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Testing times  Context Financial Stability report released by RBI News The Central government has been working hard to address India’s twin balance sheet problem, but it hasn’t had much to show in the form of results. The Financial Stability Report released by the Reserve Bank of India, for one, suggests that India is still far… Continue reading Testing times 

India leads in global milk production  Context Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Thursday said during the past three years, India has outpaced the global milk production with an annual growth rate of 5.53% compared with the 2.09% achieved globally The occasion He was speaking at the Consultative Committee meeting on Dairy Development held… Continue reading India leads in global milk production 

Listen to these four girls  Context The tragic suicide of students in Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu points to the crisis that grips India’s education system  Child psychology If you consult a typical textbook on adolescent psychology, you will find such emotions to be common The text will probably dwell on identity, self-worth and petulance Teachers… Continue reading Listen to these four girls 

WHO to classify ‘gaming disorder’ as mental health condition  Context With more and more youngsters getting hooked on video games, both online and offline, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is set to classify gaming disorder as a mental health condition next year. Nearly 7% of population that was studied exhibited symptoms of depression and anxiety,… Continue reading WHO to classify ‘gaming disorder’ as mental health condition 

The old order changeth not  Context Many redundant laws have been repealed. But much of the deadwood waits to be removed, especially in states. Government has done its part The government has identified around 1,800 laws that require to be removed from the statute books In the past three years, Parliament has repealed about 1,200 obsolete… Continue reading The old order changeth not 

Legal excess  Context The triple talaq bill is a textbook case of overcriminalisation Quote Every punishment which does not arise from absolute necessity, says Montesquieu, is tyrannical Only as a last resort In fact, criminal law should be used only as a “last resort” (ultima ratio) and only for the “most reprehensible wrongs”.  Excessive use… Continue reading Legal excess 

Bill to criminalise triple talaq passed in Lok Sabha   Context Amidst protests from a few political parties, including those close to the BJP, the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed by voice vote the Bill that makes instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat a criminal offence, with a jail term of up to three years.  Govt. refuses Congress’s plea… Continue reading Bill to criminalise triple talaq passed in Lok Sabha 

How To Act East  Context Improve security in Northeast to improve connectivity with South East Asia Two key issues Political will and dynamism for propelling India’s “Act East” policy needs to be complemented with urgent measures to address two key issues — lack of “security” and “connectivity” Addressing them is necessary to make the Northeast (NE)… Continue reading How To Act East 

Violators must pay: on fire tragedies Context The loss of at least 14 lives in the fire in a Mumbai rooftop restaurant Author’s contention Author contends that the fire in a Mumbai rooftop restaurant where 14 lives were lost must compel a relentless campaign for safety in buildings, punishment for those guilty of breaking rules; exemplary… Continue reading Violators must pay: on fire tragedies

Photovoltaic road tested in China  Context China successfully tested its first photovoltaic highway based on home-grown technology in the country’s eastern Shandong province on Thursday, according to reports from Xinhua. The road has wireless charging systems for electric vehicles Road constructed using solar panels The road is constructed using solar panels which have a thin… Continue reading Photovoltaic road tested in China