Source: This post is based on the article “Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?” published in The Indian Express on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity Relevance: Political party symbol disputes and related issues News: Following the split led by Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray’s… Continue reading Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?
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Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink
Source: This post is based on the article “Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink” published in Livemint on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy Relevance: Monetary policy and related issues News: As crypto can weaken state control of capital flows, India’s policy of global integration must remain adaptable. We should not let… Continue reading Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink
Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer
Source: This post is based on the article “Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer” published in The Indian Express on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Health Relevance: Development of indigenous vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) News: Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India granted market authorisation to the Pune-based Serum… Continue reading Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer
India-South Korea partnership: Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: India-South Korea partnership. News: The newly elected Korean President has brought about a paradigm shift in South Korean foreign… Continue reading India-South Korea partnership: Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership
Bail’s in our courts: SC’s idea on new bail law must be taken up by GoI. But judicial officers need reforming too
Source: This post is based on the article “Bail’s in our courts: SC’s idea on new bail law must be taken up by GoI. But judicial officers need reforming too” published in The Times of India on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Judiciary Relevance: Criminal justice system reform and related issues Context: SC recently… Continue reading Bail’s in our courts: SC’s idea on new bail law must be taken up by GoI. But judicial officers need reforming too
Courts must safeguard common spaces online
Source: This post is based on the article “Courts must safeguard common spaces online” published in Livemint on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity – Fundamental Rights, Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Freedom of speech and related issues News: Recently, Twitter moved the Karnataka high court, asking it to overturn government orders to block… Continue reading Courts must safeguard common spaces online
Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change
Source: The post is based on an article “Bonn meets shows slim chance of action on climate change” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) COP27 News: Recently, representatives from more than 100 countries met at Bonn to hold preliminary… Continue reading Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change
Create more jobs, revamp employment policy
Source: The post is based on an article “Create more jobs, revamp employment policy” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy – Issues related to growth and development Relevance: Employment Generation; News: The Government of India has recently announced a plan to create 10 lakh government jobs and fill… Continue reading Create more jobs, revamp employment policy
The scale of municipal finances is inadequate
Source: The post is based on an article “The scale of municipal finances is inadequate” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Relevance: Financial Issues in the ULBs News: Recently, the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) analysed data from… Continue reading The scale of municipal finances is inadequate
A new judicial device for ‘complete justice’
Source: The post is based on the article “A new judicial device for complete justice” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Powers of the SC and Individual Liberty News: In recent, Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of Alt News was arrested… Continue reading A new judicial device for ‘complete justice’
