Context: Government authorities have come down heavily against such social media post which circulated the message for the adoption of ‘Covid orphans’ who lost both parents to the virus. More in the News Earlier, Health ministry has been guided by Union Ministry for Women and Child Development (WCD) that parents infected with Covid-19, a... .Read more
Updated on 12 May, 2021 GS2 Daily Updates Governance Social issues & Justice
Context- The ongoing pandemic has resulted in a rise in inequalities among people. It has widened the differences between sections of Indian society. Background- India is currently facing the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic, the country faced a long nationwide lockdown last year. This led to shutting down of busin... .Read more
Updated on 11 May, 2021 GS2 Social issues & Justice
Context: The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi State Legal Service Authority (DSLSA) to give compensation to the widow and two minor daughters of a thief who died while under judicial custody. More in the News: The victim wife, in her plea before the High Court, has claimed that he was subjected to torture by the police and sought compensation ... .Read more
Updated on 10 May, 2021 GS2 Social issues & Justice
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Context: The Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Committee, in coordination with UNICEF, highlighted the need to urgently provide care and protect children suddenly made vulnerable by the loss of one or both parents to the second wave of COVID-19. More in the News: A review meeting between the member of the Juvenile Justice Committee, HC, representatives... .Read more
Updated on 9 May, 2021 GS2 Social issues & Justice
Context: Residents of two tribal settlements within the limits of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), around 100 km from Coimbatore city, were gearing up for the annual festival of their local deity, Vairapattan. More in the Headline: The Kattupatti and Kuzhipatti settlements of the Pulayar community, together with having 150 families, have barely hea... .Read more
Updated on 7 May, 2021 GS1 Social issues & Justice
Context: The Centre notified disability certificates would be issued online from June 2021. More in the Headline A disability certificate is issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Notification made it mandatory for all States and Union Territories to issue the certificates to persons with disabilities (PwD) through t... .Read more
Updated on 7 May, 2021 GS2 Social issues & Justice
