Monthly Archives: March 2022
Deep Ocean Mission
In News The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM). Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is one of the collaborators of the Ministry of Earth Sciences for implementation of Deep Ocean Mission. About the Mission National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences is […]
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (POSH Act)
In News Recently, Kerala High Court asked organisations associated with the film industry to take steps to constitute a joint committee to deal with cases of sexual harassment of women. About POSH Act: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act was passed in 2013, defining sexual harassment, laying down the […]
Sealed Cover Jurisprudence
In News Recently, 11 MPs and others criticised the ‘sealed cover jurisprudence’ of Kerala High Court. About Two separate benches of the Supreme Court did the right thing by red-flagging the disturbing practice of courts accepting information from government agencies in sealed envelopes. Instances where Supreme Court held otherwise: In the Rafale aircraft case While […]
Caste-based MGNREGA Wages Payment
In News Parliament’s Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has asked the government to roll back the system of caste-based wages, under which NREGS workers are paid based on whether they belong to a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Others. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Mandate: The mandate of the […]
India’s Arctic Policy
In News Recently, the Ministry of Earth Science has unveiled India’s Arctic Policy, titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’. Major Highlights of the policy India’s Arctic policy titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’ lays down six pillars: Strengthening India’s scientific research and cooperation Climate and […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS2 1 China proposes visits, events to revive India talks (International Relations) About the recent updates of talks, India-China relations, border issues and other related issues and the way forward. Also, know about the grouping that both China and India are part of. GS2 […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Neutrality for Ukraine is on the table: Lavrov (International Issues) Know about the updates over Russia – Ukraine Conflict, the background of the conflict, reasons for Russian aggression, & the implication of the conflict over India in particular & globally in […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3, 10& 13 Karnataka High Court upholds hijab ban in class: Not essential to Islam Narrowing of freedom What the court argued Supreme Court stays MediaOne ban: Averse to sealed cover jurisprudence (Polity and Governance) Recent ruling of Karnataka High […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Wearing hijab is not essential part of religion: Karnataka HC SC stays telecast ban on MediaOne More information on anti-lynching Bills sought (Polity and Governance) What is the recent verdict of Karnataka High Court on the petitions […]
Editorial Analysis
- India–Canada Relations: A Renewed Partnership
- Preparing India For a True Innovation-led Economy
- War & Oil Prices: Impacts Over Global Economy & On India
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Technology Competition or National Security
- Scaling Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) For Fostering MSME-led Growth