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Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index lists India at 51st place which is 10 places down from the previous year. The primary reason for this democratic regression has been traced to “an erosion of civil liberties in the country” About the Publisher: The report, A year of democratic setbacks and popular protest, was done by The Economist Intelligence Unit — the research and analysis division of The Economist Group - records how global d... .
Updated on 23 January, 2020
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Presently, Bt Cotton (Genetically Modified Pest resistant Cotton) has captured more than 95% of the area under cotton cultivation. With a complete monopoly of the private sector over one of the major backward linkages (Seed production), it is turning out to be a socio-economic liability for the intended beneficiary (Farmers) itself. Bt Cotton: Performance so far It has catapulted India’s position to the world’s largest cotton producer, surpass... .
Updated on 23 January, 2020
A three-judge Bench did not pay heed to fervent pleas to even postpone the process of collecting population data to identify illegal migrants or doubtful citizens on the basis of their religion. The court indicated that the CAA challenge may eventually be referred to a Constitution Bench for a decision on the merits. Petitions before the court A total of 144 petitions were listed before the Bench that also comprised Justices S. Abdul Nazee... .
Updated on 23 January, 2020
A young woman named Vyom Mitra will ride to space in the first test flight of the human space mission, Gaganyaan. About Vyom Mitra Recently, ISRO unveiled lady robot Vyom Mitra attraction at the inaugural session of the ‘Human Spaceflight and Exploration - Present Challenges and Future Trends’ in Bengaluru. The half-humanoid will simulate human functions before real astronauts take off before August 2022. From Mitra is the result of a year... .
Updated on 23 January, 2020
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently moved the Supreme Court to frame guidelines to execute the death penalty of condemned prisoners within seven days of rejection of their mercy petitions. Why government is seeking guidelines? The move comes amid various pleas filed by convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case that has delayed their hanging. The four convicts are on death row since 2013 after a trial court ruled against them. Mult... .
Updated on 23 January, 2020
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India and Brazil will upgrade their strategic partnership with an “action plan” and sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) when Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits as the Chief Guest of the Republic Day celebrations from 24-27. Background: Mr. Bolsonaro is India’s chief guest for the Republic Day parade. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Bolsonaro have met twice in 2019. Bilateral relations were elevated to... .
Updated on 22 January, 2020
