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1.Will a national judiciary work? In the current context, the feasibility of the All India Judicial Service requires to be studied The Union government appears to be steadfast in its resolve to implement reforms in recruitment and appointment to the subordinate judicial services. In 2019, it spearheaded a consultative process for the creation of the […]
1.Subjected to psychiatric, medical exams for ID cards: transpersons Self-identification is enough for certification, says official Transgender persons are reportedly being subjected to medical and psychiatric examination for the purpose of issuing identity cards in some parts of the State. This goes against the prevailing rules that made self-identification a right of transgender persons. Several […]
1.Social structure differs in Asian and African elephants, find researchers Male Asian elephants spent only about 12% of their time in all-male groups as compared to 30-60% of the time in African savannah elephants Despite the fact that they occupy similar ecological niches, the social structure of Asian elephants differs from that of their African […]
1.In centenary backdrop, this is no hand of peace Beijing’s recent and muscular behaviour towards India could stem from deeper tensions within China An atmosphere of unpredictability prevails as regards India-China relations, even as China embarks on its 100th anniversary celebrations of the foundation of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Memories of the bloodiest […]
1.Relief and recompense The judiciary did well to assert the rights of pandemic-hit workers and families It is a matter of relief and satisfaction that the Supreme Court has prodded the Union government to perform its statutory duty of fixing a compensation for the families of those who lost their kin to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
1.‘T.N. can set an example by making migrants’ lives easier’ Some new initiatives may be required for comprehensive social security, says member of Economic Advisory Council to CM Developmental economist Jean Drèze, a member of the recently constituted Economic Advisory Council to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, is clear that the State must focus […]
1.Apt judicial reminder in era of over-criminalisation The criminal justice system needs to take note of the Delhi High Court’s recent judgment on ‘defining terrorism’ The criminal justice system is an instrument of state and a key index of the state of democracy. Every punishment which does not arise from absolute necessity is tyrannical, said […]
1.The law of sedition is unconstitutional An urgent review of the Kedar Nath judgment is necessary as ‘sedition’ violates the basic right of speech and expression In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the law of sedition laid down in Kedar Nath Singh (1962) and directed governments to adhere to […]
1.On the margins with full equality still out of reach Despite judicial verdicts, India’s sexual minorities face discrimination in employment, health issues and personal rights This year, the world woke up to June, pride month, gazing at the Google Doodle of Dr. Frank Kameny (1925-2011), an American astronomer, veteran, and gay rights activist. Kameny, in […]
1.Clues from meteorite to Earth’s mantle The meteorite originated in the asteroid belt, was sucked in by Earth’s gravity On November 13, 2015, a meteorite fell near the town of Kamargaon in Assam, India. It weighed a little over 12 kg and scientists decoded its mineral composition and classified it as a chondrite, a variety […]
1.Prepare the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’ It must capture the best practices of democratic governance globally, yet be reflective of the idea of India It is too early to conclude whether the all-party meeting held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to reduce the trust deficit between New Delhi and the leaders of Jammu […]
1.Revenue, fiscal deficits understated in 2018-19: CAG Tamil Nadu’s revenue deficit of ₹23,459.44 crore during 2018-19 was understated by ₹3,757.23 crore and fiscal deficit by ₹1,300.49 crore primarily owing to short transfers totalling ₹1,366 crore towards various reserve funds, such as sinking fund and guarantee redemption fund, according to the Comptroller and Auditor-General’s report on […]
