India-South Korea Relations
Context During the past five years, India and South Korea have experienced considerable divergence in their respective national objectives. Background… Continue reading India-South Korea Relations
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Assessing Juvenility a ‘Delicate Task’: SC
The Supreme Court has given some guidelines for the delicate task of deciding whether juveniles aged between 16 and 18,… Continue reading Assessing Juvenility a ‘Delicate Task’: SC
India ranks 135 out of 146 in Gender Gap Index
India ranks 135 among a total of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index, 2022, released by the World… Continue reading India ranks 135 out of 146 in Gender Gap Index
Places in news: Paracel Islands
A US destroyer sailed near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, drawing an angry reaction from Beijing,… Continue reading Places in news: Paracel Islands
India & FTA
Context In recent months, India has signed trade agreements with Australia and UAE. n the last week of June, New… Continue reading India & FTA
Bonn meet
Context From June 6-16, representatives from more than 100 countries descended on Bonn to hold preliminary discussions on what could… Continue reading Bonn meet
Bail Law and Supreme Court call for Reform
The Supreme Court underlined the pressing need for reform in the law related to bail and called on the government… Continue reading Bail Law and Supreme Court call for Reform
Child labour in India
The Centre does not have any data on child labour in the country and a reason for this is the… Continue reading Child labour in India
In news: National Emblem of India
A day after the National Emblem cast on top of the under-construction Parliament unveiled, controversy has erupted over its aggressive… Continue reading In news: National Emblem of India
James Webb Space Telescope
NASA has unveiled images from the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful orbital observatory ever launched. What… Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope
Species in news: Kannimara Teak
The legendary Kannimara teak of the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is still growing in height and girth. What is the news?… Continue reading Species in news: Kannimara Teak
Parliamentary Committee opposes Mediation Bill
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice has recommended substantial changes to the Mediation Bill. Mediation Bill, 2021 Mediation… Continue reading Parliamentary Committee opposes Mediation Bill
In news: Pardoning Power of the President
The Supreme Court has held that the Centre was “bound to advise” the President to remit the life sentence of… Continue reading In news: Pardoning Power of the President
United Nations’ World Population Prospects (WPP)
The 2022 edition of the United Nations’ World Population Prospects (WPP) was released. Why in news? India is projected to… Continue reading United Nations’ World Population Prospects (WPP)
What is the Nord Stream 1 Gas Link?
The Nord Stream 1, Germany’s main source of gas from Russia, was recently shut down for scheduled maintenance work. Why… Continue reading What is the Nord Stream 1 Gas Link?
The West has a chance to wean India off Russian weaponry
Context Perturbed by India’s reluctance to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and keen to bind the country closer in confronting China,… Continue reading The West has a chance to wean India off Russian weaponry
The road to productivity
Context The commute time for the labour force to the workplace plays a very important role in determining their productivity… Continue reading The road to productivity
Proposed Amendments to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), put out a note, proposing amendments in the Environment (Protection) Act,… Continue reading Proposed Amendments to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Centre releases guidelines for Mission Vatsalya
In order to access Central funds and benefits under Mission Vatsalya (an umbrella scheme for child protection services in the… Continue reading Centre releases guidelines for Mission Vatsalya
Sannati and Kanaganahalli Buddhist Sites
Left almost unattended to for 20 years after excavation, the ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima river near… Continue reading Sannati and Kanaganahalli Buddhist Sites
