Tag: the hindu

Sequence of implementation, EWS quota outcomes

Source: The post is based on an article “Sequence of implementation, EWS quota outcomes” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance News: The main aim of the reservation policy in India was to ensure the level playing field for the most marginalized and backward sections of the society. However, with the time the… Continue reading Sequence of implementation, EWS quota outcomes

The ambiguity of reservations for the poor: unconstitutional or not?

Source: The post is based on an article “The ambiguity of reservations for the poor: unconstitutional or not?” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance News: The Constitution Bench led by CJI U. U. Lalit has reserved its judgments regarding challenges against reservations based solely on economic criteria introduced by the Constitution (103rd)… Continue reading The ambiguity of reservations for the poor: unconstitutional or not?

The amendments to the IT Rules, 2021

Source: The post is based on an article “The amendments to the IT Rules, 2021” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies Relevance: amendment in the IT Rules, 2021 News: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021… Continue reading The amendments to the IT Rules, 2021

Anyone conducting ‘two-finger’ test on sexual assault survivors will be held guilty of misconduct: Supreme Court

Source: The post is based on the article “Anyone conducting ‘two-finger’ test on sexual assault survivors will be held guilty of misconduct: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has declared that any person conducting the invasive ‘two-finger’ or ‘three-finger’ vaginal test on rape or… Continue reading Anyone conducting ‘two-finger’ test on sexual assault survivors will be held guilty of misconduct: Supreme Court

 Decentralise MGNREGS for better implementation, says study

Source: The post is based on the article “Decentralise MGNREGS for better implementation, says study” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. What is the News? An internal study commissioned by the Ministry of Rural Development has argued for decentralization of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS) allowing for more “flexibility” at the… Continue reading  Decentralise MGNREGS for better implementation, says study

Demand grows, but DNA tests fall under a grey area

Source– The post is based on the article “Demand grows, but DNA tests fall under a grey area” published in The Hindu on 31th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology News- The article explains the issues related with DNA tests. It also explains the position of higher courts on DNA tests. What are the… Continue reading Demand grows, but DNA tests fall under a grey area

United against terror – on United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting

Source– The post is based on the article “United against terror” published in The Hindu on 31th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security News- The article explain the main highlights of recently held United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting in Mumbai. What are the challenges related to terrorism? There is lack of global cooperation in… Continue reading United against terror – on United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee meeting

A check over of the U.S.’s much anticipated NSS

Source: The post is based on an article “A check over of the U.S.’s much anticipated NSS” published in The Hindu on 31st October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International relations Relevance: National Security Strategy of the USS and its relevance for India News: The United States has launched its National Security Strategy (NSS). It is a comprehensive document… Continue reading A check over of the U.S.’s much anticipated NSS

The extra-constitutional delusions of Raj Bhavan

Source: The post is based on an article “The extra-constitutional delusions of Raj Bhavan” published in The Hindu on 31st October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance News: The Kerala Governor issued the statement that individual Ministers who lower the dignity of the office of the Governor can face withdrawal of the pleasure by the Governor. The statement has… Continue reading The extra-constitutional delusions of Raj Bhavan

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