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Five years after SC verdict, talaq petitioners living as ‘half-divorcees’

Five years after the Supreme Court’s five-judge Bench under then CJI J.S. Khehar invalidated instant triple talaq in August 2017, the women petitioners continue to live a life of half-divorcees. What is triple talaq? ‘Triple Talaq’ is a procedure of divorce under the Sharia Law which is a body of the Islamic law. Under this,… Continue reading Five years after SC verdict, talaq petitioners living as ‘half-divorcees’

Panel moots district-level survey to bring more children into adoption ambit

A report recently tabled on “Review of Guardianship and Adoption Laws” in Parliament has stated that- India despite a country with millions of orphans, there are only 2,430 children available for adoption. What is the news? There are many enthusiastic parents who are ready to adopt children. To address this paradox, a Parliamentary panel has… Continue reading Panel moots district-level survey to bring more children into adoption ambit

Who was Kakasaheb Gadgil?

The Gadgil Wada of Pune was recently lighted into tricolour for the 75th anniversary of Independence. Gadgil Wada was where plans for the reconstitution of the socialist Rashtra Seva Dal took place in early 1940s, with socialists like S.M. Joshi, N.G. Gore, Shirubhau Limaye and Kakasaheb in the lead. Kakasaheb Gadgil Gadgil was an Indian… Continue reading Who was Kakasaheb Gadgil?

Reaping our demographic dividend

Context India’s biggest strength is its ‘demographic dividend’ and people need to fully leverage it to fast-track the country’s progress in various sectors Why in news The 2022 edition of the World Population Prospects (WPP) of the United Nations has projected that India may surpass China as the world’s most populous country next year. The… Continue reading Reaping our demographic dividend

What is Essential Commodities Act?

The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 to ask States to monitor and verify the stocks of Arhar/Tur Dal available with traders. Essential Commodities Act The ECA, 1955 was established to ensure the delivery of certain commodities or products, the supply of which, if obstructed due to hoarding or black marketing, would… Continue reading What is Essential Commodities Act?

SMILE-75 scheme to rehabilitate Beggars

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has launched the ‘SMILE-75’ initiative for comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging in 75 identified municipalities as a part of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence. SMILE Scheme SMILE is an acronym for Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. This scheme is a sub-scheme under… Continue reading SMILE-75 scheme to rehabilitate Beggars

Need of uniform civil code

Context The Portuguese Civil Code of 1867, the so-called “common civil code” of Goa, is in the news again. A 28-member parliamentary standing committee headed by senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member, Sushil Kumar Modi, recently visited the state to study it in the context of the demand for a uniform civil code. India… Continue reading Need of uniform civil code

UN appoints new leader of UNMOGIP

The United Nations (UN) has appointed Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina as the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). What is UNMOGIP? The first group of UN military observers arrived in the mission area on 24 January of 1949 to… Continue reading UN appoints new leader of UNMOGIP

Govt. extends PMAY-Urban scheme

The Union Cabinet approved an extension to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban up to December 31, 2024 so that the houses sanctioned under the scheme can be completed. PMAY-Urban scheme The PMAY-U, a flagship Mission of GoI being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), was launched on 25th June 2015. The Mission… Continue reading Govt. extends PMAY-Urban scheme

In news: Commission of Global Notables

Mexican President has proposed the setting up of a commission called ‘Commission of Global Notables’ comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Commission of Global Notables Apart from Mr. Modi, the proposed “commission of global notables” includes Pope Francis and the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This is yet a proposal in writing presented to the UN It… Continue reading In news: Commission of Global Notables

History of popular slogans raised during Freedom Struggle

Inspiring and controversial, this article explains the history of slogans that have endured in India’s politics. (1) ‘Jai Hind’ by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose popularised ‘Jai Hind’ as a salutation for soldiers of his Indian National Army (INA), which fought alongside Netaji’s ally Japan in the Second World War. But according… Continue reading History of popular slogans raised during Freedom Struggle

India, Australia Relations

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an Audio Visual Co-production Treaty between India and Australia, which is aimed at facilitating joint production of films between the two countries. India – Australia Relations Both the countries share the ethos and values of pluralism, liberal democracy, steadfast commitment to rule of law, Commonwealth traditions, international… Continue reading India, Australia Relations

Role of media in fair trial

Context In an ongoing case, the Peoples’ Union for Civil Liberties asked the Supreme Court to issue guidelines to regulate media briefings by the police to ensure fair trial. This has left the judiciary with no choice but to deliberate on binding directives to the police. What is Media Trial? Media Trial is when various… Continue reading Role of media in fair trial

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