Category: Must Read News Articles

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

Archives GS-2 Reclaiming the Indo-Pacific narrative At the 34th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bangkok in June, its member states finally managed to articulate a collective vision for the Indo-Pacific region in a document titled “The ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific”. Crimes that India’s statute books have failed to define… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 8th 2019

Archives GS-1 Pink City Jaipur gets UNESCO World Heritage tag The Walled City of Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, made its entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. GS-2 New rules mooted on drugs dispensed by doctors The Central Government is considering amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 7th 2019

Archives GS-2 Vaiko gets one-year jail term for sedition In a rare conviction for sedition, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko was sentenced to a prison term of one year by a special court for elected representatives in Chennai on Friday for a speech he had made in July 2009. Opposition bats for… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 6th 2019