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Are domestic workers legally protected in India? Why in the news? In recent times, the violence against domestic workers has increased drastically. Who are domestic workers? Domestic workers – According to International Labour Organisation (ILO), domestic workers are those workers who perform work in or for a private household or households. They provide direct and indirectRead more

A chance for India to shape a data governance regime Why in News? India’s G-20 presidency has provided an opportunity for the country to ensure that its digital strategies and data governance are inclusive, transparent, secure and conducive to sustainable development.       Background: In recent years, India has made great strides in its digital strategies/data governanceRead more

‘Irregularities’ in NAAC functioning: What are the claims against India’s college accreditation body? Why in news? The chairperson of NAAC’s executive committee, resigned after repeatedly demanding an independent inquiry into the functioning of the council.     What is the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)? The NAAC is an autonomous body set up in 1994 underRead more

The Case of Defamation Why in News? Recently, an MP (Member of Parliament) was sentenced to two years in jail in a 2019 Defamation Case over his remarks about another political leader by the Surat Court. The case was filed under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 499 and 500, dealing with defamation. What do IPC sections 499 and 500 say? SectionRead more

Abolition is the way: On the higher judiciary’s move on the death penalty Why in News? The issue of the death penalty and its mode of execution has been a subject of debate in India for a long time. Recently, the Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step towards finding a more humane methodRead more

The Supreme Court’s new rules for the appointment of Election Commissioners by the President Why in News? A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court (SC) unanimously ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commissioners shall be made by the President on the advice of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition ofRead more

International Women’s Day 2023: What is the gender gap in STEM? Why in News? The United Nations has highlighted the need for inclusive technology and digital education to narrow the Gender gap in the domains of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – collectively termed the STEM fields. About Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – collectively termed the STEM fields – continueRead more

Increasing Student Suicides in Higher Education Institutions Why in News? The National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB’s) Accidental Deaths and Suicide in India (ADSI) report 2021 shows student suicides had gone up drastically during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 and have been steadily rising in the last five years. What is the Current Status of Suicides in Students? Over 13,000 students diedRead more

Vaikom, a satyagraha, and the fight for social justice Why in News? As the year 2024 marks the centenary of the Vaikom Satyagraha, Chief Minister of Kerala and Tamil Nadu jointly inaugurated the centenary celebrations. What is Vaikom Satyagraha? Background: The princely state of Travancore had a feudal, militaristic, and ruthless system of custom-ridden Government, some of the mostRead more

Adopt a Heritage Scheme Why in news? Private firms, companies, and public sector units can enter into agreements with the Union Ministry of Culture to adopt and maintain State-owned archaeological sites or monuments. What is Adopt a Heritage Scheme about? It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultureand the ArchaeologicalRead more