For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A 5-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act (Janhit Abhiyan v. Union Of India). The Act has introduced 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in education and public employment. The Act was challenged before the Supreme Court as violative… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Judgment on EWS Reservation – Explained, pointwise
Tag: Social issues
National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur (AIIMS) has been included as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Rare Diseases under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021. This is expected to enhance the research and access to treatment for rare diseases. Recently, the Director of Centre for DNA-Fingerprinting… Continue reading National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Ban on Conversion Therapy – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently sent a letter to all of the State Medical Councils in India. In the letter, it has declared that Conversion Therapy is illegal and has classified it as a ‘profession misconduct’. It has also granted the State organisations the authority to take disciplinary action against… Continue reading Ban on Conversion Therapy – Explained, pointwise
Plea in Delhi HC opposes legalisation of same-sex marriages under Hindu Marriage Act
What is the news? A plea, by an NGO, before the Delhi High Court, has sought that same-sex marriages should not be permitted under the Hindu Marriage Act. Background: The plea comes at a time when at least eight petitions seeking legalisation of same-sex marriages in India under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), the Special… Continue reading Plea in Delhi HC opposes legalisation of same-sex marriages under Hindu Marriage Act
Steps to sustain the big success that our DBT Mission has been
Source: Livemint Relevance: This article explains DBT Mission’s achievement, challenges and solutions. Synopsis: It is not much discussed, but the success of the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) Mission is indisputable. Introduction: Over the last 18 months, while, there have been very few silver linings in government actions. One of them has been a demonstration of the… Continue reading Steps to sustain the big success that our DBT Mission has been
Human trafficking in India and anti-trafficking bill – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) and various civil society groups have campaigned for decades for a strong law to end the menace of human trafficking. In 2017, thousands of trafficking survivors marched a Bharat Yatra alongside students, governments, the judiciary, multifaith leaders, businesses and civil society to demand such a law. COVID-19 has further intensified the need… Continue reading Human trafficking in India and anti-trafficking bill – Explained, pointwise
The vision of the National Education Policy must be served by its implementation
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: National Education Policy (NEP) has to learn from public policy challenges for transforming education in India. Synopsis: To successfully implement the National Education Policy (NEP), India needs to learn from public policy challenges About the National Education Policy: On July 29 last year, the Government of India (GoI) announced the National Education… Continue reading The vision of the National Education Policy must be served by its implementation
A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
Source: Livemint Relevance: To improve education, reopening the schools is the way forward. Synopsis: India’s hard-won educational gains could be lost if India still did not reopen schools. Introduction Schools must reopen and our children must return to education. Some systematic state efforts and voluntary initiatives by teachers for in-person engagement, including mohalla classes, have been… Continue reading A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
Needed: an anti-trafficking law
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Eliminating Human trafficking altogether is a moral and constitutional responsibility Synopsis: Human trafficking is a crime in itself, but it is also the propeller of several other crimes Introduction: Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) and various civil society groups have campaigned for decades for a strong law to end this menace of human… Continue reading Needed: an anti-trafficking law
The direction that the NCF needs to take
Source: The Hindu Relevance: National Curriculum Framework has to include democratic principles. Synopsis: Shaping a National Curriculum Framework using only the National Education Policy will be shortsighted. About the National Curriculum Framework: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has tasked the State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) to develop four State… Continue reading The direction that the NCF needs to take
