Category: Miscellaneous

Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre why it is asking for more funds from Union Carbide for the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy pointing out that Rs… 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 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has come out with quality standards for three electronic devices—digital television receivers, USB Type-C chargers and Video Surveillance Systems (VSS). What are… 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 What is the News? The decennial Census exercise has been postponed till September 2023. What is the Census? Click Here to read What does the Constitution say about the Census? The Constitution… 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