Synopsis – Unwarranted arrest of MP in Andhra Pradesh is another example of the misuse of the Sedition law in India relating to exciting disaffection against the government. Introduction- Section 124-A [which deals with sedition law] has been misused in a number of cases in India. One of them is the unwarranted arrest of K.… Continue reading Misuse of Sedition law in India
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West Asia’s Diplomatic Resets
Synopsis: Factors responsible for the diplomatic engagements between West Asian rivals and India’s opportunity to assist West Asia in providing regional security. Background In the last few months, many West Asian nations have made efforts to bridge their diplomatic ties with their rival nations. One, the most significant one is the recent interaction between Saudi… Continue reading West Asia’s Diplomatic Resets
Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
Synopsis: Instead, of calculating the ‘excess’ death at the national level, Excess death calculated at the District level will provide a more accurate estimation of COVID-19 deaths in India. Background To understand the magnitude of the pandemic there is a need for estimating COVID-19 deaths globally and in India. The most commonly used approach is the… Continue reading Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
India’s Palestine policy
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 India’s Palestine Policy5 Evolving Nature of India’s Palestine policy: Synopsis: India’s statement at the recent UNSC meeting points towards the evolving nature of India’s Palestine policy. The country backed Palestine but without any reference to Jerusalem or its borders. Background: The violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified since the May… Continue reading India’s Palestine policy
Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery
Synopsis: The pandemic time warrants the state to take some proactive measures that would enable the masses to properly exercise their ‘Right to Life’. This would enhance their consumption capacity thereby fueling demand and eventually leading to revival. Contents1 Background:2 About Right to life:3 Acts undermining Right to Life during the Pandemic:4 Way Forward: Background: The… Continue reading Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 18, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery2 India’s Palestine policy3 Method to Estimate Covid Deaths in India4 West Asia’s Diplomatic Resets5 Misuse of Sedition law in India Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery Source: Click… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 18, 2021
Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Process of formation of lightning4 Why are elephants more vulnerable to lightning? What is the News? Recently, 18 elephants died on a hilltop in Assam. The preliminary post-mortem report indicates they had been struck by lightning. Process of formation of lightning During a storm or rain, particles of rain,… Continue reading Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Contributions of Lord Basaveshwara:4 Literary Works: What is the News? The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi, the Birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara. About Lord Basaveshwara: Basaveshwara is also known as Basavanna was born in Karnataka in 1131 CE. He was a Philosopher,… Continue reading PM pays homage to “Lord Basaveshwara” on occasion of Basava Jayanthi
Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the study:4 Key Findings of the study:5 Change in Temperature and Humidity:6 Recommendations: What is the News? A new Australian study has suggested that climate change may be accelerating the degradation of Pleistocene-era rock paintings located in the Sulawesi Island of Indonesia. It is the world’s oldest cave… Continue reading Climate Change impact on Cave Arts of Sulawesi Island of Indonesia
Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings of the Report:4 About CMIE: What is the News? Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE) report on unemployment in India has been released. As per the report Unemployment Rate in India is increasing. Key Findings of the Report: Increase in Unemployment rate: The Unemployment rate in India has increased… Continue reading Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
