Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS 2 How statistical information can be used The Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Act of 2017 authorises the Centre to decide the manner in which statistical information collected can be used. The original Act of 2008 had restricted the data collected to be used only for statistical purposes. GS 3 Odisha to showcase its… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 17, 2018

Archives GS 2 The roadmap to military reform In the debate on reform in the Indian military, there is a need for clear policy-driven directives that meet India’s national security needs and challenges. Probing an amendment the focus here is on two aspects: one requiring prior approval for initiating investigation into allegations of corruption against… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 16, 2018

Archives GS 2 India rejects U.K. proposal on DNA tests for ‘illegal migrants’ India rejected a proposal by the U.K. to use DNA sampling to establish the nationality of illegal migrants living there citing “privacy issues”. Making ‘lateral entry’ work How India can tap into new sources of leadership talent How to move a mountain… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 14, 2018

Archives GS 2 Ahead of ‘Khalistan rally’, India announces Guru fete Hours ahead of the pro-Khalistan rally in London, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced on Sunday that all Indian diplomatic missions would celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikh faith Guru Nanak. The move is seen as a counter to the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 13, 2018

Archives GS 2 Shashi Tharoor gives Doklam report to Sushma Swaraj Chairman of the Standing Committee on External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Friday met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to resolve the stand-off over the panel’s report on the Doklam crisis. Tight-fisted neighbour? Indian aid to SAARC nations falls Going by government data, assistance fell… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 12, 2018

Archives GS 2 Endless war The global community fails Yemen by not pressuring Saudi Arabia to cease the attacks Two MPs bring private Bill against lynching Ahead of the government which is still consulting stakeholders to cast a law against lynching, Shashi Tharoor, Lok Sabha member of the Congress, and K.T.S. Tulsi, a nominated Rajya… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 11, 2018

Archives GS 2 ‘Jail term for adultery does not make sense’ Section 497 gives a husband the exclusive right to prosecute his wife’s lover. A similar right is not conferred on a wife to prosecute the woman with whom her husband has committed adultery. An Article on J&K Article 35A is a provision incorporated in… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 9, 2018

Archives GS 3 INTACH bats for heritage buildings The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has called for transforming heritage buildings in Rajasthan into “economic assets” for the society. Economic benefits could be derived from these properties as an alternative to paying for their upkeep on a regular basis. Scrub typhus is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 8, 2018

Archives GS 2 Thirty years after the 8888 uprising August 8 marks the 30th anniversary of the people’s uprising in Myanmar. The ‘8888’ uprising (or the eighth day of August 1988) is one of Myanmar’s most important historic days in the context of the pro-democracy movement GS 3 Three northeastern States emerge as new HIV… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 7, 2018