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Blasphemy law in India

Context Punjab government proposed to add Section 295AA in IPC to expand and tighten law on Sacrilege Sacrilege: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Blasphemy Law: Deals with the matter pertaining to lack of respect toward God, religion, a religious icon, or something else considered sacred. Laws related to blasphemy in India… Continue reading Blasphemy law in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 24, 2018

Archives Q. 1) The Punjab Cabinet’s decision to amend the law to make acts of sacrilege against the holy books of major religions punishable with life imprisonment is retrograde and fraught with undesirable consequences. Explain. Answer: The law will introduce a new section 295-AA in the IPC after India’s ‘Blasphemy law’, Section 295-A, which criminalises “deliberate… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 24, 2018

Must Read News Articles – August 25, 2018

Archives GS 2 Poll panel to brainstorm on key issues Election expenditure, participation of women to figure at meet with seven registered national parties and 51 State parties GS 3 Gave regular warnings to Kerala, Tamil Nadu tells SC State took all necessary steps before Mullaperiyar water was released: affidavit Commute-related pollution: Kolkata shines among… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 25, 2018

Naxalism in India

Context: Recently, 15 Maoists were killed in the Konta area of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh. Who are Naxals? The Naxals are far-left radical communists whose military strategies are loosely based on the ideology of Chinese Revolutionary Mao Zedong. The term ‘Naxal’ derives its name from the village Naxalbari of district Darjeeling in West Bengal, where… Continue reading Naxalism in India

Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 23, 2018

Archives Q1. RCEP ( Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) is not just beneficial for its member countries, but also for the whole of Asia. Analyze. Also, discuss India’s concerns with RCEP. Answer:  RCEP was built upon existing ASEAN+1 FTAs to strengthen economic linkages and enhance trade and investment. Beneficial for members: RCEP will provide a framework aimed… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – August 23, 2018

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