What is the News? The Supreme Court in its recent judgement has widened the scope of Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code(IPC). This section punishes persons accused of dowry deaths. Data on Dowry Deaths in India: Dowry deaths accounted for 40% to 50% of homicides in the country for almost a decade from 1999… Continue reading Supreme Court Guidelines on “Section 304-B” of IPC
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Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Synopsis: The second wave of pandemic has brutally impacted the dairy sector. There is a reduction in milk demand along with a shortage of livestock feed. The situation is very grim and requires the adoption of robust measures to support the dairy sector. Background: In the first wave, agriculture and allied sectors put up a… Continue reading Dairy Sector in India Needs Urgent Attention
Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
Synopsis – The Government needs to ensure fiscal rehabilitation for improving resilience to Cyclones disasters. Introduction- The Indian subcontinent is among the worst affected regions of the world when it comes to tropical cyclones. It is due to its 4,670-mile coastline, where a large percentage of the country’s population lives. Despite all the planning for… Continue reading Improving Resilience to Cyclones Disasters in India
Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021
Synopsis: Though, the Information Technology Rules, 2021 has many positives there are some ambiguities that need to be addressed. What are the positive provisions in the Information Technology Rules, 2021? Positives in the Information Technology Rules, 2021: It mandates duties on social media platforms such as Removal of non-consensual intimate pictures within 24 hours, Publication… Continue reading Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021
Challenges involved in Shifting the National Museum of India
Synopsis: Shifting the National Museum of India as per the Central Vista Redevelopment Project has many issues and challenges. Background According to the plans of the “Central Vista Redevelopment Project”, the National Museum of India will be shifted to the South Block offices as well as the North Block offices of the Indian government. What… Continue reading Challenges involved in Shifting the National Museum of India
Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
Synopsis: The new IT rules have initiated a tussle between Government and Social Media companies. The government wants compliance while the companies are hesitant to adopt them on the grounds of privacy and freedom. Background: The fault lines are hardening between the government and social media companies over the adoption of the Information Technology (Guidelines… Continue reading Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
What is the News? Cyclone Yaas hit the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal. Upon landfall, the cyclone weakened. About Cyclone Yaas: Cyclone Yaas is a Tropical Cyclone. It has been named by Oman. Yaas means a tree bearing fragrant flowers. Cyclone Yaas is the first cyclonic storm to develop over the Bay of… Continue reading Very Severe “Cyclone Yaas” hits the coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal
A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
What is the News? Around the world, the phrase Crocodile Tears is most often used for politicians who are seen as being fake and theatrical in their reactions to misery and suffering. But scientists so far never understood the complete reason behind Crocodile tears. When do Crocodiles Cry? A study was conducted in 2006 by… Continue reading A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
“Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat’s Banni grasslands within six months. Further, NGT directed a joint committee to prepare an action plan in a month. The court also said the Maldharis will continue to hold the right to conserve the community forests in the… Continue reading “Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
“Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal” and “Ayush Sanjivani App”
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched two things. First, the Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal. And second, the third version of the Ayush Sanjivani App. About Ayush Clinical Case Repository(ACCR): Firstly, the Ministry of Ayush has conceptualized and developed the Ayush Clinical Case Repository(ACCR) Portal. It is a platform to… Continue reading “Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal” and “Ayush Sanjivani App”
