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21st century India cannot shun leprosy patients: SC Context Twenty­ first century society cannot justify shunning persons affected by leprosy or keeping them hidden in homes and away from the mainstream, the Supreme Court declared in an order on Monday What has happened? A bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, acting on a PIL… Continue reading 21st century India cannot shun leprosy patients: SC

Rape of minors to attract death in M.P. Context With this, Madhya Pradesh becomes the first State where those convicted of such rapes will face the gallows What has happened? The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a Bill awarding death to those found guilty of raping girls aged 12 and below. With this,… Continue reading Rape of minors to attract death in M.P.

The one­-election idea is a farce Context The case for holding simultaneous elections in the diverse, federal Indian polity is weak News In his address on National Law Day 2017, Prime Minister of India once again raised the issue ofsimultaneous elections to Parliament and all State Assemblies, under the banner of “one nation one election”… Continue reading The one­-election idea is a farce

Govt. may oversee mutts and temples Context Amendment to Muzrai Act News Religious mutts and temples under their control that have so far remained outside the ambit of the government could come within it’s purview if changes being considered for the ‘Muzrai’ Act is any indication 7 member Committee A seven-member committee, currently in the… Continue reading Govt. may oversee mutts and temples 

New graphene battery charges 5 times faster  What has happened? Scientists have developed a new Graphene-based battery material with charging speed five times faster than today’s lithium-ion batteries Who has done it? Researchers at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) in South Korea Significance Provides promise for the next generation mobile batteries and electric vehicles… Continue reading New graphene battery charges 5 times faster 

2 kiwi birds are rare bright spot in grim extinction report  Context The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s latest update What has happened? The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has, Upgraded the Okarito kiwi and the Northern Brown kiwi from endangered to vulnerable. These birds belong to New Zealand What… Continue reading 2 kiwi birds are rare bright spot in grim extinction report 

Fight for market economy status  Context The U.S. protested at the World Trade Organisation against China’s bid for recognition as a market economy. Its opposition is a counter to China’s 2016 legal challenge against the U.S. and the European Union, both of which refuse to accord China the coveted status it wants Market Economy A market… Continue reading Fight for market economy status 

GST opens up a lot of data for policymaking (TH) Context The Chief Statistician of India on the economy, the meaning of the new series of GDP data, and the need to wait for the impact of demonetization to unfold Article is an interview with Chief Statistician of India. Give it a go through once

New India formula?  Context The 15th Finance Commission’s job will be especially tricky in the time of GST What The Centre has moved swiftly to notify the presidential order setting up the Fifteenth Finance Commission, within five days of the Cabinet’s approval The constitutional body is tasked with recommending a fiscal road map and a… Continue reading New India formula? 

₹8,450 crore package to boost exports post GST  Context The FTP mid-term review was to be brought out before July 1, to be implemented along with the GST. It was postponed to incorporate feedback from exporters regarding GST What has happened? The government has announced incentives worth ₹8,450 crore to boost exports of goods and… Continue reading ₹8,450 crore package to boost exports post GST