Source: The Hindu Relevance: Vaccination is essential for global economic recovery. The World Health Organization recently said that any COVID-19 vaccine it has authorised for emergency use should be recognised by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travelers. The move could force Western countries to broaden their acceptance of two apparently less… Continue reading All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN
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Delhi’s lame duck Assembly
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The GNCTD Act impact the functions of the Delhi Legislative Assembly and Federalism. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD)(Amendment) Act, 2021 is criticised as a retrograde law. The bulk of criticism has been focused on the reduced autonomy of the elected government and the consequent vesting of several… Continue reading Delhi’s lame duck Assembly
On the margins with full equality still out of reach
Relevance: The LGBTQ+ community is one of the most vulnerable sections in India and mainstreaming them is a great challenge. Synopsis: The global LGBTQ+ community marched ahead after the 1970s. But in India, it was not the case. Despite the Constitution focus on liberation, the marginalised segments such as LGBTQ+ did not receive enough attention so far. Contents1 What is… Continue reading On the margins with full equality still out of reach
How the Constitution was subverted during Emergency
Relevance: Proclamation of National Emergency is a test to India’s democracy, in that India passed with distinction. Context: It has now been 46 years since the beginning of National Emergency. India overcame the National emergnecy by strengthening the ideals and aspiration of Constitution makers. Contents1 About the proclamation of National Emergency in 1975: 2 What triggered the National Emergency in 1975? 3 What are the significant events that occurred during the… Continue reading How the Constitution was subverted during Emergency
New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Relevance: Development of Jammu and Kashmir is essential for Internal security and ensuring smooth functioning of the Federalism. Context: For the first time since the state after abrogation of article 370, the Central government initiated political engagement with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. Contents1 Key outcomes of the meeting: 2 What are the challenges in development of Jammu and Kashmir? 3 What are the present… Continue reading New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Protecting Prisoners’ right
Relevance: Prison reforms in India have been pending of late. Synopsis: Overcrowding in prisons has put several inmates at risk of COVID-19 infection and death. It is a violation of the human rights of prisoner. Background In India Prisons are overcrowded and it has left thousands of prisoners at risk of Covid infection and death. According to data, there are 12,715 inmates lodged in 11 sections of… Continue reading Protecting Prisoners’ right
The Kashmir outreach
Synopsis: The center announced few specific objectives towards the development of Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. However, a recent analysis of the stated objectives shows that the center has failed to deliver on its objectives What are the objectives stated by the Centre after the abrogation of Article 370? Apart from ending terrorism… Continue reading The Kashmir outreach
Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Synopsis: Recently, two Supreme Court (SC) judges have recused themselves from hearing cases relating to West Bengal. What is the recusal of judges? Recusal is the removal of oneself as a judge or policymaker in a particular matter. Why does a judge recuse? The judges usually recuse themselves when there is a Conflict of Interest: Conflict of Interest: It can occur… Continue reading Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
What the law says on compensation for Covid deaths
What is the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a petition by two advocates seeking compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who have died of Covid-19 or related complications. Provisions for Compensation for Death: The Centre has declared Covid-19 as a notified disaster under the Disaster Management Act. Section 12(iii) of… Continue reading What the law says on compensation for Covid deaths
Measles vaccine effective against COVID
News: Measles-containing vaccines (MCVs) might offer children some protection against Covid-19 infection, shows early evidence from a study by researchers from BJ Medical College in Pune. The study analyzed 548 participants (aged 1 to 17) who were split into two groups – those who have tested positive for Covid (via RT-PCR) and those who haven’t. Findings of the study … Continue reading Measles vaccine effective against COVID
