SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences

What is the News? The Supreme Court cautioned courts against granting bail in heinous offences. The SC said that the seriousness of the charge is a basic consideration before releasing an accused on bail. What was the case? The Kerala High Court granted bail to a man accused of the murder of a 30-year-old dentist… Continue reading SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences

“Maternal mortality” rose during pandemic: Lancet Report

What is the News? The Lancet Global Health journal releases a report titled “Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers and Babies”. It reports increasing maternal mortality as an impact of pandemic-induced restrictions. Contents1 About the Lancet Report:2 Key Findings of the Report:3 Impact of Pandemic on India:4 Suggestions: About the Lancet Report: The Lancet… Continue reading “Maternal mortality” rose during pandemic: Lancet Report

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 3 Apr, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”2 NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups3  “Maternal mortality” rose during pandemic: Lancet Report4 SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences5 India contributes $300,000 to “UN Women”6 Indian Army will participate… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 3 Apr, 2021

NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups

What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog in association with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) launch AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers on Innovations, Market-Readiness & Entrepreneurship). About AIM-PRIME: AIM-PRIME Program aims at promoting science-based, deep technology. For that, it will provide training and guidance over a period of 12 months. Implementation by: Venture Center… Continue reading NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups

[UPSC Interview Transcript #128]: Sujata Mehta Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional

Contributed by ForumIAS community member Optional: PSIR Board: Sujata mam Background: Engineering Home State: Maharashtra Chairman Introduce yourself Did you always wanted to do engineering? Why civil services Does development means urbanization?? Is Maharashtra developed? What is Dowry? What are your thoughts about it? How will You remove it? Member 1 How will you solve… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #128]: Sujata Mehta Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional

Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?

Synopsis: The enactment of the Places of worship act, 1991 is an act of colourable legislation. Further, it is against the liberty of belief, faith, and worship to all. Contents1 Background2 What is Colourable Legislation?3 Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 is said to be unconstitutional?4 What is the way forward? Background Sections 3… Continue reading Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?

Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India

Synopsis: The US administration needs to make a choice between appointing career diplomats or big contributors for appointing the new ambassadors. In India as well, there is a practice of appointing diverse people as ambassadors. Contents1 Background: 2 Why are wealthy contributors made ambassadors?3 Why shouldn’t they be appointed?4 Appointments of ambassadors in India5 Positive role… Continue reading Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India

Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions

Synopsis: The private educational institutions are failing to deliver optimum results. Thus, the role of the state in providing accessibility in educational institutions can’t be ignored. Contents1 Background:’2 Rationale behind privatisation:3 Concerns with Privatisation:4 Way Forward: Background:’ The two renowned faculties of Ashoka university (Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramanian) have recently resigned. Allegedly, the… Continue reading Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions

Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries

Synopsis: Developed countries are using the call for net zero emissions or carbon neutrality by 2050, to evade the historical responsibility. Further, they are using such targets to transfer their burdens to developing countries. Background Many countries are supporting the idea of becoming Carbon neutral (net-zero emissions) by 2050. However, the idea of developing Carbon… Continue reading Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries

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