Heatwave Days For Eastern India in May Context: May, the hottest month in most of India, is expected to be especially hot in eastern India, but Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, while still hot, are expected to see increased rain and limited heatwaves, according […]
FIRs Against Hate Speeches Context: The Supreme Court urged states on Friday to register FIRs on hate speech instances on their initiative and prosecute offenders without waiting for someone to file a complaint. Points to Ponder: The Supreme Court of India urged states to file […]
Govt. Mulls Unified Airport Security Context: The Union government is considering creating a unified security force for all airports in the country, similar to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States, which will also merge immigration and customs. Points to Ponder: The Indian […]
Last Unfinished Work of Raja Ravi Varma Context: Raja Ravi Varma, who reinvented Indian art traditions throughout the colonial era, may soon have an unfinished painting in the public domain. The painting ‘Parsi Lady,‘ presently owned by the Kilimanoor Palace Trust, was the famed artist’s […]
Women’s Reservation Bill Context With enough evidence of female leaders making a difference around the world, India should not underestimate the critical role women may play in nation-building and development and should consider implementing legislation that has the potential to improve the lives of many […]