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Braille-enabled signboards to be used during Maheshtala bypoll News: Election Commission of India  for the first time will start the use of Braille-enabled signboardsfor visually challenged voters in the upcoming Maheshtala Assembly by-election in West Bengal. Important Facts: The initiative of Braille-enabled signboards was part of the drive to make elections more accessible to persons with… Continue reading Braille-enabled signboards to be used during Maheshtala bypoll

Women’s health crucial to combat stunting: study News: A study by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) highlights the impact of women’s health on stunting of children. Important Facts: The study analysed data from National Family Health Survey (NHFS) – IV There are 63 million stunted children in India In May 2018, the prevalence of… Continue reading Women’s health crucial to combat stunting: study

Wife has the right to know husband’s salary details, rules Madhya Pradesh High Court News: The Madhya Pradesh high court has ruled that wife has the right to know about the details of husband salary. Important Facts: The petition was filled by Sunita jain who has sought a higher maintenance amount from her estranged husband… Continue reading Wife has the right to know husband’s salary details, rules Madhya Pradesh High Court

Ireland’s vote for choice News: In recent referendum, 66.4% of Ireland voters voted to repeal the constitutional block on abortions. Important facts Abortion in Ireland is prohibited according to eighth amendment introduced in 1983. It grants an unborn child and the woman carrying it an equal right to life. In 2013,  abortions in Ireland have been… Continue reading Ireland’s vote for choice

EU proposes ban on straws, other single-use plastics News: The European Union proposed on a bloc-wide ban on single-use plastics. A bloc is a group of countries which have similar political aims and interests and that act together over some issues. Important facts: This set of proposals is a part of EU’s quest to get rid… Continue reading EU proposes ban on straws, other single-use plastics

‘Gaj Yatra’ honours Meghalaya’s elephant corridor effort News Recently the Gaj Yatra began from Tura town in Meghalaya Important Facts: Gaj Yatrais a nationwide campaign launched by the Wildlife Trust of India in collaboration with Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change The campaign aims to protect the elephant and its habitat. The event involves taking… Continue reading ‘Gaj Yatra’ honours Meghalaya’s elephant corridor effort

The impact of environment on FDI News: Vinish Kathuria, Professor at IIT, Bombay, has analysed whether foreign direct investment (FDI) linked to easing environmental regulations in India. Important facts: The findings were published in a study titled ‘Does environmental governance matter for foreign direct investment? Testing the pollution haven hypothesis for Indian States’ in the Asian Development… Continue reading The impact of environment on FDI

Looking for a new clarity Article: Suhrith Parthasarathy, advocate at the Madras High Court, discusses about the loopholes in the Supreme Court. Important analysis: The Supreme Court gave a remarkable judgment in the recent Karnataka election. But this should not veil the deeper problems that the apex court is affected with. These problems are: Firstly,… Continue reading Looking for a new clarity

VVPAT glitches pose a new headache for poll panel News: In recent by elections, there are reports of malfunctioning of EVMs in many booths, especially in Kairana and Bhandra-Gondiya. Important Facts: The Chief Election Officer Uttar Pradesh has admitted that the commission received complaints of malfunctioning of VVPAT machines. The VVPAT replacement rate due to glitches… Continue reading VVPAT glitches pose a new headache for poll panel

No sanctions on Iran: Sushma News: Indian External Affairs Minister has assured that India will not accept sanctions imposed, or to be imposed, by the United States on Iran Important Facts: The statement came in the backdrop of US’s withdrawal from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement, popularly known as the Iran Nuclear… Continue reading No sanctions on Iran: Sushma