Monthly Archives: May 2022
Split Verdict on Marital Rape
In Context The Delhi High Court ruling gave a split verdict on several petitions in a case challenging the validity of the marital rape exemption under section 375 of IPC which has led to the public debate over the course of law. Background Societal divide: The present law manifests the stark public divide on the […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg no Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC puts sedition trials on hold until centre re-examines, says affected can seek relief (Polity and Governance) What is sedition law? Know about the provision of the IPC dealing with sedition, what is its crux? Know the history of sedition law, […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 SC puts colonial sedition law on hold (Polity and Governance) What is sedition law? Know about the provision of the IPC dealing with sedition, what is its crux? Know the history of sedition law, associated courts’ judgements, and present case before […]
Asaf Ali
In News Recently, the government released a pictorial book on India’s Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Mahotsav. Aruna Asaf Ali Image Courtesy: Amrit Mohotsav Aruna Asaf Ali was an Indian educator, political activist, and publisher. She was popularly known as the ‘Grand Old Lady’ of the Independence Movement. Hoisting […]
Andaman and Nicobar Islands to get Gas Plant
In News Recently, The Environment Ministry has approved an exemption to the laws governing the regulation of coastal zones and has paved the way for gas-powered plants to be set up at Andaman and Nicobar islands. About the gas plant The Plant: It will be a gas-based power plant at Hope Town in Andaman & […]
AIM-PRIME Programme
In News Recently, the Government has launched AIM-PRIME Playbook to help academics launch deep-tech spin-offs. AIM- PRIME (Program for Researchers in Innovation, Market Readiness and Entrepreneurship) Launched by: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog AIM has joined hands with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) The nationwide program will be implemented by Venture Center – […]
Marsquake
In News Recently, NASA’s InSight lander detected a quake on Mars, the largest ever observed on another planet. Key Points Earlier Events: The InSight rover first landed on Mars in November 2018, and has since heard 1,313 quakes. The largest previously recorded “marsquake” was detected in August 2021. Marsquakes and its cause: On Earth, quakes […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
In News Recently, CBI raids 40 locations linked to NGOs and MHA officials over alleged FCRA violations. What is the FCRA? Background: The FCRA was enacted during the Emergency in 1976 amid apprehensions that foreign powers were interfering in India’s affairs by pumping money into the country through independent organisations. These concerns were, in fact, […]
Pardoning Power of President and Governor
In News Recently, the Union Government claimed that the President and not the Tamil Nadu Governor has exclusive power to decide Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination convict A.G. Perarivalan’s plea for pardon. About Pardoning Power Power of Pardons under Articles 73 and 161 of the Constitution is different from judicial power as the governor or the President […]
Editorial Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Technology Competition or National Security
- Scaling Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) For Fostering MSME-led Growth
- One Nation, One Election: Constitutional Concerns
- Rights, Justice, Action For India’s Women Farmers
- Protecting Women’s Rights Amid Conflict and Instability
