UAPA being misused to silence voices against injustice’

What are the issues with UAPA?  Context:   In last week alone three important judgements were delivered on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),1967. These are,  The grant of regular bail to three student activists in the Delhi riots case of 2020. The Delhi High Court held that the police had failed to show its accusations were prima facie… Continue reading UAPA being misused to silence voices against injustice’

A case to decriminalize suicide

Context: Should we stop penalizing suicides and seek for a more permanent solution like repeal of section 309 Indian Penal Code (IPC)?  High suicide rate in India  India has the highest suicide rate in the Southeast Asian region, according to the World Health Organization.   A total of 1,34,516 cases of suicide were reported in 2018 in India, according… Continue reading A case to decriminalize suicide

Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net

Why government must provide relief to families lost breadwinners?  Context: Recently a case has been filed in the court demanding compensation for Covid-19 deaths. The petitioners demand one-time compensation payments (₹4 lakh) or notified ex gratia (Voluntary payment by government).  Government response in court:  The government said that such payments are beyond the Government’s fiscal affordability.  Instead of giving one-time compensation payments, the government can deploy funds in… Continue reading Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net

The state of India’s poor must be acknowledged

Context: Trend of rising poverty in India – middle class sliding into poverty amid Covid – 19 pandemic.   Trends signifying India’s slide into poverty  On ranking of median income, India stood at 99 among 131 countries.  With a median income of $616 per annum, it was the lowest among BRICS and fell in the lower-middle-income country bracket.  A decline for the first time since 1972 – 1973 in the monthly per capita consumption expenditure of FY  2017-18.  India downgraded on the Global Hunger Index to ‘serious hunger’ category. … Continue reading The state of India’s poor must be acknowledged

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 23nd 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 23nd 2021

Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come

Why we need to permit women as a priest?  Context: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu’s remark that women could be appointed priests in the 35,000-odd temples in the state is long overdue.  Two major criticisms against the entry of women: The fear of women coming in contact with men, and notions of purity… Continue reading Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 22, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs June 22 brief for you today Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come.  Source: The Indian Express  Syllabus: Role of women and women’s organization, Social empowerment  Tags: Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, Temple Entry Movement  Context: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu’s remark that women could… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 22, 2021

[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 3rd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 3rd week of the Month of June. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of June, Third Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –June, 2021 – 3rd week

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