Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of historical thinking for tackling fake news. Synopsis: Stakeholders are attempting to find a robust and effective solution to filter fact from fiction. In this regard, some experts have suggested the inculcation of historical thinking amongst the masses in order to curb the menace of fake news. Background: Fake news… Continue reading Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Author: Kunal Khureja
Spooky change
Source: Times of India Synopsis: The alleged spying attack (Pegasus) on opposition leaders, journalists and protestors has raised questions over the accountability and independent functioning of intelligence agencies. In this context, a private member bill is introduced for allowing parliamentary oversight over them. Background: Congress MP Manish Tewari has revived his private members’ bill to… Continue reading Spooky change
Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Uttarakhand HC observed that the matter of banning meat concerns the fundamental rights of citizens. India is a country where 70% of the population eats non-vegetarian food, and hence meat ban is not a majority versus minority issue. Background: In March, Uttarakhand had declared all… Continue reading Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Haunting Our Seas: How ‘ghost nets’ threaten marine life and human beings
Source: Times of India Relevance – Marine life is facing threats from human-induced pollutants. Ghost nets are one of the threats that require urgent attention. Synopsis: Ghost nets put severe stress on marine species, which threaten their survival. A reduction in marine species is in turn worrisome for humans as it would reduce the oxygen… Continue reading Haunting Our Seas: How ‘ghost nets’ threaten marine life and human beings
‘Gatekeeper Model’ mooted to prevent suicides in prisons
Source: The Hindu Relevance – Proper human treatment of prisoners is one of the aspects of ensuring human rights in India. Synopsis: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) issues guidelines for dealing with mental health challenges. It proposes a ‘Gatekeeper Model’, where selected inmates would be trained to identify prisoners at… Continue reading ‘Gatekeeper Model’ mooted to prevent suicides in prisons
The laws for surveillance in India, and the concerns over privacy
Source: Indian Express , Indian express Synopsis: The recent Pegasus attack has raised questions over the degree of protection awarded to an individual’s privacy. Relevance – Article highlights laws governing surveillance in India. Background: According to the report of a global collaborative investigative project, Pegasus spyware may have been used by Israeli based NSO group to… Continue reading The laws for surveillance in India, and the concerns over privacy
Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India
Source: PIB What is the news? The Director-General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga has recently released a report titled ‘Potential of Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India’. Geospatial technology is a term used to describe the range of modern tools contributing to the geographic mapping and analysis of the Earth. The… Continue reading Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India
Power hurdles: Consumers need to wait before they can choose supplier
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Challenges ahead of draft Electricity Bill, 2021. Synopsis: The latest amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003 seek to abolish the power distribution license. Further, it will allow any company to supply electricity in an area. However, these amendments might not be enough to remove existing obstacles in the power sector. Background: The… Continue reading Power hurdles: Consumers need to wait before they can choose supplier
Prosecutor, not persecutor
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article highlights the role of public prosecutors in ensuring a fair justice system. Synopsis: The public prosecutor has an ethical obligation to balance the interests of the victims, the accused, and society. His/her conduct shouldn’t be of a persecutor aiming to persistently harass the accused. Background: Father Swamy’s arrest under… Continue reading Prosecutor, not persecutor
Judges must put themselves in the shoes of Parliament: SC
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Supreme Court has recently quashed a Madras High Court verdict on the court’s power to set aside an arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration act. The High Court had held that the court’s powers to “set aside” an arbitral award also included the power… Continue reading Judges must put themselves in the shoes of Parliament: SC
