A stronger river referee: (Indian Express, Editorial) Inter-State River Water Disputes gets a new Bill Context: The government introduced the long-awaited Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill 2017. Introduction: The Interstate Water Disputes Act 1956, has been amended about half a dozen times. The amendments have stuck to a template, which relies exclusively on tribunals… Continue reading A stronger river referee:
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Speaking for the voiceless:
Speaking for the voiceless: (Indian Express, Editorial) A need to redefine the process of criminal justice Context: An analysis of rape cases of minors reveals that nothing has changed even after the enactment of the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act in 2012. The Criminal justice process would benefit from more elements of… Continue reading Speaking for the voiceless:
Creating a new normal:
Creating a new normal: (Indian Express, Editorial) (Leaving no stones unturned for a clean India) Context: India has set itself a seemingly impossible goal, to end open defecation by October 2, 2019. India’s primary concern: Lack of toilets allows faecal germs to spread, which cause sometimes fatal illnesses like cholera and diarrhoea, especially among children.… Continue reading Creating a new normal:
Untrained teachers get 2 years to qualify:
Untrained teachers get 2 years to qualify: (The Hindu) Bills passed for Untrained teachers Context The Lok Sabha passed a Bill that offers untrained teachers teaching in schools’ time till March 31, 2019, to acquire B.El. Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education) or D. El. Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education) qualifications to hold their jobs as… Continue reading Untrained teachers get 2 years to qualify:
Digital trade games:
Digital trade games: (The Hindu, Editorial) (Global Digital Trade Paradigm at Proposed RCEP Treaty of ASEAN countries) Background: In order to broaden and deepen the engagement among ASEAN countries, the leaders of 16 participating countries established the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to enhance parties’ participation in economic development of the region. Recently, the negotiators… Continue reading Digital trade games:
Protection of personal data a right’:
Protection of personal data a right’: (The Hindu) (The 2016 case on protection of privacy) Context Petition held by students alleging that a Contract between Facebook and Whatsapp in 2016 was a violation of the citizens’ right to privacy. The issue The Bench is hearing a petition filed by students led by Karmanya Singh Sareen.… Continue reading Protection of personal data a right’:
SC: mentally retarded adult not a child:
SC: mentally retarded adult not a child: (The Hindu) (Biological age is that matters for SC) Context: The Indian Law considers a person’s age only through age not through mental age. This evaluation of age needs to be reconsidered as far as the mentally challenged ones are concerned. POCSO Child sexual abuse laws in India… Continue reading SC: mentally retarded adult not a child:
‘Major deficiencies in Army’s ammunition reserves
‘Major deficiencies in Army’s ammunition reserves’: (The Hindu) (Follow up audit on Ammunition Management in Army) Context The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has presented a bleak picture of the Army’s War Wastage Reserve (WWR) ammunition. The report tabled on Friday is a follow-up audit on the measures taken after the CAG’s earlier report on… Continue reading ‘Major deficiencies in Army’s ammunition reserves
Audit slams Railways on food quality:
Audit slams Railways on food quality: (The Hindu) Context A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in Parliament has found severe deficiencies in the catering services of the Indian Railways. The result of Joint inspection There are deficiencies in respect of quality of food served were noticed. The food available to travelers are unsuitable… Continue reading Audit slams Railways on food quality:
Once hero, now ‘white elephant’:
Once hero, now ‘white elephant’: (Once a pride, INS Vagli lies unattended) Context: Decommissioned in 2010, the Russia-designed submarine INS Vagli currently lies idle at the Chennai port. She proudly served the Indian Navy and the nation for over 36 years. Introduction: The maritime heritage museum was expected to be displayed on a 30-acre stretch… Continue reading Once hero, now ‘white elephant’:
