Genetic privacy is the protection of an individual’s and their family’s personal information, preventing disclosure of their medical and non-medical information and restricting third parties' access to such personal information. The debate around genetic information and privacy has been on for a … [Read more...] about Genetic Privacy
Archives for February 2023
Gender Pay Parity
What do you understand by Gender Pay Parity? What are the causes and how these differences can be minimised? Despite the existence of the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976, neither the law nor the courts have been able to preserve a fundamental human right of gender equality that is guaranteed by … [Read more...] about Gender Pay Parity
Special Category Status
What is special category status? What is its historical perspective? Who assigns it to the states? What are its benefits? What are the criteria to give the status of Special Category States? Read further to know more. The Center categorises states with socioeconomic and geographic disadvantages … [Read more...] about Special Category Status
Biodiversity Hotspots in India
What are Biodiversity Hotspots? Who declares Biodiversity Hotspots? Which regions of India are included in Biodiversity Hotspots? Read further to know more. Biodiversity is referred to as the diversity of plant and animal species in a specific habitat. The two main factors that make up … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Hotspots in India
Green Growth: India’s strategy for Green Economy
Green growth is one of the seven top priorities of the Union Budget 2023-24 for ushering green industrial and economic transition, environmentally friendly agriculture, and sustainable energy in the country. Read here to get a comprehensive understanding of India’s efforts towards green energy … [Read more...] about Green Growth: India’s strategy for Green Economy
Marine Protected Areas
What are Marine Protected Areas? How are Marine Protection areas classified? What are the challenges faced by Marine Protection areas? What is the Importance of Marine Protection areas? Read further to know more. India's shoreline spans 8118 km, or 2.02 million square kilometres, of its exclusive … [Read more...] about Marine Protected Areas
Global sea level rise and implications
What is Sea Level Rise? What are the factors leading to Global sea level rise? What's the difference between global and local sea levels? What are the Island Countries' Sea Rise Vulnerabilities? What efforts are being made to combat sea level rise? Read further to know more. Climate action is … [Read more...] about Global sea level rise and implications
Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy
What is Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy? What are the objectives Indo-Pacific strategy? What are the significance of Indo-Pacific Policy? What is India’s Policy for Indo-pacific strategy? What forces are causing the world to turn to the Indo-pacific strategy? Read further to know … [Read more...] about Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy
Social Justice
Justice in terms of wealth distribution, opportunities, and privileges in society is termed social justice. At its sixty-second session, in November 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice. Read here to understand social justice. The … [Read more...] about Social Justice
Stock Market Regulations in India
What are the stock market regulations in India? What regulatory structure has been put in place to safeguard investors from the volatility of the stock market? Does India's Securities and Exchange Board have the authority to represent investors' interests? What legal provisions support SEBI? Read … [Read more...] about Stock Market Regulations in India
