Source: The post is based on the article “India at 75 looking at 100: Equitable access should be the goal” published in the Indian Express on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS-2, Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. News: At present, India is celebrating the 75th Year… Continue reading India at 75 looking at 100: Equitable access should be the goal
Legal Aid Defence Counsel system launched in 365 districts
Source: The post is based on the article “Legal Aid Defence Counsel system launched in 365 districts” published in The Tribune on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? NALSA Executive Chairman has launched the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) system in 365 districts in 22 states across India. What is the Legal Aid Defence… Continue reading Legal Aid Defence Counsel system launched in 365 districts
Benami law cant be applied retrospectively: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Benami law cant be applied retrospectively: SC” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has struck down two vital provisions of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 which were introduced in the Benami law in 2016. Background… Continue reading Benami law cant be applied retrospectively: SC
New ODI regulations: Govt allows investment in financial services abroad
Source: The post is based on the article “New ODI regulations: Govt allows investment in financial services abroad” published in Business Standard on 24th August 2022. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has released the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules, 2022. The rules are aimed at easing rules for domestic firms that want… Continue reading New ODI regulations: Govt allows investment in financial services abroad
Study of dust from cosmic dance of a white dwarf and companion star could unravel mysteries behind start of life
Source: The post is based on the article “Study of dust from cosmic dance of a white dwarf and companion star could unravel mysteries behind start of life” published in PIB on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? Scientists from SN Bose Centre for Basic Science(SNBCBS) studied the thick dust formed around the novae… Continue reading Study of dust from cosmic dance of a white dwarf and companion star could unravel mysteries behind start of life
Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. What is the News? The government of India has released the Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022. What is the purpose of Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Rules, 2022? The rules amend the original… Continue reading Govt. amends Supreme Court Judges Rules
Commerce Minister releases report on ‘Restructuring of Department of Commerce’
Source: The post is based on the article “Commerce Minister releases report on Restructuring of Department of Commerce” published in PIB on 23rd August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has released the ‘Department of Commerce Restructuring Dossier’. What is the purpose of the “Department of Commerce Restructuring Dossier”… Continue reading Commerce Minister releases report on ‘Restructuring of Department of Commerce’
India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 Religion-wise Sex Ratio4 What is the significance of this data? What is the News? Pew Research Center has released… Continue reading India’s sex ratio at birth normalises slightly
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Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission
Source: The post is based on the article “Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System. Relevance: About the remission of convicts. News: Recently, the Gujarat government released 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano murder and… Continue reading Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission
