29 Jun 21 Marginalisation of Sexual Minorities
(GS PAPER-1, FEATURES OF INDIAN SOCIETY SOURCE- THE HINDU) Context- During the 1970s homosexuality was served as a mental disorder. But, after the 1970s, with the efforts of some activists like Dr....
Current Affairs
29 Jun 21 Reopen the files, reconsider privatization (The Hindu, GS-3, Economy)
Context:- Privatization is a process where the government decreases its shareholding in the Public sector Undertaking. Government also transfers the ownership of the management from government to the private sector....
28 Jun 21 On the margins with full equality still out of reach (GS-2, Governance, The Hindu)
Context:- This year Google Doodle in the month of zone celebrated about Dr. Frank Kameny (1925-2011) who was an American astronomer, veteran, and gay rights activist. He had ‘successfully challenged...
26 Jun 21 Sedition Law
(GS PAPER-2, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS) SOURCE- THE HINDU) Context: Recently, the Apex Court decision quashed the sedition charges against a senior journalist. Civil society applauded this as a heartening development, especially in...
26 Jun 21 Relevant advice for health care-givers, mothers-to-be (The Hindu, GS-2, Social Justice, Health)
Context:- As of Now Today, the number of new cases of COVID-19 per day and the number of daily COVID-19 deaths in India are among the highest in the world....
25 Jun 21 Staging a comeback, re-energising India’s Africa policy (The Hindu, GS-2, International relations)
Context:- The Government of India has designed a forward looking strategy to deepen relations with African countries. This policy has invested a political will in expanding the multifaceted engagement. During...
25 Jun 21 Artificial Intelligence: Promises & Menace
(GS PAPER-3, ROBOTICS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE- INDIAN EXPRESS) Context: Historically, Technology competition has been a prime aspect of geopolitics. In this day and age, it can be growing reflected in geopolitical battles...
24 Jun 21 Reforms in 90s & Crisis in 21st century
(GS PAPER-3, Mobilization of Resources Source- The Hindu) Context: Thirty years ago, the liberalization regime launched in 1991 completed its 30 years in 2021. 1991 was a landmark moment in India’s post-independence...
24 Jun 21 The gender technology gap has to end (The Hindu, GS-2, GS-1, Social issues and social Justice)
Context:- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, existing inequalities have come to light. These inequalities are clearly visible in the gender gap report and access to digital technology. Access...
23 Jun 21 Countering a political act that has a legal garb (The Hindu, GS-2, Polity)
Context:- A film-maker from Lakshadweep named Aisha Sultana was recently booked for the alleged offences of sedition and statements prejudicial to national integrity. Ms. Aisha then moved the Kerala High...
