Synopsis: The significance of Kedar Nath Singh judgment for sedition cases was once again highlighted in the recent Vinod Dua sedition case. The 1962 judgment upheld Section-124A of the Indian Penal Code, but it significantly narrowed down the provision. Background: The SC struck down a sedition case filed under Section-124 A of the Indian Penal… Continue reading Significance of the Kedar Nath Singh Judgment on Sedition
India needs to strengthen the rural health infrastructure
Synopsis: Rural health infrastructure (SHCs, PHCs and CHCs) needs to be Modernised to cater to the health needs of the 65% of the population living in rural areas Background According to info, out of 139 crore population of India, at least 91 crore people are living in 649,481 villages. The second wave of Covid-19 had… Continue reading India needs to strengthen the rural health infrastructure
Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties
Synopsis: India Bangladesh ties are highly sensitive and based on Mutual trust and respect. Disregarding any nation by words or action by Indian leaders will be detrimental to the consolidation of bilateral ties. Background Recently, the Indian Home minister made derogatory statements with reference to Bangladesh. The home minister described illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as vermin.… Continue reading Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties
Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Synopsis: The US has proposed a 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax that will prevent tax avoidance by companies. The tax would be beneficial for India. But many counties will not accept the tax structure. Background: The Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) programme were initiated in 2013. It aims to curb practices that allowed companies to reduce their… Continue reading Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 5th, 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 5th, 2021
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | June 4 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 4, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Synopsis: The US has proposed a 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax that will prevent tax avoidance by… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 4, 2021
CBSE can’t refuse to change names after declaring results: Supreme Court
What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to allow changes in name or date of birth in school certificates issued by it even after the publication of results. What is the issue? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the CBSE’s Examination Bye-Laws of… Continue reading CBSE can’t refuse to change names after declaring results: Supreme Court
Journalists need protection against “sedition charges”: Supreme Court
What is the News? Supreme Court of India has quashed the FIR lodged against a senior journalist for sedition charge and other offences. In that, the court held that the Journalists need protection against sedition charges. What was the case? A sedition case was filed against a senior journalist over his YouTube show where he… Continue reading Journalists need protection against “sedition charges”: Supreme Court
Govt Launches “Seed Minikit Programme”
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Seed Minikit Programme. About Seed Minikit Programme: Seed Minikit Programme aims to distribute high yielding varieties of seeds of pulses and oilseeds to farmers. Nodal Agencies: The seed mini-kits are being provided by the following central agencies – National Seeds Corporation(NCS) NAFED Gujarat State… Continue reading Govt Launches “Seed Minikit Programme”
