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
Why a grassroots mass movement is necessary to fight dowry
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Dowry practice is still prevalent in Indian Society, despite taking different measures. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Challenges in Tackling Dowry:4 Multipronged Approach to tackle dowry:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: Country needs a multipronged approach to tackle the inhuman practice of dowry. Mere enactment of a legislative framework or enhancement of literacy levels… Continue reading Why a grassroots mass movement is necessary to fight dowry
Envisioning the post-pandemic smart city
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Smart cities project requires rethinking after the Covid pandemic. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the smart city:3 Performance of Cities during the Pandemic:4 Building a post-pandemic smart city: Synopsis: The pandemic has come as a remarkable opportunity to review the pathway for ‘smart cities’, and also other towns not on the map. Further,… Continue reading Envisioning the post-pandemic smart city
All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Vaccination is essential for global economic recovery. The World Health Organization recently said that any COVID-19 vaccine it has authorised for emergency use should be recognised by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travelers. The move could force Western countries to broaden their acceptance of two apparently less… Continue reading All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN
