Daily Current Affairs — 1 May 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
SC upholds courts’ power to modify arbitral awards under limited circumstances
In News The Supreme Court of India, in a majority 4:1 judgment, ruled that courts have the limited power to modify arbitral awards under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Major Highlights of the Judgement Courts can modify awards to remove invalid portions or correct typographical, computational, or clerical errors. Courts can also adjust the interest post-award if necessary.
Right To Digital Access Part of Article 21
Context The Supreme court emphasized that digital access is a crucial component of the Right to Life under Article 21. Background The judgment was based on a petition filed by a group of acid attack survivors. They raised concerns about how disabled people, including acid attack victims, find it nearly impossible to successfully complete the digital KYC processes, which include visual tasks.
Cabinet Approves Caste Enumeration in Upcoming Census
Context Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), chaired by Prime Minister of India, has decided to include caste enumeration in the upcoming Census exercise, marking a significant shift in India’s approach to demographic data collection. Caste Based Enumeration Historical Perspective: The last caste-based enumeration in India was carried out in 1931 under British rule, recording 4,147 distinct castes. Although caste details were gathered in 1941, they were never published du
50 Years of End of the Vietnam War
Context The Vietnamese celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Background Vietnam had been a French colony since the mid-19th century, part of French Indochina (along with Laos and Cambodia). During World War II, the Japanese occupied Vietnam but allowed the French to maintain some control.
Disproportionate Burden on Women in Risk Society
Context In a risk society shaped by modern crises, women disproportionately bear the burden due to existing gender inequalities and caregiving roles. What is Risk Society? The term ‘risk society’ describes a shift from an industrial society to one increasingly shaped by uncertainty and hazards created by technological and environmental developments.
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