SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape

Source: The post is based on the article “SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has recently given its verdict on the termination of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) Act. It… Continue reading SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape

Supreme Court’s abortion ruling

Source: This post is based on the following articles: a. “Supreme Court’s abortion ruling” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. b. “Doctors need not report identity of minors seeking abortion, says Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2022. c. ​​”Supreme Court axes 51-year-old curb, single women get equal abortion rights”… Continue reading Supreme Court’s abortion ruling

Democracy in Kashmir: Indira’s failure, Vajpayee’s success

Source: The post is based on an article “Democracy in Kashmir: Indira’s failure, Vajpayee’s success” published in The Indian Express on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: concerns associated with Jammu and Kashmir News:  Elections in Jammu and Kashmir is due for the past four years. It has been under direct administration of the Union government since Article 370… Continue reading Democracy in Kashmir: Indira’s failure, Vajpayee’s success

Eye of the State – on draft Telecommunication Bill

Source– The post is based on the article “Eye of the State” published in The Indian Express on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Fundamental rights Relevance– Surveillance powers of state News– The article explains the vast surveillance power provided to the State by the draft Telecommunication Bill and its impact on fundamental rights enjoyed by… Continue reading Eye of the State – on draft Telecommunication Bill

G-20 presidency is an opportunity to position India as the voice of the Global South

Source: The post is based on an article “G-20 presidency is an opportunity to position India as the voice of the Global South” published in The Indian Express on 29th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International Institutions Relevance: G20 and opportunities for India News: India is about to take the presidency of G20. Its presidency will play a… Continue reading G-20 presidency is an opportunity to position India as the voice of the Global South

How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said

Source: The post is based on the article “How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said” published in Indian Express on 29th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Agra Development Authority to stop all commercial activities within a 500-meter radius of the Taj Mahal,… Continue reading How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said

Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years

Source: The post is based on the article “Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years” published in Indian Express on 29th September 2022 What is the News? The Neelakurinji flowers that blossom once in many years have turned the green patches of hill stations in Chikkamagaluru purple-blue.… Continue reading Tourists witness the remarkable blooming of Neelakurinji flowers in Chikmagalur that happens once in 12 years

What is the solution to India’s garbage disposal problem?

Source: The post is based on an article “What is the solution to India’s garbage disposal problem?” published in The Indian Express on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental Pollution Relevance: problems associated with garbage Context: There is a garbage problem everywhere around the country. Companies make the product but they are unable to take this garbage back… Continue reading What is the solution to India’s garbage disposal problem?

Supreme Court: Streaming live

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court: Streaming live” published in Indian Express on 28th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What are the advantages of live streaming of Supreme Court proceedings?4 What are the concerns of live-streaming of constitution bench hearings? What is the News? The Supreme Court has… Continue reading Supreme Court: Streaming live

Subject of Akshay Kumar’s new movie, why Ram Setu is the bridge across history, mythology and controversy

Source: The post is based on the article “Subject of Akshay Kumar’s new movie, why Ram Setu is the bridge across history, mythology and controversy” published in Indian Express on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The teaser of Akshay Kumar’s new movie, Ram Setu has once again generated buzz around the Ram Setu… Continue reading Subject of Akshay Kumar’s new movie, why Ram Setu is the bridge across history, mythology and controversy

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