Source- This post on DNA Profiling has been created based on the article “DNA profiling and its value in establishing guilt or innocence” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? In mid-June, the Madras High Court overturned the conviction of a man in a POCSO rape case, citing insufficient proof by the prosecution.… Continue reading DNA Profiling
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Waiver for Clinical Trials in India
Source- This post on Waiver for Clinical Trials in India has been created based on the article “No clinical trial for drugs approved in select nations” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? The Indian government has decided to waive off the requirement for clinical trials within India for certain drugs if they… Continue reading Waiver for Clinical Trials in India
New rules for solar panel manufacturers
Source- This post on New rules for solar panel manufacturers has been created based on the article “Centre tightens disclosure norms for domestic solar manufacturers” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? The Indian government has introduced stricter rules for solar panel manufacturers to improve transparency and enforce the use of domestic… Continue reading New rules for solar panel manufacturers
Challenges of Integrating New Troops into Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Source: The post challenges of integrating new troops into counter-terrorism efforts has been created, based on the article “A closer look at beefing up Jammu’s counter-terror grid” published in “The Hindu” on 8th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – security Context: The article discusses the recent induction of additional troops and special… Continue reading Challenges of Integrating New Troops into Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Puja Khedkar’s fraudulent methods to manipulate the UPSC recruitment process
Source: The post Puja Khedkar’s fraudulent methods to manipulate the UPSC recruitment process has been created, based on the article “A case of excesses: Puja Khedkar’s entry in civil service calls into question the recruitment process” published in “The Hindu” on 8th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance-Issues Relating to Development and… Continue reading Puja Khedkar’s fraudulent methods to manipulate the UPSC recruitment process
Judicial Views on Killing Stray Dogs
Source: The post judicial views on killing stray dogs has been created, based on the article “Court shifts the tide on stray dog policy” published in “The Hindu” on 8th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context: The article discusses… Continue reading Judicial Views on Killing Stray Dogs
Organ donation in India
Source- This post on Organ donation in India has been created based on the article “Women outnumbered men in living organ donations last year, say government data” published in “The Hindu” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there were 9,784 women living donors last year, compared… Continue reading Organ donation in India
Finance Bill 2024
Source- This post on Finance Bill 2024 has been created based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill, amends provision on LTCG tax” published in “The Hindu” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? The Finance Bill, 2024, was passed in the Lok Sabha with an amendment relaxing the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax proposal… Continue reading Finance Bill 2024
Amendments to Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law
Source: The post amendment to Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law has been created, based on the article “On U.P.’s stringent anti-conversion law” published in “The Hindu” on 7th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context: The article discusses amendments to Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion… Continue reading Amendments to Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law
Present status of nutritional poverty in India
Source: This post “Present status of nutritional poverty in India”, is created based on the article Counting the ‘poor’ having nutritional deficiency, published in The Hindu on 7th August 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Social Issues, Issues related to hunger and poverty Context: The article assesses nutritional poverty in India based on the… Continue reading Present status of nutritional poverty in India
