Current Affairs - National

The Supreme Court has mandated that 33% of the executive committee posts in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) are reserved for women lawyers. This directive ensures that at least three out of nine seats and two out of six senior executive members are reserved for women, promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

India is ranked 159th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index 2024, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). This index evaluates the freedom and independence journalists have to work and report, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists globally.

Micron's Sanand unit in India is gearing up to introduce its first batch of domestically manufactured semiconductor chips in 2025, primarily focusing on global exports. This move reflects Micron's commitment to technological innovation and highlights India's growing role in the global semiconductor industry.

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) was launched in 2019 during the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York. CDRI aims to enhance infrastructure resilience to climate and disaster risks, supporting sustainable development efforts globally.

The Muria Tribe, living in the border areas between Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Chhattisgarh, holds voter cards from both states for reference and proof of nativity. They are an indigenous Adivasi community known for their settlements within 'India’s Red Corridor' and their progressive perspectives on various aspects of life.