Why simultaneous elections would militate against federalism

Source– The post is based on the article “Why simultaneous elections would militate against federalism” published in “The Hindu” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity News– The Union government has constituted a committee headed by former President Ramnath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, the Legislative Assemblies,… Continue reading Why simultaneous elections would militate against federalism

IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells

Source: The post is based on the article “IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells”  published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have developed a new approach to potentially detect and kill cancer cells. What have scientists developed to detect… Continue reading IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells

CBI does not require permission to probe pre-2014 cases too: SC

Source: The post is based on the article “CBI does not require permission to probe pre-2014 cases too: SC”  published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? A Constitution Bench held that a Supreme Court judgment of 2014 which declared Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act invalid… Continue reading CBI does not require permission to probe pre-2014 cases too: SC

Kota Police, coaching centres join hands to help students address mental health issues

Source: The post is based on the article “Kota Police, coaching centres join hands to help students address mental health issues”  published in The Hindu on 13th September 2023 What is the News? Allen Career Institute and the Kota Police department have joined hands to organize a programme called ‘Creating Hope Through Action’. The programme… Continue reading Kota Police, coaching centres join hands to help students address mental health issues

Apple country gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation

Source: The post is based on the article “Apple country gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation”  published in The Hindu on 11th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hemp?3 What does the NDPS act say on Cannabis Cultivation?4 What is the Himachal Pradesh Government planning on Cannabis? What is the News? Himachal… Continue reading Apple country gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation

On the crime of ‘false promise to marry’

Source: The post is based on the article “On the crime of ‘false promise to marry’”  published in The Hindu on 11th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),2023?3 What does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),2023 say on a false promise to marry?4 How does IPC deal with cases… Continue reading On the crime of ‘false promise to marry’

Japan keen to deepen defence ties with India, says Kishida

Source: The post is based on the article “Japan keen to deepen defence ties with India, says Kishida”  published in The Hindu on 11th September 2023 What is the News? The Japanese Prime Minister has talked about the India-Japan relations. What are the key highlights from the Japan PM statement on India-Japan relations? Defence cooperation:… Continue reading Japan keen to deepen defence ties with India, says Kishida

Stocktaking calamity – on United Nations’ Global Stocktake report

Source– The post is based on the article “Stocktaking calamity” published in “The Hindu” on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to climate change News– The United Nations’ Global Stocktake report was released just ahead of the G-20 meet. What is the purpose of Global Stocktake from the United Nations? It outlines… Continue reading Stocktaking calamity – on United Nations’ Global Stocktake report

Secure and fair – On guidelines to prevent and regulate dark patterns

Source– The post is based on the article “Secure and fair” published in “The Hindu” on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Tech – Awareness in the field of IT Relevance- Issues related to digital technology News– The government has issued draft guidelines to prevent and regulate dark patterns. What are some facts about… Continue reading Secure and fair – On guidelines to prevent and regulate dark patterns

The larger project of subverting the idea of India

Source: The post is based on the article “The larger project of subverting the idea of India” published in The Hindu on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: concerns with holding simultaneous elections for the… Continue reading The larger project of subverting the idea of India

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