Source: This post is based on the article “Bail’s in our courts: SC’s idea on new bail law must be taken up by GoI. But judicial officers need reforming too” published in The Times of India on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Judiciary Relevance: Criminal justice system reform and related issues Context: SC recently… Continue reading Bail’s in our courts: SC’s idea on new bail law must be taken up by GoI. But judicial officers need reforming too
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Courts must safeguard common spaces online
Source: This post is based on the article “Courts must safeguard common spaces online” published in Livemint on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity – Fundamental Rights, Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Freedom of speech and related issues News: Recently, Twitter moved the Karnataka high court, asking it to overturn government orders to block… Continue reading Courts must safeguard common spaces online
Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change
Source: The post is based on an article “Bonn meets shows slim chance of action on climate change” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) COP27 News: Recently, representatives from more than 100 countries met at Bonn to hold preliminary… Continue reading Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change
Create more jobs, revamp employment policy
Source: The post is based on an article “Create more jobs, revamp employment policy” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy – Issues related to growth and development Relevance: Employment Generation; News: The Government of India has recently announced a plan to create 10 lakh government jobs and fill… Continue reading Create more jobs, revamp employment policy
The scale of municipal finances is inadequate
Source: The post is based on an article “The scale of municipal finances is inadequate” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Relevance: Financial Issues in the ULBs News: Recently, the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) analysed data from… Continue reading The scale of municipal finances is inadequate
A new judicial device for ‘complete justice’
Source: The post is based on the article “A new judicial device for complete justice” published in the “The Hindu” on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Powers of the SC and Individual Liberty News: In recent, Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of Alt News was arrested… Continue reading A new judicial device for ‘complete justice’
Read The Signs, Upgrade Science
Source: This post is based on the article “Read The Signs, Upgrade Science” published in The Times of India on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Transforming the science and tech ecosystem in India Context: India was the first country to explicitly adopt ‘scientific temper’ in its Constitution, with the 42nd… Continue reading Read The Signs, Upgrade Science
Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs
Source: This post is based on the article “Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs” published in The Indian Express on 13th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) News: A well-crafted trade agreement… Continue reading Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs
70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar
Source: The post is based on an article “70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar” published in the Times of India on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Relevance: Start-ups Ecosystem in India News: In recent periods, the government has… Continue reading 70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar
The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts
Source: The post is based on an article “The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts” published in the “The Hindu” on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Relevance: Anti-Defection Law in India News: Recently, the States of… Continue reading The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts