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Social issues
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Indian Constitution
SC verdict to affect ban on slaughter: (The Hindu)
The landmark judgment declaring right to privacy a fundamental right would have “some bearing” in matters relating to slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks in Maharashtra.
This thing called privacy: (Indian Express, Editorial)
One salutary consequence is that the right to privacy cannot be curtailed or abrogated by merely enacting a statute but can be done only by a constitutional amendment after complying with certain constitutional prerequisites.
Government policies
Political freedoms necessary: SC: (The Hindu)
Says the right to dissent is important to end the malaise of corruption.
Executive and the Judiciary
Curtailing the legislature: (Indian Express, Editorial)
Delhi HC has limited Delhi assembly’s power to hold the executive to account.
International groupings and agreements
MPs fret over trade deficit with ASEAN: (The Hindu)
Parliamentary panel urges that India should seek better market access for its products and services.
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Science and Tech
Claims on Bt cotton need to be probed, says panel: (The Hindu)
The report of the Standing Committee on Science and Technology claimed that the government cited only overall cotton output and not the average yield in area.
Prelims Related News
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PIB Must Read
1. Ministry of Commerce & Industry sets up “Task Force on Aritifical Intelligence for Economic Transformation” -> World is on eve of 4th Industrial Revolution. Big Data powered Aritifical Intelligence will be key to establish cyber-physical systems. India aims to digitalise manufacturing sector to enhance productivity.
2. “Grievance Analysis and Systematic Reforms” study released by DARPG. Shows that number of grievance lodged to different ministries has increased 5 fold in last 3 years. This is because of quick redressal by government. Now time taken to address a grievance has reduced to 1 week. Steps are being taken to establish an e-office in every ministry and department. DARPG is also developing Development Goal Manual and Good Governance Index
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