Source– The post is based on the article “New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Functioning of Judiciary News– Recently, Parliament introduced three Bills transforming India’s criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to replace the Indian Penal Code; the… Continue reading New Bills and a principled course for criminal law reforms
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Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations
Source– The post is based on the article “Unhealthy prescription” published in “The Business Standard” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Regulatory issues in healthcare sector News– The National Medical Commission’s regulation has stipulated that doctors can prescribe only generic drugs, failing which they would be… Continue reading Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations
Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to river water disputes between states News– The Supreme Court is set to hear on August 18, petitions… Continue reading Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing legal challenges?
Our criminal laws must Uphold gender justice
Source– The post is based on the article “Our criminal laws must Uphold gender justice” published in the “mint” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Indian Polity, GS1- Social empowerment News– Recently, Parliament introduced three Bills transforming India’s criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to replace the Indian Penal Code; the Bharatiya Nagarik… Continue reading Our criminal laws must Uphold gender justice
An Act to cement digital authoritarianism
Source: The post is based on the article “An Act to cement digital authoritarianism” published in “The Hindu” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Government Policies for various sectors Relevance: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. News: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, also known as the Data Act, was… Continue reading An Act to cement digital authoritarianism
How To Bottle Inflation Genie
Source: The post is based on the article “How To Bottle Inflation Genie” published in “Times of India” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy Relevance: Inflation News: Consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation, which appeared to have peaked at the beginning this fiscal, spiked to 7. 4% in July, decisively above the Reserve… Continue reading How To Bottle Inflation Genie
Express View on export data: Global headwinds
Source: The post is based on the article “Global headwinds” published in “Indian Express” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy Relevance: Exports from India News: Recently released trade data by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry points towards a continuing weakness in India’s exports. What does the data say? In July, merchandise… Continue reading Express View on export data: Global headwinds
Disaster in the Himalayas: No one likes to say that tourism brings trouble
Source– The post is based on the article “Disaster in the Himalayas: No one likes to say that tourism brings trouble” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster Management News– Article discusses the effects of infrastructure developments for tourism industry on Himalayas. What is the recent development in Amsterdam that… Continue reading Disaster in the Himalayas: No one likes to say that tourism brings trouble
Express View on Himachal Pradesh tragedy: A slippery slope
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Himachal Pradesh tragedy: A slippery slope” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Changes to Geographical phenomenon, GS3- Disaster Management News– recently cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh claimed the lives of 50 people. What are the reasons behind the… Continue reading Express View on Himachal Pradesh tragedy: A slippery slope
Why is the Cauvery water sharing issue flaring up again?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is the Cauvery water sharing issue flaring up again?” published in “The Hindu” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance: Issues related to river water disputes between states News– Recently, the Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court… Continue reading Why is the Cauvery water sharing issue flaring up again?
