In News The State of Punjab has furthered the cause of the right to life and personal liberty of prisoners by allowing conjugal visits for inmates. It is expected that this initiative will strengthen matrimonial bonds and ensure prisoners’ good conduct. About Conjugal Rights They are rights created by marriage, that is, the right of […]
In Context In a Dalit hamlet in Krishnagiri, a ‘kangaroo court’ undermines individuals’ right to love More about the Kangaroo Courts What is the kangaroo court? Oxford Dictionary defines it as “an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime […]
In News Recently, Rajya Sabha welcomed its new Chairman, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar. Chairman of Rajya Sabha Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States i.e., Rajya Sabha. Powers and Functions: As Presiding Officer of the House Powers and Duties of the Chairman, as laid down by the Constitution of India As the […]
In News European Union and Australian proposal imposing a price cap on Russian seaborne oil recently came into effect. More about the news About the European Union said it would implement a plan originally floated way back in May, with the G7 and Australia also signing up on the plan to impose the price cap […]
In News The Central Government recently introduced the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in Lok Sabha. More about the news About: The Bill proposes to amend the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 in light of the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 which inserted Part IXB in the Constitution. Highlights of the Bill Cooperative […]
In News Crimes against tourists and other foreign nationals appear to be on the rise in India. Key Findings Reported and unreported crimes: There have been various reported (and unreported) incidents of foreigners falling victim to crimes in our country. For every crime committed against foreigners, there would be several others that go unreported for […]
In Context Recently, the voting for Gujarat elections ended & the much-awaited exit polls will be out soon. About the exit Polls An exit poll asks voters which political party they are supporting after they have cast their votes in an election. An exit poll is supposed to give an indication of which way the […]
In News Recently, International workers’ groups criticised India’s labour policies, including four new labour codes, at the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) held at Singapore. Key Points Highlighted India’s new labour codes violates the tripartite agreements — between workers, employers and the government — and gives […]
In News The European Union has recently expressed its concerns regarding the USA’s new green energy subsidy package. What is the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act? It is a $430 billion package of federal spending, tax breaks, credits, and levies that are aimed at fighting climate change and reducing healthcare costs and making large corporations pay […]
In News India’s National Security Advisor recently chaired the first India-Central Asia meeting of NSAs and Secretaries of Security Councils in Delhi More about the meeting About first India-Central Asia meeting of NSAs: The meeting was the outcome of the India-Central Asia virtual summit held in January 2022, where Indian Prime Minister hosted leaders of […]
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