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WEF Gender Gap Index: India slips to 112th rank, in bottom 5 on health, economic fronts

News:World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the Global Gender Gap Index Report 2019. Facts: About Global gender gap Index: The Global gender gap Index is published annually by the World Economic Forum(WEF) since 2006. The report ranks 153 countries on their progress towards gender parity in four dimensions namely (a)Economic Participation and Opportunity, (b)Educational Attainment ((c)Health… Continue reading WEF Gender Gap Index: India slips to 112th rank, in bottom 5 on health, economic fronts

E-commerce can spur intra-South Asia trade: World Bank

News:The World Bank has released a report titled “Unleashing E-Commerce for South Asian Integration”. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The report has said that e-commerce can become a driver of growth across South Asia and boost trade among the region’s countries but its potential remains largely untapped. The online sales in India as a… Continue reading E-commerce can spur intra-South Asia trade: World Bank

West Bengal stops National Population Register work

News:The West Bengal government has stayed all activities relating to the preparation and update of the National Population Register(NPR) due to controversy over Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About National Population Register(NPR): The National Population Register (NPR) is a Register of usual residents of the country. A usual resident is defined for the purposes of NPR… Continue reading West Bengal stops National Population Register work

ICMR sets up a task force on gene therapy research

News:Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) is setting up a task force on gene therapy research to encourage research in the emerging field. Facts: About Gene therapy: Gene Therapy refers to the process of introduction, removal or change in the content of an individual’s genetic material with the goal of treating the disease and the possibility… Continue reading ICMR sets up a task force on gene therapy research

Mahanadi bird population took a hit due to Cyclone Fani, says study

News:A recent study has found that the impact of super cyclonic storm Fani had affected the bird populations along Mahanadi River. Facts: Key takeaways from the study: The population of sandbar-nesting birds along a 40-km stretch along the Mahanadi river has declined by 81% . The study also found that the population of the birds… Continue reading Mahanadi bird population took a hit due to Cyclone Fani, says study

Explained: When, and to what extent, is the use of force by police legal?

News:Recently,the police action in Jamia Millia Islamia has raised questions on what the Constitution and laws of India say on the right of police to intervene in protests and agitations. Facts: What does the Constitution says? The right to protest peacefully is guaranteed by the Constitution of India. Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) give to all… Continue reading Explained: When, and to what extent, is the use of force by police legal?

Destruction of public property:What the law says, what Supreme Court directed

News:Recently,the Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over rioting and destruction of public property while hearing petitions on alleged police excesses on students in Jamia Millia Islamia. Facts: About Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act,1984:  The Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act,1984 punishes anyone who commits mischief by doing any act in respect of… Continue reading Destruction of public property:What the law says, what Supreme Court directed

7 PM | Climate of inaction: On UN climate change conference | 17th December 2019

Context: Outcome of UNFCCC’s COP25 held at Madrid, Spain. More in news: The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) conference was held from 2 to 13 December 2019 in Madrid, Spain. Despite extending the meeting for 2 days, the outcome is disappointing. UNFCCC: The UNFCCC entered into force on 21 March 1994. The 197… Continue reading 7 PM | Climate of inaction: On UN climate change conference | 17th December 2019

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