Source: The post is based on the article “Across democracies, supreme courts’ legitimacy, autonomy are under question” published in “Indian Express” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: To understand the declining legitimacy of the Supreme Court. News: Recently, the US Senator declared that the Supreme Court of… Continue reading Across democracies, supreme courts’ legitimacy, autonomy are under question
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Twitter’s legal challenge to Centre’s takedown orders flags issues of free speech
Source: This post is based on the article “Twitter’s legal challenge to Centre’s takedown orders flags issues of free speech” published in The Indian Express on 7th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Digital India, Free speech News: As the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MEITY) conducts a week-long celebration to… Continue reading Twitter’s legal challenge to Centre’s takedown orders flags issues of free speech
Greening better: NGT is a vital cog in environment regulation but it needs a performance review & better staffing
Source: The post is based on the article “Greening better: NGT is a vital cog in environment regulation but it needs a performance review & better staffing” published in “The Times of India” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Relevance: To understand the challenges faced by NGT. News: Given the rampant ecological… Continue reading Greening better: NGT is a vital cog in environment regulation but it needs a performance review & better staffing
As students gear up for university, the devil is in the NEP’s details
Source: The post is based on the article “As students gear up for university, the devil is in the NEP’s details” published in “Indian Express” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with the National Education Policy. News: Along with the… Continue reading As students gear up for university, the devil is in the NEP’s details
The way to control tuberculosis
Source: The post is based on an article “The way to control tuberculosis” published in the “The Hindu” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) News: In recent years, WHO… Continue reading The way to control tuberculosis
Rules for no-fly lists
Source: The post is based on an article “Rules for no-fly lists” published in the Business Standard on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Fundamental Rights; No-Fly List News: Recently, Amnesty International India Chairman, Kashmiri freelance photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner discovered at the airport that they were barred from leaving the… Continue reading Rules for no-fly lists
Rule of law, anyone?
Source: The post is based on an article “Rule of law, anyone?” published in the Business Standard on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Basic Features of the Constitution of India Relevance: The rule of law News: In recent months, there have been various cases across the world, in which the violation of the rule of… Continue reading Rule of law, anyone?
Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law
Source: The post is based on an article “Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law” published in the “The Hindu” on 6th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights; Handcuffing News: Recently, the Karnataka High Court, in Suprit Ishwar Divate vs The State of… Continue reading Handcuffing, a judicial tap, and the long arm of the law
CARs of foreign policy: Uzbekistan’s troubles are a reminder of Central Asian Republics’ importance to India
Source: This post is based on the article “CARs of foreign policy: Uzbekistan’s troubles are a reminder of Central Asian Republics’ importance to India” published in The Times of India on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations – India and its neighborhood Relevance: India’s foreign policy and related issues News: Last week’s unrest… Continue reading CARs of foreign policy: Uzbekistan’s troubles are a reminder of Central Asian Republics’ importance to India
The rush to overhaul education
Source: This post is based on the article “The rush to overhaul education” published in The Hindu on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Issues related to development of Education Relevance: Concerns regarding education reforms initiated by the Andhra Govt News: The Andhra Pradesh government’s hurried education reforms are a cause for worry. The Andhra… Continue reading The rush to overhaul education
