Author: ForumIAS

Protecting couples from mobs Context: The Prohibition of Unlawful Assembly (Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances) Bill has been doing the rounds among States for the past seven years. Why in news? The Supreme Court is expected to frame guidelines in a judgment to protect adult couples from the fury of the mob. So… Continue reading Protecting couples from mobs

Karnataka govt. unveils State flag Context: The Karnataka government has unveiled the State flag ( nada dhwaja ) for Karnataka. Details: If approved by the Centre, Karnataka will be the second State to have a flag after Jammu and Kashmir. The proposal will be now sent to the Union Home Ministry for approval since a… Continue reading Karnataka govt. unveils State flag

SC restores Hadiya’s marriage Context: The Supreme Court has set aside a Kerala High Court order who cancelled the marriage of Hadiya to Shafin Jahan, whom she had married after converting to Islam. Explanation: The Supreme Court recognised and upheld Ms. Hadiya’s freedom “to pursue her future endeavours according to law”. This means Ms. Hadiya… Continue reading SC restores Hadiya’s marriage

Blue Star tribunal focusses on Indian sensitivities Context: A tribunal on whether further details of British involvement in the run-up to the 1984 Operation Blue Star should be made public was set to conclude. Explanation: It is important to come to a conclusion as the issue of Indian sensitivities around Sikh separatism both past and… Continue reading Blue Star tribunal focusses on Indian sensitivities

China says ties with India continue to grow Context: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that China was keen to forge closer India-China ties, cemented by a focus on greater dialogue-based on “mutual trust”. Rebuilding India and China ties: A spate of track-1 meetings is now in the pipeline, including the China-India strategic economic dialogue.… Continue reading China says ties with India continue to grow

A new NAM for the new norm Context: With three-cornered Cold War around the corner, India must seek nonaligned partnerships Three-cornered Cold War: The United States has identified both China and Russia as adversaries, whose leaders, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are determined to stand up to a Donald Trump, who is clinging on to… Continue reading A new NAM for the new norm

Chance for peace: on US and North Korea’s relations Context: The U.S. should grab North Korea’s offer of talks, and enable an environment of trust What has happened? In a remarkable development that followed unprecedented meetings in Pyongyang, South Korea has said that North Korea has been willing to talk to US about giving up… Continue reading Chance for peace: on US and North Korea’s relations

Ringing in change, government style Context: All government employees in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir have been directed to download the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” ringtone on their Jio mobile numbers. Details: The order came from the office of Deputy Commissioner on February 23, who demanded that a compliance report be filed within 24… Continue reading Ringing in change, government style

Female foeticide a shame: Modi Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8th March inaugurated the expanded “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” programme in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district. Details: Prime Minister also launched the National Nutrition Mission, aimed at improving nutrition levels of women and children and reducing low birth weight by 2% each year. Addressing the function… Continue reading Female foeticide a shame: Modi

Changing our stories Context: Sometime soon in 2018, India’s annual GDP will cross England ($2.6 trillion), but why it has taken 71 years for 1.2 billion people to cross the output of 66 million people? Explanation: India’s pathetic productivity is the result of economic stories which were circulated among us after 1947. Not all stories… Continue reading Changing our stories