18 October 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Examine the role of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in protecting and promoting the rights of women in India. (150 Words/10 Marks)
Supreme Court Upholds Special Citizenship Provisions for Assam Migrants, Affirms Parliament’s Power Over Citizenship Laws
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s 4-1 verdict upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which grants citizenship to migrants in Assam up to March 24, 1971, as part of the Assam Accord, affirming Parliament’s authority to regulate citizenship laws. Analysis of News: …
An inclusive beginning
(Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article analyzes the recent Supreme Court judgment on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which addresses citizenship in Assam, cultural rights under Article 29, and the principle of temporal unreasonableness in striking down outdated legal provisions. Landmark Examination of…
Supreme Court questions logic behind exception to marital rape in penal law
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● The Supreme Court is hearing petitions seeking the criminalization of non-consensual sex in marriage as rape. ● Petitioners argue it violates women’s autonomy and dignity, while the government opposes it, fearing harm to marital relationships….
18 October 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Fortified Rice: Centre’s ambitious initiative to combat micronutrient deficiencies (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2065835®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Indian government continues its initiative to provide fortified rice as part of welfare schemes, aiming to combat micronutrient deficiencies. Fortified rice, enriched with iron, is deemed safe for all individuals, including those with hemoglobinopathies. The program aligns with global…
18 October 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. An inclusive beginning (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article analyzes the recent Supreme Court judgment on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which addresses citizenship in Assam, cultural rights under Article 29, and the principle of temporal unreasonableness in striking down outdated legal…
18 October 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. A modified UBI policy may be more feasible (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a social safety net to address unemployment and rising inequality, especially in India. It evaluates UBI’s feasibility and desirability…
18 October 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Supreme Court Upholds Special Citizenship Provisions for Assam Migrants, Affirms Parliament’s Power Over Citizenship Laws (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s 4-1 verdict upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which grants citizenship to migrants in Assam up to March 24, 1971,…
Manufacture, marketing of antibiotics may be regulated; prescription to be mandatory
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended that all antibiotics be included in the definition of “new drug” under the New Drugs and Clinical Trial (NDCT) Rules, 2019. ● This recommendation has been made…