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Issues in wages Against Housework and Alternatives to it

Synopsis- It is important to recognise the value of unpaid domestic work. However, creating value isn’t always about fair remuneration. A salary to women for domestic work will institutionalise the idea of men as ‘providers.   Introduction– Recently, Kamal Hasan’s party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, promised salaries to housewives as a part of its electoral campaign in Tamil Nadu. Shashi Tharoor also… Continue reading Issues in wages Against Housework and Alternatives to it

Flawed understanding of triple talaq law is leading to its misuse

Synopsis– Faulty understanding of the triple talaq law i.e., Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act of 2019, as well as the Islamic law on divorce is leading to misuse of the act.  Introduction-  In the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act of 2019, a Supreme Court Bench led by Justice D Y Chandrachud observed that mother-in-law of the second respondent… Continue reading Flawed understanding of triple talaq law is leading to its misuse

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 11th January, 2021

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS-Paper 2 Central Vista, executive’s caprice, and rule of law The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive Relax detention norms to prevent drop-outs, says govt.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 11th January, 2021

How to deal with Avian influenza?

Synopsis: Avian influenza must be stopped before continuous spread amongst humans.  Influenza type A viruses cause Bird flu, a highly contagious viral disease. Normally birds are carriers of this virus, takes it across the continent, though unaffected themselves, affect a large population of other birds.  These viruses mainly affect poultry birds such as chickens and turkeys. Although rare, this virus sometimes also… Continue reading How to deal with Avian influenza?

Preparing workforce for COVID vaccination

Synopsis:India is near vaccine roll out, but it lacks trained healthcare workers for the job.   Introduction   The permission of two COVID-19 vaccinats for emergency use is nearing. There is now hope of an end to the pandemic. But for the administration of vaccination and treatment properly and skillfully, a trained and effective workforce is… Continue reading Preparing workforce for COVID vaccination

USTR slams India’s Equalisation levy

News: US Trade Representative (USTR) has released the findings of the Section 301 report.   Source: The Hindu  The report has said that India’s 2% equalisation levy is unreasonable or discriminatory potentially attracting withdrawal of US trade concessions or duties on Indian exports.   What is Equalisation Levy?  When was 2% Equalisation Levy introduced? In the Finance Bill 2020-21 a 2% digital service tax (DST) was… Continue reading USTR slams India’s Equalisation levy

How India is increasing its maritime domain awareness?

Introduction Foreknowledge was identified by the legendary military theorist, Sun Tzu as the critical element in the battle. It can be gathered only with specialized tools and by men who knew the enemy well. Although modern warfare has become technology-based and more complex, ‘foreknowledge’ is still critical as the enemy at sea has become more unrecognizable.… Continue reading How India is increasing its maritime domain awareness?

Dilemma of Reservation and merit system

Introduction   The year 2021 is the centenary year of the “Communal” Government Order (GO) in Madras Presidency. It introduced reservations based on castes and communities. GO was the acknowledgment of the social inequalities prevalent in the society, by the British. Reservation became one of the most divisive public issues, dividing them into ‘reserved’ and… Continue reading Dilemma of Reservation and merit system

Science policy to boost journal access

News: The Government of India has released the Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020. Facts: Prepared by: The policy is initiated jointly by the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (Office of PSA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Aim: The policy aims to reorient Science Technology & Innovation (STI) in terms of priorities, sectoral… Continue reading Science policy to boost journal access

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