
Freebies before elections: SC seeks response from Rajasthan and M.P
The Supreme Court of India has sought responses from the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan on a plea alleging the misuse of public funds to offer irrational freebies before upcoming elections. The court issued notices to the Centre, the Election Commission, and the Reserve Bank of India based on the public interest litigation (PIL).
