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Issues associated with the launch of Coronil

Synopsis: Coronil Launch event is in controversy again. Ministers and public figures must not be seen as endorsing drugs whose efficacy is in doubt Background At a recent event, Haridwar-based Patanjali announced that its Coronil Ayurveda medicine recognized as a “supporting measure in COVID-19” by Ayush Ministry. Ministry awarded the Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CoPP) as… Continue reading Issues associated with the launch of Coronil

President’s rule in Puducherry: Issue in constitutional and legal provisions for Union Territories

Synopsis: President’s Rule is imposed in Puducherry after all parties failed to make government. Legal and constitutional provisions related to UTs contributes to the destabilization of government there. Background President rule is imposed recently in Puducherry after Narayanasamy government lost majority support in the assembly. This incident is not new. It is very common especially… Continue reading President’s rule in Puducherry: Issue in constitutional and legal provisions for Union Territories

Issue of Bail under anti-terrorism cases

Synopsis: Bombay HC granted bail in UAPA case on health grounds. It will set a new example of upholding the individual’s right in anti-terrorism cases. Background Bombay High Court granted bail to poet Varavara Rao on medical grounds. He was jailed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for the Bhima Koregaon case. Recently, Varavara Rao… Continue reading Issue of Bail under anti-terrorism cases

Issue of adultery in Civil Services and Army

Synopsis: SC decriminalized the act of adultery in the Joseph Shine vs Union of India case. However, it is still not clear whether adultery is the right ground for departmental enquiries against Civil Servants or Army officials. Background Members of All India Services (AIS) are governed by a moral code of conduct. It requires them to… Continue reading Issue of adultery in Civil Services and Army

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – 26th Feb. 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 – 26th Feb. 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 25, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 President’s rule in Puducherry: Issue in constitutional and legal provisions for Union Territories2 Issue of Bail under anti-terrorism cases3 Issue of adultery in Civil Services and Army4 PM Modi’s acknowledgement of role of private sector5 Strengthening decentralisation for improving human… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 25, 2021

Use of Criminal conspiracy Law in India – Explained, Pointwise

Recently the Delhi High Court granted bail to a climate activist in the Greta Thunberg toolkit case. The court dismissed the criminal conspiracy charges filed by Delhi police due to a lack of evidence. The law on criminal conspiracy was enacted to control the nationalist movement in India before independence. However, even after more than… Continue reading Use of Criminal conspiracy Law in India – Explained, Pointwise

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