Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS-2 Aadhaar can take you places, but not to Nepal The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that Aadhaar cannot be construed as “any other ID issued by the Government of India” for travel to the country. Child labour in film, TV comes under scanner The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has expressed… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 19th 2019

GS-1 Remnants of Iron Age in Malampuzha A team of explorers from Government Victoria College have discovered iron implements belonging to the Iron Age in Kerala from the catchment area of the Malampuzha dam. GS-2 Centre proposes common MBBS exit exam; NEET to apply to AIIMS also The Union Cabinet has approved the National Medical… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 18th 2019

Archives GS-1 321 protected monuments, sites encroached upon, Rajya Sabha told Over 300 Centrally-protected monuments and sites, including World Heritage Sites, across the country are “under encroachment”, according to the government. GS-2 Chinese check: on economic troubles The Chinese economy is seeing the first signs of trouble after long years of sustained growth that rode… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 17th 2019

GS-2 A test of law and justice The challenges made to the 103rd constitutional amendment present a more difficult judicial examination than usual Supreme Court admits petition to decriminalise abortion The Supreme Court admitted a writ petition seeking to decriminalise abortion and allowing women the right to exercise their reproductive choice. No intent to exclude… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 16th 2019

GS-2 Kartarpur Gurudwara: Pakistan agrees to allow year-long visa-free access Pakistan has agreed to give year-long visa-free access for Indian pilgrims to the holy Gurdwara of Kartarpur Sahib. Sexual offence cases not being probed in stipulated time: Report Investigation into nearly half the sexual offences cases are not being completed within the stipulated 60-day period,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 15th 2019

Archives GS-2 India, Russia discuss space cooperation India and Russia explored the “possibilities for production of space systems in India” during a recently held discussion. India, Pakistan officials to meet at Wagah for talks on Kartarpur Indian and Pakistani officials will meet at the Attari-Wagah border to discuss issues, including ways to bridge gaps related… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 13th 2019

Archives GS-2 A welcome debate on electoral reforms A number of practical and constructive proposals on electoral reforms were raised by Opposition parties in Parliament Centre redefines child porn, moots stiff penalties The Union Cabinet has approved a new definition for child pornography in its amendments to the POCSO Act U.S., India to begin formal… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 12th 2019

Archives GS-1 A demographic window of opportunity: on population and policy Recently, the United Nations released the 26th revision of World Population Prospects and forecast that India will overtake China as the most populous country by 2027. The author discusses what policy measures should India take to reap its demographic dividend.  Deepening #MeToo A year… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 11th 2019

Archives GS-2 A shot at economic logic The 12th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) which concluded on July 8 at Niamey, the capital of the Niger Republic, saw 54 of 55 of its member states signing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) for goods and services. The importance of democratic education Rajeev… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 9th 2019