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
Category: Miscellaneous
Avoid further delay in conducting the Census
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
SC directs committee to build a framework to ensure road safety
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
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs” published in PIB on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2022? National… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Home Affairs
What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?” published in Indian Express on 7th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of draft regulations to allow foreign universities to enter India?3 Why did previous attempts to allow foreign university campuses… Continue reading What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?
Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge” published in PIB on 2nd January 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announces the launch of “Prajjwala Challenge” for bringing about “Transformation of the Indian Rural Economy”. What is Prajjwala Challenge? Launched by: Ministry of Rural… Continue reading Ministry of Rural Development launches Prajjwala Challenge
UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? University Grants Commission has announced draft regulations for foreign universities setting up campuses in India. What are the key provisions of… Continue reading UGC unveils draft norms to allow foreign universities to set up campuses in India
NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges
Source: The post is based on the article “NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges” published in TOI on 5th January 2023 What is the News? The National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC) has released the benchmark scores that the colleges and universities receive during their accreditation process to bring transparency to the process. … Continue reading NAAC releases new benchmarks to assess varsities, autonomous colleges
Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines
Source: The post is based on the article “Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines’ Scheme” published in Indian Express on 5th January 2023 What is the News? Members of the Jain community have been staging protests over demands related to two holy sites — Sammed Shikhar on Parasnath hill… Continue reading Jain community protests: What are the issues linked to Jharkhand, Gujarat shrines
Acid attack victims failed by lack of a cohesive law, legal process
Source: The post is based on the article “Acid attack victims failed by lack of a cohesive law, legal process” published in The Hindu on 4th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the data on acid attack cases in India?3 Are there any laws to punish acid attack cases in India?4 Why… Continue reading Acid attack victims failed by lack of a cohesive law, legal process
