Context: Victim of a crime should be given his due recognition as a critical stakeholder in the administration of criminal justice. Presently, his role has been reduced to that of a mere spectator in the entire battle fought b/w the prosecution and the accused. But, a recent decision of the Supreme Court in Jagjeet Singh… Continue reading Making room for the victim in the criminal justice system
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Unemployed Indians: For a country in the midst of a demographic transition, this is the biggest challenge
Context: India has an employment problem which has been exacerbated by the pandemic. For a country of the young, in the midst of a demographic transition, this problem is perhaps the most formidable challenge before the government. What are some indicators of rising problem of unemployment in India? Increase in work demanded under MGNREGA: One… Continue reading Unemployed Indians: For a country in the midst of a demographic transition, this is the biggest challenge
Atmanirbhar internet is about self-sufficiency, not protectionism
Context: The criticisms levelled against the IT Rules and the idea of an atmanirbhar internet are baseless. What are the arguments in favor of IT Rules? Read – Draft IT Rules for Social Media Firstly, it will strike a balance between the commercial interests of social media platforms and the rights of its citizens in… Continue reading Atmanirbhar internet is about self-sufficiency, not protectionism
UN approves measure requiring permanent member states to justify veto
Contents1 What is the News?2 What does this resolution provide for?3 What is the significance of this resolution?4 What is the criticism against this resolution? What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution titled ‘Standing mandate for a General Assembly debate when a veto is cast in the Security Council’.… Continue reading UN approves measure requiring permanent member states to justify veto
New research: How self-replicating mRNA Covid-19 vaccines work, and what the trial results show
What is the News? A self-amplifying mRNA vaccine named ARCT-154 has shown promising results against Covid-19 in ongoing phase 1/2/3 trials. What is ARCT-154 Vaccine? It is a self-amplifying mRNA vaccine against Covid-19. Developed by: Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings, based in San Diego, California, and its trials are in progress in Vietnam. Efficacy: It offered 95%… Continue reading New research: How self-replicating mRNA Covid-19 vaccines work, and what the trial results show
Common values, shared threats in India-Australia cyber security ties
Context: The signing of India-Australia ECTA is a concrete example of the bilateral faith in common values, and understanding of threats and goals. A reflection of this is cooperation in cybersecurity. Contents1 Significance of cybersecurity as an important area of cooperation2 Efforts to promote cooperation in cybersecurity b/w India and Aus3 What steps have been… Continue reading Common values, shared threats in India-Australia cyber security ties
NASA’s Hubble discovers farthest star detected till date: Earendel
What is the News? NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered the farthest star ever seen to date. They have nicknamed that star as “Earendel”. What is Earendel? Earender is the most distant star discovered by the Hubble Space Telescope. The star has been officially called WHL0137-LS, but it has been nicknamed “Earendel”, which means “morning… Continue reading NASA’s Hubble discovers farthest star detected till date: Earendel
All you need to know about protected cultivation, or vertical farming
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background and Concept of Vertical Farming3 What is Vertical Farming?4 What are the different types of Vertical Farming?5 What are the advantages and disadvantages of Vertical Farming? What is the News? According to experts, all crops grown via vertical farming methods are usually over 95 percent water efficient. Background and… Continue reading All you need to know about protected cultivation, or vertical farming
India, Europe and the Russian complication
News: Recently, Emmanuel Macron was re-elected as the President of France. This comes amid the geopolitical waves being witnessed in Europe. The Ukraine war has persuaded Delhi to recalibrate its great power relations. For the first time since independence, India’s interests are now aligning with those of Europe as both can help reshape Eurasia as… Continue reading India, Europe and the Russian complication
States vs Centre on selection of Vice-Chancellors: rules, friction
News: The Tamil Nadu Assembly recently passed two Bills that seek to transfer the Governor’s power in appointing Vice-Chancellors of 13 state universities to the state government. As per the state govt, the Bills were required as the Governor was disregarding the state government’s opinion on the appointments of VCs, an argument also made by… Continue reading States vs Centre on selection of Vice-Chancellors: rules, friction
