Regionalization of Constitution to raise awareness Context: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, the Vice President released the updated Tamil and Gujarati language versions of the Constitution of India and the eighth edition of the English-Hindi Legal Dictionary. It was said that providing the Constitution in regional languages would increase legal awareness and democratic participation. Official versions were published in Bodo, Dogri, Santali and Nepali for the first time in the last 10 years. He cited Mahatma Gandhi’s statement that language is a bridge to the cultural sensibilities of a country and Subramania Bharati’s emphasis that Indians should be united in serving Mother India despite speaking many languages. Constitution of India The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949. It came into force on January 26, 1950, and this date is celebrated as Republic Day in India every year. The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is considered the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Supreme Court - Rules for Solid Waste Management Context: The Supreme Court, while hearing appeals filed against the judgments of the National Green Tribunal, has issued new guidelines for solid waste management to be followed across the country. A clean and hygienic environment is part of the right to life. The court noted that negligence in the matter of solid waste can also affect health and economy. District Collectors were ordered to conduct a solid waste management survey and submit a time-bound action report to the Chief Secretary. Corporations, municipalities and village panchayats were urged to follow the solid waste rules 100%. District Collectors should be given the power to monitor the solid waste handling system and report to the concerned departments. The new rules related to solid waste will come into…
