Yearly Archives: 2022
Section 144 of CrPC
In News The Uttarakhand administration imposed Section 144 CrPC in Roorkee to prohibit assembly of more than four persons in a Dharam Sansad. Need In the aftermath of communal tension in a village in Roorkee after a Hanuman Jayanti procession was allegedly pelted with stones, certain groups tried to hold a Dharam Sansad. Supreme Court […]
70 years of Diplomatic relations between India and Japan
In News The year 2022 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diplomatic Relations between Japan and India. India and Japan established diplomatic relations on April 28, 1952. India- Japan Relations Historical: The friendship between India and Japan has a long history rooted in spiritual affinity and strong cultural and civilization ties dating […]
Raisina Dialogue 2022
In News Recently, the seventh edition of the Raisina Dialoge was held in New Delhi. Raisina Dialogue, 2022 The theme for the Conference was ‘Terranova- Impassioned, Impatient, Imperiled’. It had six thematic pillars: Rethinking Democracy: trade, technology and ideology End of Multilateralism: a networked global order Water Caucuses: turbulent tides in the Indo-Pacific Communities Inc: […]
1857 Uprising
In News New genetic proof links 246 Indian soldiers killed in Punjab’s Ajnala during the 1857 uprising to Gangetic plains. Latest findings Archaeologists have called the site the largest possessing skeletal remains linked to any single event during the 1857 Indian rebellion. With the mass killing being a highly sensitive issue with the potential to […]
SC’s Observations on Death Penalty in India
In Context Recently, the Bench of the Supreme Court of India decided to critically examine the routine and abrupt way in which trial judges often impose the death penalty on convicts. Death Penalty About: Death penalty or capital punishment is the highest degree of punishment that can be awarded to an individual under specified penal […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 5 PM flags high fuel prices in Opposition-ruled states, their CMs hit back at Centre Heat wave, low coal stocks, delayed payments leading to power outages (Economy) Why global fuel prices are up, how India is impacted and what […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 GS 3 1 1 SC fxes fnal sedition hearing on May 5 Krishnadas Rajagopal (Polity and Governance) States not passing on fuel duty cut to people’ (Economy) What is Sedition? Overview of sedition law, provisions related,constitutionality of […]
Hepatitis B
In Context Many countries including the US and UK reported mysterious cases of a few children being diagnosed with Hepatitis B. The Netherlands also reported concurrent increasing community adenovirus circulation. About Hepatitis B It is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is a major global health problem. The […]
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
In Context The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hoping to have all three development flights planned for its ‘baby rocket’ — the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) — in 2022 itself. The first development flight is expected to take place in the month of June. About the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Background: Dr […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
