How to address the pendency of cases in Judiciary? Context: Currently, the number of pending cases in our courts is 446 lakhs and by 2022 it will cross 500 lakhs. The justice delivery system is hurtling towards a disaster. What possible solutions can avert the pendency? Filling sanctioned judicial positions: A detailed analysis shows that between 2006 and 2017, the average… Continue reading Justice delivery system is headed towards a disaster. Judges must take responsibility. Here’s what they must do
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Understanding Pakistan’s Kashmir conundrum
Contents1 How India-Pakistan relations impact development in Kasmir?2 How India-Pakistan relations evolved so far?3 How the Kashmir issue in diplomacy dealt with?4 What are the recent positive developments in India-Pakistan relations?5 Pakistan’s present dilemma on Kashmir: How India-Pakistan relations impact development in Kasmir? Context: As the central government initiates political engagement with the leaders of… Continue reading Understanding Pakistan’s Kashmir conundrum
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of June 2021 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of June 2021 (Third Week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – June, 2021 – 3rd week
Delimitation in UT of Jammu & Kashmir
Context: Assembly elections in Union Territory of J&K News: The Union government’s invitation to 14 key political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir for a meeting with the Prime Minister in the national capital this week has led to speculation about possible scheduling of the Assembly elections Contents1 What is delimitation and why is it needed? 2 How often has delimitation been carried out in J&K? 3 How J&K’s delimitation will… Continue reading Delimitation in UT of Jammu & Kashmir
UAPA being misused to silence voices against injustice’
Contents1 What are the issues with UAPA? 2 About UAPA: 3 Issues with UAPA: 4 Judicial interventions: 5 Suggestions: What are the issues with UAPA? Context: In last week alone three important judgements were delivered on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),1967. These are, The grant of regular bail to three student activists in the Delhi riots case of 2020.… Continue reading UAPA being misused to silence voices against injustice’
A case to decriminalize suicide
Context: Should we stop penalizing suicides and seek for a more permanent solution like repeal of section 309 Indian Penal Code (IPC)? High suicide rate in India India has the highest suicide rate in the Southeast Asian region, according to the World Health Organization. A total of 1,34,516 cases of suicide were reported in 2018 in India, according… Continue reading A case to decriminalize suicide
Geography Quiz: Geomorphology and Bio – Geography | 23 June, 2021
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Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net
Contents1 Why government must provide relief to families lost breadwinners? 2 Government response in court: 3 Arguments from petitioners: 4 Suggestions: Why government must provide relief to families lost breadwinners? Context: Recently a case has been filed in the court demanding compensation for Covid-19 deaths. The petitioners demand one-time compensation payments (₹4 lakh) or notified ex gratia (Voluntary payment by government). Government response in court: … Continue reading Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net
The state of India’s poor must be acknowledged
Context: Trend of rising poverty in India – middle class sliding into poverty amid Covid – 19 pandemic. Contents1 Trends signifying India’s slide into poverty 2 Why this slide into poverty should be a cause of worry for India? 3 Why counting the poor is necessary? 4 Conclusion Trends signifying India’s slide into poverty On ranking of median income, India stood at 99 among 131 countries. With a median income of $616 per annum, it was the lowest among BRICS and… Continue reading The state of India’s poor must be acknowledged
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 23nd 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 23nd 2021
