Author: ForumIAS

Hadiya’s Choices  Context Question to SC: Does an adult woman not have a right to privacy and autonomy? Author’s views In ordering that “the NIA investigation shall continue in accordance with law,” the SC is continuing to allow the NIA the power to delegitimise a woman’s conversion and marriage and to go on looking for… Continue reading Hadiya’s Choices 

To make instant triple talaq a crime, Govt looks to change Shah Bano law  Context Triple Talaq issue What has happened? Moving to make instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat a criminal offence, the government is considering, among changes in existing laws, amendments to The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 (Shah Bano Act)… Continue reading To make instant triple talaq a crime, Govt looks to change Shah Bano law 

Eliminate torture  Context Article talks about the need of an anti-torture law in India Need for an anti-torture law Failed extradition requests: India has made many requests for extradition of offenders from other countries, and the absence of an anti-torture law may prevent these countries from acceding to India’s requests. Earlier this month, extradition courts… Continue reading Eliminate torture 

Now, a debate on ‘royal welcome’ for Ivanka’s visit  Context India will benefit from the visit of Ivanka Trump, daughter of the U.S. President and Presidential Adviser, says the head of a key business chamber, dismissing criticism of the “royal welcome” Ms. Trump received Criticism Prime Minister of India met Ms. Trump for a one-on-one… Continue reading Now, a debate on ‘royal welcome’ for Ivanka’s visit 

Singapore offers India logistical base  Context India and Singapore 2nd Defence ministerial dialogue What has happened? India and Singapore agreed on greater cooperation and activity in the Strait of Malacca and the Andaman Sea even as the two countries concluded a wide ranging naval agreement for maritime cooperation including logistical support, during the 2nd defence… Continue reading Singapore offers India logistical base 

U.S. now within range of N. Korea’s nuclear weapons  Context North Korea said it successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday in a “breakthrough” that puts the U.S. mainland within the range of its nuclear weapons whose warheads could withstand re-entry to the Earth’s atmosphere Terms to know: ICBM It is a… Continue reading U.S. now within range of N. Korea’s nuclear weapons 

Some animals are more equal than others  Context Paying attention towards conserving species other than large mammals like tiger, elephants, rhinos, leopards and snow leopards Attention only to large mammals: Smaller species ignore There is a great deal of concern over the death and destruction of habitats of large mammals like elephants, rhinos, leopards and… Continue reading Some animals are more equal than others 

‘Services, agri slowdown, a concern’  Context Responses to the latest data on GDP growth Cause of concern While the rebound in GDP growth in the second quarter can act as a ‘confidence booster’ for the economy, the slowdown in the services sector, including finance, transport and hotels, as well as in agriculture is cause for… Continue reading ‘Services, agri slowdown, a concern’ 

GDP growth rebounds to 6.3% in September quarter  Context India’s economy regained momentum in the September quarter as the manufacturing sector shrugged off any teething impact from the July 1 implementation of the Goods and Services Tax to propel gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 6.3% Recovery GDP growth in 2nd quarter: GDP growth recovered… Continue reading GDP growth rebounds to 6.3% in September quarter 

Dealing with data  Context The dawn of the information age opened up great opportunities for the beneficial use of data. It also enhanced the perils of unregulated and arbitrary use of personal data Underlying debate Author states that the dawn of the information age opened up great opportunities for the beneficial use of data. It… Continue reading Dealing with data