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Syllabus: GS-3: Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their MandateTerrorism in Hinterland & Border Areas Focus: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) has been in the news due to recent high-profile cases highlighting prolonged detentions and stalled investigations. Notable incidents, such as the death of G.N. Saibaba post-acquittal and the postponement of Umar Khalid’s bail plea, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India criticised USCIRF’s 2024 report, calling it biassed and politically motivated, following claims of worsening religious freedom conditions and violations in India throughout the year. India’s Response to USCIRF Report: The Indian government rejected the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) 2024 report, calling it “biassed” and politically motivated. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court declared caste-based prison labour assignments unconstitutional, emphasising prisoners’ right to dignity, equality, and banning manual scavenging in prisons across India. Violation of Fundamental Rights: The court highlighted that caste-based labour assignments, like reserving menial tasks such as cleaning for marginalised groups (SC, ST, DNT) and cooking for higher …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Swiss authorities are scrutinizing the Sarco pod after a death involving the device, raising questions about its legality under assisted suicide laws and product safety regulations. About the Legal Scrutiny Over Sarco Suicide Pod in Switzerland: Swiss police arrested four people after the suspected death of a 64-year-old American woman in …
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