News: Old laws, difficult to interpret language and long-running cases create obstacles to justice. What are the factors contributing to the obstacles to justice? Archaic Laws: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that daughters will have equal rights to their father’s property even prior to the enactment of the Hindu Succession Act (HSA) of 1956. Although, the… Continue reading What three recent cases say about our labyrinthine legal system
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The classroom is important, not the uniform
News: Karnataka is seeing bitter clashes over the banning of hijab and the imposition of dress code in educational institutions. Must read: Explained: Freedom of religion and attire Why inclusive nature of the classroom is a must for child development? Students came from different religions, caste, nations, etc and have different dietary habits, cultures, customs, and… Continue reading The classroom is important, not the uniform
Explained: Governor’s powers, friction with states, and why this happens often
News: There have been some incidents that show the friction between the delicate relationships of the constitutional head of state and elected government. For example, West Bengal CM blocked the governor on Twitter over his statements against the state governments. Read here: Breach of Constitutional Propriety by Governor Contents1 What are the powers of the governor?2 What… Continue reading Explained: Governor’s powers, friction with states, and why this happens often
Indo-Australia bilateral relations: The significance of S Jaishankar’s Australia visit
News: It was announced that Quad foreign ministers meeting is going to take place in Australia. This brings Indo-Australia bilateral relations back into focus. What are the drivers of Indo-Australia bilateral relations? Friendship is based on shared values and interests. India remains the top source of skilled migration for Australia. The population of Indian-born people has… Continue reading Indo-Australia bilateral relations: The significance of S Jaishankar’s Australia visit
What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is SWIFT?3 How does SWIFT work?4 How is SWIFT governed?5 What happens if one is excluded from SWIFT?6 Are any countries excluded from SWIFT? What is the news? As tensions are increasing between the US and Russia over the Ukraine issue, experts have said that the United States could… Continue reading What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?
Geomagnetic storm that killed Starlink satellite
What is the news? Dozens of Satellites that were part of the Starlink Project were caught in a geomagnetic storm a day after they were launched. This is being described as an unusual and huge event, as around 40 satellites, most of a single launch batch, were lost in a single solar event. What are… Continue reading Geomagnetic storm that killed Starlink satellite
Why opinion polls need regulation
News: Despite EC’s efforts, the broad consensus from political parties, opinion and exit polls continue to undermine elections. Contents1 What is the stand of the Election Commission of India on opinion polls?2 What are the other stakeholders who want a ban on the opinion polls?3 What is the viewpoint of the Supreme Court on opinion… Continue reading Why opinion polls need regulation
What arguments in marital rape case reveal about insecurity of patriarchy
News: Recently, hearings are going on a petition to criminalize marital rape. Must read: Explained: The debate over marital rape What arguments have been presented against marital rape? Some call it anti-civilizational law. The argument of its misuse is also presented. Many cases of false filing of cases of sexual abuse have been reported by… Continue reading What arguments in marital rape case reveal about insecurity of patriarchy
Stricter policy for accreditation of journalists, and the concerns
News: Recently, the government has issued a new policy on accreditation of journalists, drafted by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). Contents1 What does the policy say?2 What are the eligibility criteria for accreditation?3 How does accreditation help?4 What are the concerns associated with these rules? What does the policy say? One, it lays down… Continue reading Stricter policy for accreditation of journalists, and the concerns
Report on MGNREGA: Raise guaranteed days of work, says House panel
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development has submitted its evaluation report on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act(MGNREGA). What are the recommendations given by the committee on MGNREGA? Firstly, it has recommended an increase in guaranteed days of work from 100 to 150 under the MGNREGA. Secondly, the budgetary… Continue reading Report on MGNREGA: Raise guaranteed days of work, says House panel
