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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

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

Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come

Why we need to permit women as a priest?  Context: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu’s remark that women could be appointed priests in the 35,000-odd temples in the state is long overdue.  Two major criticisms against the entry of women: The fear of women coming in contact with men, and notions of purity… Continue reading Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 22, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs June 22 brief for you today Contents1 Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come. 2 The state of India‘s poor must be acknowledged. 3 Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net 4 Towards a more federal structure5 A case to decriminalize suicide6 UAPA being misused to silence voices… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 22, 2021

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