Source: Livemint What is the News? Kuthiran Tunnel in Kerala has been opened on one end side. This move will help improve connectivity between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. About Kuthiran Tunnel: The Kuthiran Tunnel is the first road tunnel in Kerala. It is located at Kuthiran in the Thrissur district of Kerala. The tunnel is… Continue reading Kerala’s first road tunnel “Kuthiran Tunnel” opens on one side
Governor’s pardon power overrides 433A: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Section 433A mandates that a prisoner’s sentence can be remitted only after 14 years of jail. Recently, the Supreme Court has observed that the power of the Governor under Article 161 of the Constitution to commute a sentence or to pardon will override the restrictions imposed under Section… Continue reading Governor’s pardon power overrides 433A: SC
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –July, 2021 – 5th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 5th week of the Month of July. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of July, Fifth Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –July, 2021 – 5th week
No DNA test if there is no proof of adultery: Supreme Court
Source: TOI What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that DNA tests cannot be ordered to establish the legitimacy of a child born during the subsistence of a marriage if there is no primary evidence of adultery. What was the case? A man has petitioned the court to allow a DNA test of… Continue reading No DNA test if there is no proof of adultery: Supreme Court
UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Program(WFP) has released a new report titled “Hunger Hotspots”. About Hunger Hotspots Report: The Hunger Hotspots Report is an early-warning analysis of countries and situations called hotspots where acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate over the coming months.… Continue reading UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
NITI Aayog and RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and RMI have released a report titled “Turning Around the Power Distribution Sector”. Purpose of the Report: The report presents a review of reform efforts in the Indian and global power distribution sector. It extracts the learnings and best practices from policy experience that exists in the… Continue reading NITI Aayog and RMI Release a Report on Power Distribution Sector
Agro-Automatic Weather Stations provide exact weather forecast to farmers
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Science has said that 200 Agro-Automatic Weather Stations(AWS) are being installed under Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) scheme. About Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) Scheme: Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa(GKMS) scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Earth Science. Under the scheme, the India Meteorological Department(IMD)… Continue reading Agro-Automatic Weather Stations provide exact weather forecast to farmers
Why liberalism is withering on the vine
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Liberal ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity cannot be optimised, except in small communities. Background: Liberalism is associated with mainly two popular theories. The first one is given by Adam Smith and focuses on economic liberalism. While the other one is drawn from the liberals of the French Revolution and focuses… Continue reading Why liberalism is withering on the vine
Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent horizontal reservation policy of the Bihar government and its advantages. Synopsis The Bihar government’s horizontal reservation for women should be extended to other states also. Introduction The Bihar government recently announced 33% horizontal reservation for women in State engineering and medical colleges. What is the vertical and… Continue reading Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way
‘Improve social security for workers’
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article analyzes the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour report on the impact of the pandemic on rising unemployment. Synopsis The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour highlighted many issues and provided suggestions for improving employment. About the News The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour submitted a report on the impact of the… Continue reading ‘Improve social security for workers’
