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‘Skin-to-skin’ ruling: HC order in POCSO case outrageous, A-G tells SC

(Governance. Judiciary)

What was the Skin to skin contact ruling of Bombay HC with respect to sexual assault? Why was it a bad precedent set by HC? Why is there a dichotomy in definitions of Sexual assault?

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SC quashes 2016 Haryana notification: Economic criterion cannot be sole basis to decide creamy layer

(Governance)

What were the key highlights of the Indira Sawhney case, aka the Mandal Commission case? What are the provision under Section 5(2) of the Haryana Backward Classes Act, 2016? Why was it quashed?

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Why India needs an NHS-like healthcare model

(Health, Ethics)

What are the bottlenecks in the present Indian healthcare system? How is Budgetary Allocation? Should the doctors be penalised for taking pro-people steps by breaking protocols?

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India must measure Taliban by its actions, wait for opening

(IR)

What should India do to mitigate the Taliban Crisis and protect its investments in Afghanistan? How will waiting and watching help?

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Vaccinating children

(Sc & Tech)

Learn about ZyCoV-D and the advantages of oral DNA-based jab.

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Managing the plan

 

Sector-specific valuation used to drive monetisation pipeline

(Economy)

How can the National Monetisation Pipeline be made successful? Explore the role of institutional capacity and continuous monitoring in its implementation.

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The future of Sabarmati Ashram

(History)

What are contributions and messages of Gandhi ji to the world? How is Sabarmati Ashram a representation of Gandhian Ideas?

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On India’s population, let the data speak

(Health)

What are the trends in Total Fertility Rate? How does it depict the growth? Is declining TFR always good? What do data speak regarding polygamy and other regressive social practices?

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Explained: The saroop of Sikh Holy Book

 

Explained: Sikhism in Afghanistan is as old as the religion, pre-dates Ranjit Singh’s reign

(Art and Culture, Society)

What is a saroop, and the code of conduct for installing and transporting one?

 

Learn about the history of Sikhism in Afghanistan. Also try to learn about Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

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Elgar case: What NIA draft charges submitted in court say, against whom

(Governance)

What is the Elgar Parishad Case? What are the allegations against these people?

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National Monetisation Pipeline: Unlocking value in brownfield projects via private sector

(Economy)

What is monetisation, government’s plan related to it? Which sectors will take part in it? What are key challenges and ways ahead?

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Explained: Why India’s competition regulator fined Maruti Suzuki Rs 200 crore

(Economy)

What are Discount control mechanisms and why were they considered anti-competitive? What is Maruti’s stand on the whole issue?

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Portal for unorganised workers’ database to be launched tomorrow

(Economy)

Learn about e-SHRAM portal and its salient features.

 

 
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