Context: The debate surrounding the comments on Prohpet Mohammad have put the spotlight on the law that deals with criticism of or insult to religion. Provisions in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), primarily Section 295A, define the contours of free speech and its limitations with respect to offences relating to religion. India does not have… Continue reading Hate speech, IPC Sec 295A, and how courts have read the law
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On India – Sri Lanka ties: Drawing closer
News: Connectivity between Sri Lanka and India seems set to improve, especially between the Tamil areas in the north and Tamil Nadu across the Palk Strait. The projects to link Jaffna by air to Trichy and by boat to Karaikal on the Coromandel Coast form a part of India’s development outreach to Sri Lanka. It focuses… Continue reading On India – Sri Lanka ties: Drawing closer
What commodities should be distributed free or at a subsidised level
News: Recently, the newly elected Punjab government’s announcement of providing up to 300 units of free power to every household. Contents1 Types of allocation of budgetary resources by the policymakers2 What constitutes “freebies”?3 What are the issues?4 Way Forward Types of allocation of budgetary resources by the policymakers (1) providing support to low-income households for… Continue reading What commodities should be distributed free or at a subsidised level
Agnipath will lead to a leaner military, savings in pensions. But there are challenges beyond the bold step forward,
News: Recently, the Government of India has announced the Agnipath Scheme for recruitment of soldiers, the majority of whom will serve for four years. Contents1 What is the Agnipath scheme2 What will be the process of recruitment?3 What was the need of such a reform?4 Argument Against What is the Agnipath scheme It will lead to recruitment… Continue reading Agnipath will lead to a leaner military, savings in pensions. But there are challenges beyond the bold step forward,
China wants a larger BRICS to challenge the existing international order
News: Recently, a virtual meeting of BRICS+ foreign ministers was held in which representatives of various countries participated and it was proposed to expand the BRICS membership. Contents1 What was proposed?2 Why is there a proposal for expansion of BRICS?3 Precedents4 What are the issues?5 Way Forward What was proposed? It was decided that this… Continue reading China wants a larger BRICS to challenge the existing international order
Explained: What is the e-Vidhan system for paperless legislation?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National e-Vidhan Application(NeVA) Project?3 Which State first implemented NeVA?4 Why is NeVA being introduced?5 Has this been done elsewhere globally?6 What are the challenges? What is the News? A delegation of MLAs from Gujarat visited the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly to learn about the novel e-Vidhan system… Continue reading Explained: What is the e-Vidhan system for paperless legislation?
Explained: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome — the rare facial condition affecting Justin Bieber?
What is the News? Pop singer Justin Bieber has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? The Ramsay Hunt syndrome is also called Herpes Zoster Oticus. It is a rare neurological disorder in which a virus – Varicella Zoster – causes inflammation of the nerves involved in facial movements. When the… Continue reading Explained: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome — the rare facial condition affecting Justin Bieber?
Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Corvettes?3 What kind of Corvettes does the Indian Navy possess?4 What new capabilities will the new generation of Corvettes have? What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of next-generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy at an… Continue reading Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them
Explained: Managing type 1 diabetes
What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (IMCR) has released guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and management for type-1 diabetes. This is the first time the ICMR has issued guidelines specifically for type 1 diabetes. Note: India is considered as the diabetes capital of the world. What is Type-1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes… Continue reading Explained: Managing type 1 diabetes
With only 3 serious telecom operators, administrative allocation of spectrum space should take the place of auctions
News: In January, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a rescue package for some telecom companies (telcos). What were the rescue packages? The government dispensed with the requirement of performance bank guarantees required earlier than security. It increased the tenure of spectrum holding from 20 to 30 years, allowed for the surrender of the unutilised… Continue reading With only 3 serious telecom operators, administrative allocation of spectrum space should take the place of auctions
