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Psychedelic Substances

In News Psychedelic drugs are emerging in research as promising ways to treat treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. What are Psychedelics ? Psychedelics are a group of drugs that alter perception, mood, and thought-processing while a person is still clearly conscious. Usually, the person’s insight also remains unimpaired.  They are non-addictive, non-toxic and compared […]

‘Laundromat’ Countries

In News  A report by Finland based group cited that India is leader of five countries named as the “Laundromat” countries. More about News European Countries that imposed crude oil sanctions on Russia oil are using India, others as ‘laundromats’ for refined products. The report accused Indian sellers and European buyers of possibly “circumventing sanctions” […]

China’s Anti-Espionage Law

In News  Recently, China’s legislature approved sweeping amendments to China’s anti-espionage law, broadening the scope of what may be defined as activities related to spying and national security.  China’s anti-espionage law The recent amendments are to China’s 2014 anti-espionage law.  Article 1 of the law says the idea behind the legislation is “to prevent, stop […]

Meitei Community

In News The Meitei community in Manipur has intended to file contempt proceedings against the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. About the Issue The Meitei community has been seeking the Scheduled Tribe status for decades. Recently, the Manipur High Court ordered the State government to recommend the inclusion of the Meitei […]

Article 142 of the Constitution

In News A five-judge or constitution bench of the Supreme Court held that a court can directly grant divorce under Article 142 of the Constitution. More about the News The Court mentioned that in cases where the marriage has irretrievably broken down, without referring the parties to a family court first, where they must wait […]

Supreme Court ruling on Consensual Divorce

In News Recently, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that it can exercise its plenary power to do “complete justice” under Article 142(1) of the Constitution to dissolve a marriage. More about the news The Supreme Court Bench ruled that it can exercise its plenary power to do “complete justice” under Article 142(1) […]

The women’s reservation Bill cannot wait any longer

In Context India may have achieved suffrage early, but women still face significant barriers to political participation. History of Women in Politics in India Pre-Independence: Women played a crucial role in India’s fight for independence, by organising demonstrations, leading rallies, and raising awareness. Women’s suffrage: Independent India can rightly be proud of its achievement in […]

Survey of OBCs in Odisha

In News The Odisha government began the survey of people from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). More about News The survey of the social and educational conditions of backwardness would be carried out for OBCs The heads of the family are giving details about personal information about him and other members of the family. Personal […]

India’s SDG Pledge Goal & the strategy to apply

In Context The Prime Minister recently addressed the first meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under India’s G20 Presidency. He expressed concern that “progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) seems to be slowing down”.  What is sustainable development? The United Nations defines sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present […]

Governor’s Power to Assent Bills

In Context Recently the Supreme Court has given a reminder to Governors that the Constitution expects that a decision to return a Bill to the State Assembly for reconsideration should be made “as soon as possible”.  The office of Governor About: Article 153 of the Constitution provides the provision that there shall be a Governor […]