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17Jul 2024

SUPREME COURT’S CONSIDERATION OF MONEY BILLS

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has agreed to review petitions challenging the government’s use of Money Bills to expedite contentious legislation without Rajya Sabha approval. Senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, and Indira Jaising sought an urgent hearing from Chief Justice of India CJI Chandrachud ahead of the Union Budget. source:TOI Legal …

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17Jul 2024

INDIA’S QUANTUM LEAP: MISSION, CHALLENGES, AND GLOBAL COMPETITION

Why in the news? India initiated the National Quantum Mission in 2023, marking its commitment to harnessing quantum technologies for societal benefits. The mission aims to tackle challenges in clean energy and healthcare using quantum properties. source:medium About Quantum Technology: Definition: Technology using quantum mechanics principles (entanglement, superposition). Microscopic Particles: Based on behaviour of photons, …

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17Jul 2024

PROTECTING OUR NEURORIGHTS IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL THOUGHT

Syllabus: GS 3 : Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Awareness in the fields of IT. Focus: Recent advancements in neurotechnologies, such as Elon Musk’s Neuralink and wearable EEG devices, have brought significant attention to the potential benefits and ethical challenges of digitizing neurodata. These developments highlight the urgent …

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17Jul 2024

NEW CRIMINAL CODES: SUPERFICIAL CHANGES AND MISSED OPPORTUNITIES

Syllabus: GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Focus: The new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitas have been introduced as a major reform in India’s criminal justice system, replacing colonial-era laws. However, they face criticism for being superficial, lacking substantial changes, and potentially …

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17Jul 2024

TRYING JUVENILES AS ADULTS IS NOT THE ANSWER

Source: indiatomorrow.net Relevance: GS 2 – Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions, and Bodies Constituted for the Protection and Betterment of Vulnerable Sections, Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the Population by the Centre and States. Why in the News? In May, a speeding car allegedly driven by a teenager resulted in the tragic deaths of two young …

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17Jul 2024

STATE HAS NO AUTHORITY TO TINKER WITH SCHEDULED CASTE LISTS: SC

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prashant Kumar Mishra in the Supreme Court has quashed a 2015 notification from the Bihar government. This notification deleted the ‘Tanti-Tantwa’ caste …

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16Jul 2024

CRIMINALISING DISSENT: MAHARASHTRA’S CONTROVERSIAL SECURITY BILL

Syllabus: GS-2- Freedom of speech and expression , Dissent and associated cases Judicial actions Focus : The article critically examines Maharashtra’s proposed Special Public Security Bill, 2024, highlighting its vague definitions and potential to criminalise legitimate dissent and debate. It underscores the legal and constitutional concerns raised by the Bill and the importance of protecting …

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16Jul 2024

OVERVIEW OF INTERSTATE WATER DISPUTES: SUPREME COURT AND CWC OBSERVATIONS ON THE CAUVERY DISPUTE AND PRAGMATIC SOLUTIONS

Relevance: GS 2 – Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. source:wordpress Why in the News? The ongoing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the release of Cauvery water has once again …

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16Jul 2024

NEPAL-INDIA RELATIONS RESET

Syllabus: GS 3: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests. Focus: Nepal-India relations are in the spotlight as both nations seek to mend ties following years of diplomatic and economic tensions. With recent changes in leadership, there’s a renewed opportunity to establish a more …

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16Jul 2024

NEED OF REVIEWING ANTI DEFECTION PROVISIONS

Relevance: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these Why in the News? In 2024, five Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs who won the Telangana Assembly elections in 2023 defected to the Congress. Many defectors not only won in subsequent elections but also …

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