The Spirit of 1971

Source: The post is based on an article “The Spirit of 1971” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighborhood Relevance: India and Bangladesh bilateral relations News: The recent visit Bangladesh PM have seen positive outcomes and various agreements. What are the agreements made? The agreement includes – a) Water sharing agreement (first… Continue reading The Spirit of 1971

Shadow of 377: Doctors offering ‘conversion therapy’ must be severely disciplined. NMC must ensure this

Source: The post is based on the article “Shadow of 377: Doctors offering ‘conversion therapy’ must be severely disciplined. NMC must ensure this” published in The Times of India on 7th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: About conversion therapy. News:… Continue reading Shadow of 377: Doctors offering ‘conversion therapy’ must be severely disciplined. NMC must ensure this

Four years after landmark LGBT verdict: The march to full citizenship

Source-The post is based on the article”Four years after landmark LGBT verdict: The march to full citizenship” published in the Indian Express on 6th September 2022.  Syllabus: GS2-Mechanisms and laws for protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.GS1-Social empowerment News: Exactly, 4 years ago, Supreme Court in the case Navtej Singh Johar vs Union of India,… Continue reading Four years after landmark LGBT verdict: The march to full citizenship

Rear guard action: Car accident-related deaths can be drastically reduced by the use of seat belts

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Rear guard action: Car accident-related deaths can be drastically reduced by the use of seat belts” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022. “Fasten rear seat belts” published in The Times of India on 6th September 2022. “Unsafe at any speed: Safety rules need to be tightened” published in… Continue reading Rear guard action: Car accident-related deaths can be drastically reduced by the use of seat belts

The difficult path to India-Pakistan peace

Source: The post is based on the article “The difficult path to India-Pakistan peace” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About India-Pakistan relations. News: After the promulgation of the new Prime Minister in Pakistan, there have been signs of a thaw in India-Pakistan relations. Read more:… Continue reading The difficult path to India-Pakistan peace

Bittersweet pills: A simpler drug regime should mean better TB outcomes not another missed opportunity

Source: The post is based on an article “Bittersweet pills: A simpler drug regime should mean better TB outcomes not another missed opportunity” published in The Times of India on 5th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to health News: The article discusses about the issues in tackling tuberculosis in India and the impact of recent drug… Continue reading Bittersweet pills: A simpler drug regime should mean better TB outcomes not another missed opportunity

Coercion as conversion: Sexual orientation and gender identities do not require medical intervention

Source: The post is based on the article “Coercion as conversion: Sexual orientation and gender identities do not require medical intervention” published in The Hindu on 5th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Relevance: About conversion therapy. News: Recently, the National Medical Commission… Continue reading Coercion as conversion: Sexual orientation and gender identities do not require medical intervention

Stop the stalker: Plug legal loopholes, tell cops to adopt zero tolerance

Source: The post is based on an article “Stop the stalker: Plug legal loopholes, tell cops to adopt zero tolerance” published in The Times of India on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System Relevance: stalking and problems associated with it Context: This article discusses about the problems related to stalking and police in India. Since 2013, Stalking… Continue reading Stop the stalker: Plug legal loopholes, tell cops to adopt zero tolerance

The NPT is beginning to look shaky

Source: The post is based on the article “The NPT is beginning to look shaky” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About the present state of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Treaty. News: Recently, the Tenth Review… Continue reading The NPT is beginning to look shaky

Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About the glass ceiling of women News: Gender inequality and discrimination in academia relating to… Continue reading Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India

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