Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Counting deaths in India’s prisons, published in The Hindu on 3rd October, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Social Issues, Criminal Justice System, prison reforms News: The Supreme Court Committee on Prison Reforms has highlighted that suicides are the main cause of ‘unnatural’ deaths among Indian… Continue reading Counting deaths in India’s prisons
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The narrative of development and populism
Source: The post is based on the article “The narrative of development and populism” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About populism and large-scale development News: In the upcoming state elections, political parties are making announcements and inaugurating a variety of projects and… Continue reading The narrative of development and populism
Law Commission against lowering age of consent under POCSO Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Law Commission against lowering age of consent under POCSO Act” published in “The Hindu” on 30th September 2023. What is the News? The Law Commission has recommended the government to retain the existing age of consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. What… Continue reading Law Commission against lowering age of consent under POCSO Act
New guidelines propose no admissions to students below Class 9 at coaching centres
Source: The post is based on the article “New guidelines propose no admissions to students below Class 9 at coaching centers” published in “The Hindu” on 30th September 2023. What is the News? Rajasthan Government has issued guidelines to regulate coaching institutes in Kota, a coaching hub. Who recommended these guidelines? The guidelines were recommended… Continue reading New guidelines propose no admissions to students below Class 9 at coaching centres
Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review’ published in The Hindu on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, International Relations News: The G-20 Declaration emphasized the need for reforms in the World Trade Organization (WTO). It was aimed to enhance its functions and ensure… Continue reading Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review
Push for more women, this time in the police
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Push for more women, this time in the police’ published in The Hindu on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – News: Recently, One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment Bill, 2023 has been passed. The bill reserves one-third of total seats in… Continue reading Push for more women, this time in the police
Extended exclusion – on AFSPA
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Extended exclusion – on AFSPA’ published in The Hindu on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security News: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) will remain in effect in the hill areas of Manipur for another six months from October. This… Continue reading Extended exclusion – on AFSPA
What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
Source: The post is based on the article “What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Geospatial Intelligence?3 What are the applications of Geospatial Intelligence?4 What is the significance of Geospatial Intelligence in today’s… Continue reading What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States
Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. What is the News? The Social Audit Units under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). What is Social Audit under MGNREGA? Social Audit is the… Continue reading MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States
What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Five Eyes Alliance?3 What is the objective of the Five Eyes Alliance now?4 What are the concerns related to the Five Eyes alliance? What is… Continue reading What is the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance?
