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Ad Hoc Judges

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) stated that the process to appoint ad hoc judges must be less cumbersome. SC’s Suggestions Need of “out-of-the-box” thinking: Roping in senior lawyers to act as ad hoc judges in High Courts to meet the rising tide of pendency. Less Cumbersome Procedure:  Once the Chief Justice recommends it […]

India-Bangladesh Joint Working Group (JWG)

In News Recently, India-Bangladesh held the 18th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on security and border management.  Key Points Issues discussed: They agreed to deepen and strengthen mutual cooperation on security and border-related issues. To implement Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) in letter and its spirit for effective guarding of the Indo-Bangladesh border […]

Jallikattu & issues surrounding the sport

In News A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court recently reserved for judgment a batch of petitions seeking to strike down the law that protects Jallikattu. More about the news Precursor: In 2014, the Supreme Court, in the A. Nagaraja judgment had held Jallikattu as cruelty to bulls. Issue: The bone of contention is the […]

Abuse on Elderly persons in India

In News Recently, the Report of Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) was released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As per the recent Report, around 5.2% of senior citizens surveyed reported ill-treatment/abuse. Data on the issues faced by the elderly population in India Health: Self-reported health condition: According to the Longitudinal Ageing […]

Global South

In News Recently, the Indian External Affairs Minister said that India would be the “voice of the Global South, that is otherwise under-represented in such forums”. India assumed the presidency of the G20 group of countries for 2022 to 2023. About Global North and Global South:  Global North refers loosely to countries like the US, […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3  3, 12& 15 Inflation war far from over: RBI hikes rate, lowers growth A higher peak  Reading monetary policy    (Economy) Know about the recent decision taken by Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), What is the significance of the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 RBI goes slow on rates, limits increase to 35 bps   (Economy) What are Repo rate and  Standing Deposit Facility? How RBI repo rate and Standing Deposit Facility hike can impact the economy ? GS 1 5 Festival of lights […]

BIMSTEC: a key to a new South Asian regional order

In News   In recent years, India seems to have moved its diplomatic energy away from SAARC to BIMSTEC.  About SAARC  The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.  SAARC comprises eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, […]

SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN)

In News Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU with Social Alpha to launch SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN). More about the news About Social Alpha: Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform for science and technology start-ups. About SpIN: Space entrepreneurship: SpIN is India’s first dedicated platform for […]

Conjugal visits for prisoners

In News The State of Punjab has furthered the cause of the right to life and personal liberty of prisoners by allowing conjugal visits for inmates.  It is expected that this initiative will strengthen matrimonial bonds and ensure prisoners’ good conduct. About Conjugal Rights They are rights created by marriage, that is, the right of […]

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