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Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bhopal Gas Tragedy?3 What was the government’s response to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?4 What is Methyl Isocyanate (MIC)? What is the News? The Supreme… Continue reading Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the standards set up by BIS for these three electronic devices?2.1 Digital television receivers with built-in satellite tuners3 USB Type C receptacles, plugs and… Continue reading Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers

Source: The post is based on the article “Despite SC order, single women denied abortion” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Despite a judgment of the Supreme Court that unmarried women too can terminate their pregnancy until 24 weeks, the situation on the ground remains dismal. Unmarried women are… Continue reading Despite SC order, single women denied abortion

Source: The post is based on the article “Avoid further delay in conducting the Census” published in The Hindu on 8th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Census?3 What does the Constitution say about the Census?4 What are the implications of delaying the census?5 What is the controversy around the census?… Continue reading Avoid further delay in conducting the Census

Source: The post is based on the article “SC directs committee to build a framework to ensure road safety” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has heard a plea regarding road safety through electronic monitoring. What was the case about? The petitioner submitted to the court… Continue reading SC directs committee to build a framework to ensure road safety