Bombay High Court in Satheesh vs State of Maharastra case acquitted a man of sexual charges under the POCSO ( Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) act. The court cited the stringent Mandatory Minimum Sentence provision in the POCSO act and punished the person based on the IPC section 354 (Outraging the modesty of women).… Continue reading The POCSO Act and associated issues
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A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG
Why in News? Verbio AG, a German company is setting up compressed biogas(CBG) plant in Bhutal Kalan village in Punjab. Increasing CBG production is much more beneficial compared to the Production of CNG. Facts: Compressed Biogas(CBG): It is a purified form of biogas. It can be produced from waste including municipal solid waste, sludge from… Continue reading A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG
What is the POCSO Act?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) enacted in 2012. The Act was formulated to effectively address sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and pornography. In 2019, The Act has been amended. The amendment contains provisions for enhancement of punishments for various offences, provides security and dignified childhood for a child. … Continue reading What is the POCSO Act?
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 29,2021
A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG Why in News? Verbio AG, a German company is setting up compressed biogas(CBG) plant in Bhutal Kalan village in Punjab. Increasing CBG production is much more beneficial compared to the Production of CNG. Facts: Compressed Biogas(CBG): It is a purified form of biogas. It can be… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 29,2021
[DOWNLOAD] Economic Survey 2020-21 pdf
Economic Survey 2020-21 The government presented Economic survey 2020-21 of India in the Parliament today. The budget session starts with its presentation. Every year, the economic survey presents the highlights of the performance of the economy and major programs of government. Download Economic Survey 2020-21: Volume 1 pdf | Volume 2 pdf History of… Continue reading [DOWNLOAD] Economic Survey 2020-21 pdf
India Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with IEA
What is the News? Indian Government has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the International Energy Agency(IEA). About the Strategic Partnership agreement The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation with India in global energy security, stability, and sustainability. Both IEA members and India will jointly decide the terms of the partnership. It will include a phased… Continue reading India Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with IEA
Reason behind Anthropocene epoch- Capitalism or Socialism?
Source: Indian Express Gs3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Synopsis: Human race should respect the carrying capacity of the environment in order to survive. Background After World War 2, there has been a significant rise in the emission of carbon dioxide. Emission was caused by the rapid advancement of the manufacturing sector… Continue reading Reason behind Anthropocene epoch- Capitalism or Socialism?
How should India handle the new virus variants?
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: Mutation of the coronavirus has become a new threat for the world. India must take precautionary measures to deal with it. Introduction New SARS-CoV-2 variants have emerged independently in several countries and the virus is changing very quickly. If it continues to change, currently available vaccines will become… Continue reading How should India handle the new virus variants?
“STI policy 2020” emphasising self-reliance in science
Source: The Hindu Gs3: Science and Technology- Developments Synopsis: The recently released Draft Science, Technology, and Innovation policy has many issues and challenges that need to be addressed to promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat in science Background: Recently, the Department of Science and Technology has released the 5th draft of the Science, Technology, and Innovation policy for… Continue reading “STI policy 2020” emphasising self-reliance in science
Causes of Rising Inequality
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Social Issues Synopsis – The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply increased the economic inequality in all countries. Introduction The Inequality Virus report released on the opening day of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. The report states that the COVID pandemic has increased economic inequality in almost every country.… Continue reading Causes of Rising Inequality
