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Law panel moots life term for torture: Context The Law Commission recommended that the government should ratify a United Nations convention to tide over difficulties in getting extradited criminals from foreign countries. The steps have been taken due to the absence of a law preventing harsh treatment by authorities. The Law Commission has commended life… Continue reading Law panel moots life term for torture:

Can the Saubhagya scheme work?:  Context: The Government of India has recently launched the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana, or Saubhagya Scheme. What is Saubhagya scheme? The Saubhagya scheme was launched on September 25th, 2017. The scheme will provide electricity connections to over 40 million families in rural and urban areas by December… Continue reading Can the Saubhagya scheme work?: 

Five-judge statute Bench to decide on Aadhaar validity: Context The Supreme Court has decided to constitute a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear petitions from November against the validity of the Aadhaar scheme. A separate Bench of Justices have issued notice to the government on a petition filed by advocate Raghav Tankha, challenging the mandatory linking… Continue reading Five-judge statute Bench to decide on Aadhaar validity:

Threefold rise in domestic budget for fight against tuberculosis: Context According to a report from the World Health Organisation (WHO), India’s domestic budget for fighting tuberculosis showed a dramatic jump from about ₹700 crores in 2015 to ₹2,500 crores last year. Why is it important? Most of India’s budget to combat the bacterial infection use… Continue reading Threefold rise in domestic budget for fight against tuberculosis:

Ease of Doing Business in an uneasy India hides, not reveals:  Context The World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2018 report ranks India at 100 out of 190 countries What is Ease of Doing Business Index? The Ease of doing business index is an index released by the World Bank Group in its Doing business report.… Continue reading Ease of Doing Business in an uneasy India hides, not reveals: 

A big bang bailout: Context: India’s banks received a considerable boost with the Union government deciding to inject Rs. 2.11 lakh crore worth of capital into the sector. The amount is expected to help put India’s banks on the path to recovery. What is the utility of the initiative by the government? By infusing capital,… Continue reading A big bang bailout:

‘Doing Business’ rank: India jumps 30 places: Context: India climbed 30 positions in the latest ease of doing business ranking by the World Bank, in its Doing Business 2018 report released recently. Introduction: This year’s report from the World Bank has been titled Reforming to Create Jobs. The report ranks India at 100 among 190… Continue reading ‘Doing Business’ rank: India jumps 30 places:

Govt. plans to sell Air India, AI Express together: Context The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is working to conclude the sale of national carrier Air India by June 2018 and is keen on selling its core airline operations, together with its low-cost international airline, Air India Express. Decision taken by Air India-specific Alternative Mechanism… Continue reading Govt. plans to sell Air India, AI Express together:

SC relief for self-employed, salaried road accident victims: Context The Supreme Court has held that the ‘future prospects’ of a road crash vict­im must be taken into account while computing the amount of compensati­o­n due to him under the Motor Vehicles Act. How was the compensation rewarded earlier? Compensation is awarded by the Motor Accidents… Continue reading SC relief for self-employed, salaried road accident victims:

Death of Baby Sherin: Adoption process, who’s eligible, what safeguards are in place for the child Context External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has requested Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi to look into the circumstances of Sherin’s adoption. What happened to Sherin? The body of three-year-old Sherin Mathews was found in a tunnel… Continue reading Death of Baby Sherin: Adoption process, who’s eligible, what safeguards are in place for the child