Daily News Analysis for UPSC Civil Services Exam Preparation
India has recently submitted nominations for three new sites to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, including ancient Buddhist monasteries in Himachal Pradesh. This comes as existing heritage sites face mounting conservation challenges due to tourism and urbanization.
The Women's Reservation Act 2023, passed by Parliament in September, mandates 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. However, its implementation depends on delimitation exercises and constitutional amendments that may take several years.