Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Supreme Court rejected a plea filed by five states to appoint the DGP through an internal state committee rather than UPSC. All five states (Punjab, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar and Haryana)wanted modification in the apex court orders passed in 2006 which provided for directions pertaining police… Continue reading 7 PM | DGP appointment: SC dismisses pleas |18 January, 2019
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7 PM | Collegium controversy:| 18 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Recently SC collegium recommended names of two judges for appointment allegedly in an arbitrary manner. SC recommended names of Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice Sanjiv Khanna to the governmentfor elevation to the apex court by superseding judges senior to them. The recommendation raises several doubts about the… Continue reading 7 PM | Collegium controversy:| 18 January, 2019
7 PM | Antimicrobial Resistance in India- An Analysis | 18 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here What is antimicrobial resistance? Antimicrobial resistance is resistance of a microorganism to an antimicrobial drug that was originally effective for treatment of infections caused by it. Among AMR, antibacterial resistance (ABR) is of prime concern. Microorganisms that develop antimicrobial resistance are called “superbugs” Antimicrobial Resistance in India- Statistics… Continue reading 7 PM | Antimicrobial Resistance in India- An Analysis | 18 January, 2019
Indigenous attack helicopter crosses milestone
Indigenous attack helicopter crosses milestone News: Indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) successfully fired air to air missile at moving target Important Facts: Light Combat Helicopters are developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) LCH is first helicopter in country to successfully pass test of firing air to air missile at moving target not done before… Continue reading Indigenous attack helicopter crosses milestone
Before humans, ‘humanoids’ to do experiments in space
Before humans, ‘humanoids’ to do experiments in space News The ISRO has said that it will not be sending animals on test missions before the planned Gaganyaan Mission- human spaceflight programme. Important facts ISRO will send a humanoid (robot resembling a human) for conducting experiments in space twice before actually sending humans under the Gaganyaan… Continue reading Before humans, ‘humanoids’ to do experiments in space
Measles Rubella Vaccination: Understanding the question of parental consent
Measles Rubella Vaccination: Understanding the question of parental consent News The New Delhi High Court has stopped the implementation of the ‘Measles and Rubella Vaccine Immunization Campaign’ by the Delhi government Important Facts The Issue: The Delhi Government had made Measles Rubella (MR) vaccination for students from the age of 9 months to 15 years… Continue reading Measles Rubella Vaccination: Understanding the question of parental consent
The seats around the Afghan round table
The seats around the Afghan round table Important Facts: Issue: United States is likely to withdraw troops from Afghanistan after pulling troops from Syria. Such probable future step demands reform in India’s Afghanistan Policy Analysis of US Afghanistan Policy: Currently US spends $45billion/year on Afghan security and economic development In last 18 years, US lost… Continue reading The seats around the Afghan round table
Learning little
Learning little News: Annual Status of Education Report, 2018 highlights the dismal quality of school learning in India. Facts: The survey for 2018 had a reach of 5.4 lakh students in 596 rural districts. There is no remarkable progress in the status of education in schools in rural areas from the base year of 2008. In… Continue reading Learning little
India’s human rights record
India’s human rights record News: The article discusses the changes in India’s human rights record and its implications. Facts: There are concerns raised by activists, academics and human rights organisations about deteriorating climate in relation to human rights. In January 2019, four UN Special Rapporteurs mandated to report on summary executions, torture, freedom of… Continue reading India’s human rights record
Rupee pact with Iran to aid pharma exports:
Rupee pact with Iran to aid pharma exports: News: India and Iran has signed Rupee Payment Agreement which can boost pharma export to Iran Important Features: Rupee Payment Agreement: Under the agreement Indian oil refiners deposits their import bill payment in designated account maintained by UCO bank 50% of amount credited could be utilized by… Continue reading Rupee pact with Iran to aid pharma exports:
