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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 2nd, 2021
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 2nd, 2021
Juvenile Justice Act inadequate in dealing with juveniles under-16
Source: TOI What is the news? The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the present law (Juvenile Justice Act) dealing with children aged below 16 in heinous-crime cases as juvenile offenders is “totally inadequate and ill equipped”. Background Court made the observations on June 25 while dismissing a criminal revision… Continue reading Juvenile Justice Act inadequate in dealing with juveniles under-16
Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 View of the district court4 View of the HC What is the news? In a landmark verdict, the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court ruled that adoption can’t be restricted only to orphaned, abandoned, surrendered children or those in conflict with law or in need of care and protection. Background A Yavatmal district… Continue reading Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
SEBI to review superior voting rights framework
Source: Livemint What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has put out a consultation paper seeking comments on its superior voting rights(SR) framework. What is the Superior Voting Rights(SR) Framework? The Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has introduced the Superior Voting Rights(SR) Framework in 2019. Aim of the framework: to allow… Continue reading SEBI to review superior voting rights framework
What is ZyCov-D, the world’s first DNA vaccine for Covid?
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ZyCov-D Vaccine?3 How does the ZyCov-D vaccine work?4 How will the ZyCov-D be given? What is the News? Zydus Cadila has applied to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) seeking emergency use authorisation (EUA) for ZyCov-D, its Covid-19 vaccine. If approved by the regulator, ZyCov-D… Continue reading What is ZyCov-D, the world’s first DNA vaccine for Covid?
‘GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22’
Sources: The Hindu, The Business Standard (Article 1, Article 2) Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: The problem of NPA is still impacting the Indian economy and the recent Financial Stability Report also highlights it. About the news: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently… Continue reading ‘GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22’
Explained: Facing up to the drone challenge
Source: Indian Express1 Indian Express1 Relevance: How is India placed in drone technology and offensive measures to counter-drone attacks in the future? Synopsis: Recent attacks on air force base in Jammu should force the Indian security establishment to speed up its drone and anti-drone tech development. Challenges involved, and the current scenario. Contents1 Background2 Usage… Continue reading Explained: Facing up to the drone challenge
Rule of Law vs Rule by Law
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Points can be used in the essay paper and in your answers for GS Mains. Synopsis: Chief Justice of India (CJI)’s views on what is meant by the term ‘law’ and how safeguarding constitutionalism is a shared responsibility. What is meant by ‘law’? Law, in most general sense, is a tool… Continue reading Rule of Law vs Rule by Law
Compassion & caution
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Recently, SC directed the government to release compensation for victims of Covid-19. Synopsis: Why the Supreme Courts’ directive to provide Exgratia compensation to the families of those who have lost their lives during the Pandemic is not a rational idea. Background Recently, the Supreme Court directed the National Disaster Management Authority… Continue reading Compassion & caution
