Archives GS:1 Society related issues: Cabinet approves education reforms(The Hindu) Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar on Thursday announced that the Cabinet has approved a slew of reforms for school education in the country, in what could be considered as the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan-2 project. Should gambling be legalised?(The Hindu Opinion) Gambling is ubiquitous… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 30, 2018
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Must Read News Articles – March 29, 2018
Archives GS:1 Society related issues: Curbing the khaps(The Hindu Opinion) Many crimes committed in the name of defending the honour of a caste, clan or family may have their origin in India’s abominable caste system, but there are other contributing factors as well. Entrenched social prejudices, feudal structures and patriarchal attitudes are behind what are… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 29, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 28, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: ‘Safe houses’ for couples facing khap panchayat ire(The Hindu) The district magistrate or police chief have to provide couples, who risk the wrath of khap panchayats, not only with logistics and protection at their wedding but also a “safe house” to stay during the first year of marriage. A… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 28, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 27, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International relations: U.S. expels 60 Russians, shuts consulate in Seattle(The Hindu) The U.S. on Monday expelled 60 Russian officials and ordered the closure of the consulate in Seattle, as ties between the nuclear powers continue to deteriorate. Of the 60 being asked to leave, 48 are posted at the Russian embassy and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 27, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 26, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International relations: We’re alert in Doklam, says Defence Minister(The Hindu) The government is ready for any eventuality in Doklam, said Union Minister for Defence Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday. After the emergency(The Hindu Opinion) The Maldivian government’s decision to lift the state of emergency after 45 days, just ahead of the expiry of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 26, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 25, 2018
Archives GS:1 Art and Culture: Saora paintings travel from tribal homes to living rooms overseas(The Hindu) Saora paintings, lately sought by art lovers for living rooms around the world, have their origin in the mud walls of aboriginal Lanjia Saora tribal homes in Odisha. Selling fast at tribal art fairs and handicraft outlets, painting lots… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 25, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 24, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International relations: Tibet is not a card(The Hindu Opinion) India must refresh its overseas China policy and its domestic engagement with the Tibetan community Donald Trump and the art of breaking a deal(The Hindu Opinion) With anti-Iran hawks getting key posts in the U.S. President’s team, the nuclear deal becomes the target… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 24, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 23, 2018
Archives GS:1 Society related issues: Preventing trafficking(The Hindu Opinion) The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill of 2018 addresses one of the most pervasive yet invisible crimes affecting the most vulnerable persons, especially women and children. There has been no specific law to deal with human trafficking, which is considered the third largest… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 23, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 22, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International relations: Behind a growing social fissure(The Hindu) In Sri Lanka, the relationship between the Sinhala Buddhist majority and the Muslim minority has steadily deteriorated since the end of the civil war. When Mahinda Rajapaksa was in power, much damage was caused when violence was unleashed on Muslims by Buddhist mobs, in… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 22, 2018
Must Read News Articles – March 21, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International relations: 39 Indians, abducted by IS in Iraq, are dead: Sushma(The Hindu) DNA tests on remains from mass grave confirmed identities, Minister tells RS Indian Constitution and Polity: Criterion for giving minority tag to educational groups tweaked(The Hindu) Making it easier for educational institutions to get the minority tag, the Department… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 21, 2018
