Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com | thehindu.com Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Need for such clarification:4 What needs to be done? Synopsis: The centre has given its reply to a petition filed by PUCL pertaining to misuse of Section 66A by the state police. The Centre said that the onus lies with the states to implement the apex court’s 2015… Continue reading Onus on states to implement Supreme Court order quashing Section 66A
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Who is a Bhumiputra in Goa, and why is the Opposition objecting to the new law?
Source: https://indianexpress.com Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the bill:4 Rationale behind its introduction:5 Why is the Opposition objecting to the bill? Synopsis: The legislative assembly of Goa passed the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini Bill, 2021 for giving ownership rights to Bhumiputra (son of the soil)’. However, the bill has been criticised by the opposition as it was… Continue reading Who is a Bhumiputra in Goa, and why is the Opposition objecting to the new law?
SC order to raze Khori Gaon is a jarring example of coercive environmentalism
Source: The Indian Express Synopsis: This is a return to an era of green imperialism, wherein forests around the country are routinely handed over for capitalist profiteering while the landless poor are displaced in the name of restoring ecologies. Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has refused to stop the demolition of over 10,000… Continue reading SC order to raze Khori Gaon is a jarring example of coercive environmentalism
Time to set ourselves a carbon-neutrality goal
Source: Livemint Relevance: Future course of action to for India in keeping its Paris commitment Synopsis: India should take steps to fix itself specific carbon neutrality targets so that we can have a healthy carbon market in India. Contents1 Background2 Sub-continent is vulnerable 3 Paris target is possible4 What must India do? Background Right now, our… Continue reading Time to set ourselves a carbon-neutrality goal
Walking NEP talk
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the various challenges present before the National Education Policy Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Challenges with the National Education Policy:4 Terms to know: Synopsis: A year later, the national education policy remains a guide to the future, but there are challenges. Introduction: It’s been a year since the National… Continue reading Walking NEP talk
The benefits of breastfeeding
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the various advantages associated with breastfeeding and suggestions to improve it. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Breastfeeding timeline:4 Advantages of breastfeeding:5 Initiatives to promote breastfeeding6 Steps to improve breastfeeding in India: Synopsis: The promotion of breastfeeding should be a continuous process, not an event restricted to a week. Introduction: UNICEF… Continue reading The benefits of breastfeeding
Long overdue
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the evolution of All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme in India. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 Evolution of AIQ Scheme:4 About the recent decision to provide reservation: Synopsis: OBC reservation in All India Quota medical seats puts an end to a discriminatory policy. Introduction Recently, the Centre decided to extend its… Continue reading Long overdue
Big cities need to upgrade water run-off systems
Source: TOI Relevance: Fighting the recurring issue of urban flooding Synopsis: Upgradation of storm water drain designs and making storm water drain management a part of smart cities mission is required to fight the problem of urban flooding. Background Every monsoon after a few hours of rainfall our metros are inundated. This annual urban horror… Continue reading Big cities need to upgrade water run-off systems
What Pegasus says about cyber power and our national security?
Source: Livemint Syllabus: GS3 – Security Relevance: Implications of the Pegasus issue Synopsis: Pegasus issue has crucial national security and geopolitical dimensions that must enter the national debate. Contents1 Conflict b/w liberty & national security2 Implications of the Pegasus issue3 Suggestions4 Way forward Conflict b/w liberty & national security Information governance (the way in which… Continue reading What Pegasus says about cyber power and our national security?
Skyglow forces dung beetles to abandon the Milky Way as their compass
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Impact of light pollution on the environment Synopsis: Researchers used Dung beetle to study the impact of the growing light pollution on our environment. Contents1 What is Skyglow?2 Study on the dung beetle3 Impact of light pollution 4 Suggestion/Measures What is Skyglow? Globally, nights are becoming ever brighter. This light floods directly… Continue reading Skyglow forces dung beetles to abandon the Milky Way as their compass
