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The death penalty and humanising criminal justice
Source: The post is based on an article “The death penalty and humanising criminal justice” published in The Hindu on 29th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance News: The three-judge bench that included the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice U.U. Lalit has taken constructive steps to correct issues related to the death penalty law. The findings of… Continue reading The death penalty and humanising criminal justice
Why spectrum needs a change in approach
Source: The post is based on an article “Why spectrum needs a change in approach” published in The Indian Express on 29th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development News: The government has recently released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022. It will replace the colonial era Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. The draft bill includes spectrum policy.… Continue reading Why spectrum needs a change in approach
Desi dil, global lifesaver
Source– The post is based on the article “Desi dil, global lifesaver” published in the The Times of India on 29th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance– Technological advances in medical science in India News- The article explains the project of developing artificial heart by IIT Kanpur. What is the importance of the… Continue reading Desi dil, global lifesaver
CBIC seeks details on digital assets from India’s top crypto bourses
Source– The post is based on the article “CBIC seeks details on digital assets from India’s top crypto bourses” published in the Business Standard on 29th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Regulation of digital currencies News- The article explains the taxation related provisions on cryptocurrencies. The CBIC wants to bring crypto assets within the… Continue reading CBIC seeks details on digital assets from India’s top crypto bourses
At COP27, move the needle on climate action
Source– The post is based on the article “At COP27, move the needle on climate action” published in The Hindu on 29th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Climate change News- The article explains the issues related to climate change. It suggests the way forward to the low carbon path. What are the core issues… Continue reading At COP27, move the needle on climate action
Central Asia: The new battleground for US and China
Source– The post is based on the article “Central Asia: The new battleground for US and China” published in The Indian Express on 29th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Geopolitics across the Central Asia News- The article explains the geopolitical game between major powers across Central Asia and its strategic implications. Contents1 What… Continue reading Central Asia: The new battleground for US and China
What ‘viral spillover risk’ means, and how it could lead to new pandemics
Source: The post is based on the article “What ‘viral spillover risk’ means, and how it could lead to new pandemics” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2022 What is the News? According to new research published in a UK journal, there is an increased risk of “viral spillover” in some regions that could… Continue reading What ‘viral spillover risk’ means, and how it could lead to new pandemics
Emissions Gap Report 2022: Emissions in India, 6 other nations top pre-Covid levels
Source: The post is based on the article “Emissions in India, 6 other nations top pre-Covid levels” published in Indian Express on 28th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Emissions Gap Report 2022?3 What are the key findings of the Emissions Gap Report 2022?4 What are the recommendations given by the… Continue reading Emissions Gap Report 2022: Emissions in India, 6 other nations top pre-Covid levels
Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise ‘Simbex’ – 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise ‘Simbex’ – 2022” published in PIB on 28th October 2022 What is the News? The Indian Navy is hosting the 29th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) at Visakhapatnam. Note: SIMBEX-2022 is being conducted in two phases – Harbour Phase at… Continue reading Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise ‘Simbex’ – 2022
