STUDY EXPLORES DRIVERS OF DEATH TERMS
Findings of the Research on Death Sentences: The shock and impact of a crime on the collective conscience of society was a major reason cited by trial courts in Delhi while imposing death sentence on convicts. Out of the 43 cases in Delhi in which death sentence was handed down between 2000 and 2015, trial courts invoked the impact […]
DO NUMBERS MATTER IN RAJYA SABHA?
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha: Cooperation in Divergent Composition The Indian Constitution provides for parity of powers between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in law, making an exception in some cases. The Money Bill or Finance Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha which only can approve the Demands for Grants. The Rajya Sabha […]
INDIA MAY MISS NUTRITION TARGETS
Why in news? India is among 88 countries that are likely to miss global nutrition targets by 2025, according to the Global Nutrition Report 2020 released on 12th May 2020. Global Nutrition Targets In 2012, the World Health Assembly (WHA) identified six nutrition targets for maternal, infant and young child nutrition to be met by 2025. These require […]
INDIA CAUGHT IN U.S.-CHINA SPAT OVER TAIWAN’S STATUS
Why in news? As tensions between the U.S. and China rise over the novel coronavirus pandemic, India is faced with a major choice on whether to support a U.S. move to reinstate Taiwan’s observer status at the World Health Assembly (WHA) or to China’s opposition to it. India is set to take over as the next Chairperson […]
SC SETS UP PANEL TO LOOK INTO J&K INTERNET CURBS
Why in news? The Jammu and Kashmir government’s orders do not reveal any reason for making mobile 4G Internet inaccessible across the Union Territory (UT), the Supreme Court said in an order on 11th May 2020. Besides, the government orders snipping the Internet speed to 2G were meant to operate for only a limited time. Petitions […]
KALAPANI ROW
Why in news? Nepal will increase the number of security outposts and deploy more armed personnel in the border with India. Kathmandu expects India to avoid any unilateral measures in the Kalapani region and remain committed to the ‘fixed border’ principle as agreed during the past official talks. This comes after India completed the road […]
ENABLE LONGER WORK HOURS: CII TO CENTRE
Why in news? The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recommended that the government issue guidelines directing direct workers to rejoin duty. The recommendation, along with several more, were made at a meeting between CII representatives and Labour and Employment Minister. What were the recommendations made by the CII? Those failing to report for work […]
NEW ROAD TO KAILASH MANSAROVAR
Why in news? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday dedicated to the nation a new 80-km road in Uttarakhand which connects close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and opens a new route for Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh Pass, significantly reducing the travel time for yatris. Read More about the new Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra […]
EUROPE, US MARK 75 YEARS SINCE END OF WWII
Why in news? Europe and the United States mark 75 years since the end of World War II on 8th May 2020. Second World War (1939-1945) It was the most destructive war observed by the world which started in earnest on September 1, 1939 with the attack of Poland by Nazi Germany, and concluded on September […]
CHINA, U.S. COMMIT TO IMPLEMENT TRADE DEAL
Why in news? Chinese and U.S. trade representatives agreed on 8th May to “create favourable conditions” for the phase one trade deal signed in January 2020, officials said, despite recent tensions over the coronavirus pandemic. Good progress Both sides said they should strengthen macroeconomic and public health cooperation, strive to create a favourable atmosphere and conditions […]