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A quick recap of the gutkha scam News: The SC has confirmed that the CBI will investigate the guthka scam case Important Facts The gutkha scam relates to the findings of the I-T department which raided the premises MDM brand guthka manufacturer in Chennai, a banned substance in Tamil Nadu since 2013. I-T department finds,… Continue reading A quick recap of the gutkha scam

China wants Pakistan to relocate Hafiz Saeed to a West Asian country News: China has asked Pakistan to relocate Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed to a West Asian country in response to mounting international pressure to act against him for his links with terror groups. Important Facts Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Prime Minister… Continue reading China wants Pakistan to relocate Hafiz Saeed to a West Asian country

Why due Process matters Article: Shreya Atrey, lecturer in Law at the University of Bristol Law School discusses the importance of due process in feminist and social movements Important Analysis: The recent cases of Unnao and Kathua where lawmakers and enforcers themselves engaged in sexual violence or defended the accused show how the legal system… Continue reading Why due Process matters

Justice and redemption Article Krishna Kumar, former director of NCERT, has analyses the role of society and importance of justice in child protection. Important Analysis The delivery of justice to a childhood is different from the conventional idea of justice. Childhood is a formative and vulnerable period of life which makes the justice delivery difficult.… Continue reading Justice and redemption

Seller beware: homebuyers and Bankruptcy Code News The Union Cabinet decision to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), give a relief to home buyers. Important Analysis The Union Cabinet has cleared an ordinance amending the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), a law which came into force in November 2016 to hasten the process of… Continue reading Seller beware: homebuyers and Bankruptcy Code

Divided by the Brexit Debate News: A by-election is to be held in UK which is crucial in gauging the mood of both the nation and the stand on the Labour Party with respect to BREXIT. Important Facts: The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Heidi Alexander,a popular anti-Brexit MP, Janet Daby, a Labour… Continue reading Divided by the Brexit Debate

Government schools to get grants for buying sports equipment News: To promote sports in schools, central government has decided to grants fund to school for sports equipment. Important Facts: The grants for sports are an integral part of Samagra Shiksha Scheme. Note: Samagra Shiksha a scheme provide to make school education an integrated whole from… Continue reading Government schools to get grants for buying sports equipment

Windfall oil tax on ONGC in offing to soften fuel prices News The government is looking for various options to moderate the retail price of petrol and diesel. Important Facts The government may levy a windfall tax on oil producers like Oil and Natural Gas Corp. (ONGC) The tax may come in the form of a Cess,… Continue reading Windfall oil tax on ONGC in offing to soften fuel prices

Global warming may have ‘devastating’ effects on rice News A report published in the journal Science Advances finds that due to rise of carbon dioxide, rice will lose some of its protein and vitamin content, putting millions of people at risk of malnutrition. Important Facts The report is based on the field studies in Japan… Continue reading Global warming may have ‘devastating’ effects on rice

Government order on coal supply may hit non-power sectors News The Non power sector companies raise their concern over government’s decision to prioritise coal supply to power plants. Important Facts The government’s decision to prioritise coal supply to power plants will impact other industries dependent on coal such as cement and aluminium. To address the… Continue reading Government order on coal supply may hit non-power sectors