What is Look Out Notice
Context: Delhi High Court on Friday sought the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED’s) response on journalist Rana Ayyub’s challenge to its action of restraining her from leaving the country. Ayyub was stopped in Mumbai based on a look out circular (LOC) issued by the ED, which is investigating her in a case of alleged money laundering. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance […]
New Year Festivals
Focus: GS I- Festivals, Facts for Prelims Why in News? The President of India greeted the people on the eve of “ Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba.”. These festivals of the spring season mark the beginning of the traditional new year in India. Chaitra Sukladi: It is the start of […]
Anti-Human Trafficking Cell
GS II- Governance Why in News? Recently, The National Commission for Women launched an Anti-Human Trafficking Cell. About Anti-Human Trafficking Cell: The Cell has been set up with an aim of increasing awareness among law enforcement officials and to facilitate their capacity building. The Cell will conduct Gender Sensitization Trainings and Workshops in combating human […]
A Far Reaching Verdict That Ends a Regressive Exception
Context Karnataka has recently pronounced an end to the marital rape exception in Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code in a nuanced judgment. Relevance GS-II: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Dimensions of the Article Background of the Case Earlier Judgments Roots of the Principle Way Forward Background of the Case […]
Centre Must Offer Strategic Guidance On Migrant Policy
Context Repeated surveys have found that the incomes of migrant households continue to be lower than pre-pandemic levels, even after returning to cities. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Lack of Policy for Migrants Structural Constraints Strategic […]
The Chandigarh Question
Context The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution, moved by the Chief Minister himself, on April 1 in a special session seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to […]
BIMSTEC after the Colombo Summit
Context Fifth Summit of the BIMSTEC was held in Colombo which advanced the regional cooperation and integration. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the Article Colombo Package Trade Pillars and Support needed Leaders and Commitments What more is needed? Way Forward Colombo Package BIMSTEC […]
India-Japan Relationship
Context Seventy years after diplomatic relations were established, here in India today, a metro system built with the support of Japanese official development assistance (ODA) is in operation, cars built by Japanese companies run on the streets, and a high-speed rail will make its debut in the future. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings […]
Why De-Dollarisation is imminent
Context The war in Ukraine and the subsequent economic sanctions will trigger central banks to go back to their drawing boards to reassess their dependency on the greenback. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Dimensions of Article How sanctions on Russia could lead to […]
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022
Context: The International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) has released a report titled “World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022”. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022 What steps should be taken to move towards clean energy? Key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022 Transition to Clean Energy: […]