Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module”2 High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC3 Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea4 Niti Aayog launches Version 2.0 of “India Energy Dashboards”5 WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”6 What… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 14 Apr, 2021
Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant:3 How is Japan treating the Fukushima Radioactive Water?4 Release of Fukushima Radioactive Water: What is the News? Japan is planning to release more than 1 million metric tons of Fukushima radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The Japanese government planned to release… Continue reading Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the High Courts from passing blanket orders for protecting the accused from arrest during the pendency of an investigation. What was the case? In 2020, the Bombay High Court in an interim order directed that no coercive measures shall be adopted against the accused. The order… Continue reading High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC
Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Judgments and Orders Portal:3 About e-Filing 3.0 module:4 About E-Courts Project:5 About E-Committee: What is the News? D.Y.Chandrachud, Judge of Supreme Court and Chairperson, e-Committee of the Supreme Court inaugurated two new initiatives. One is the Judgments and Orders Portal and the other is an e-Filing 3.0 module. The… Continue reading Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module”
Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups
What is the News? The Central Government extends the ceasefire agreement with three insurgent Naga groups of Nagaland for one more year i.e. till April 2022. Which are those three insurgent groups of Nagaland? The ceasefire agreement is in operation between the Centre and the three insurgent groups of Nagaland namely: National Socialist Council of… Continue reading Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups
Backchannel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan
Synopsis: The recent developments in India and Pakistan relation suggest that there is ongoing backchannel diplomacy since 2020. Developments in India- Pakistan Relations indicating backchannel diplomacy Important developments took place between India and Pakistan. It suggests the functioning of an ongoing backchannel talk. First, India-Pakistan agreement to follow Ceasefire reached by India-Pakistan border commanders at… Continue reading Backchannel Diplomacy Between India and Pakistan
Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Resumes
Synopsis – The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) [Iran nuclear deal] resumed talks. The lifting of sanctions on Iran and nuclear implementation measures are on top of the agenda. Background- In 2018, former US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal. Further, it imposed sanctions on Iran… Continue reading Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal Resumes
Need of Peace Between India and Pakistan
Synopsis: Peace Between India and Pakistan is essential for the transformation of South Asia. Contents1 Introduction 2 How will peace with Pakistan help in transforming South Asia?3 How can India make a difference to the SAARC?4 Way forward Introduction The Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan agreed to strictly observe ceasefire agreements between… Continue reading Need of Peace Between India and Pakistan
Freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in Indian waters
Synopsis: The U.S. Navy’s FONOP in India’s EEZ highlights the difference in the Indian and American perception on international maritime law (UNCLOS). Background Recently, the USS John Paul Jones carried out freedom of navigation operations (FONOP) in the west of the Lakshadweep Islands. It lies in India’s exclusive economic zone. It was done without requesting… Continue reading Freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in Indian waters
Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India
Synopsis: India has shown an ambiguous stance over the status of Rohingyas in India. This has created some complexities, thus it desires alteration as per international law. Contents1 Background:2 Stand of different Stakeholders over the status of Rohingyas :3 Ambiguous Stance of India:4 How has India been able to maintain this ambiguity?5 Issues with Deportation… Continue reading Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India
