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Indian River System

We owe our very own existence to our rivers. Undoubtedly, rivers are the lifeline of our country. It owes a divine status in Indian history; even great civilizations such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were born along rivers. So, early river-valley civilisations included the Indus Valley Civilisation (Harappan civilization), Ancient Egypt (the Nile), Mesopotamia (along the Tigris & Euphrates rivers) etc. Rivers also have great significance in the economic development of our country. This article discusses the river systems in India, which form an important part of various competitive exams. So, let’s get started.

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Swami Vivekananda and how is he related to Modern Indian History

“A man is not poor without a rupee, but a man is really poor without a dream and ambition.”

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What's happening in Joshimath?

The 52-year-old carpenter switched on the lights and observed his newly-built, double-storey house found gaping cracks in the walls in 9 out of 11 rooms. The terrified 11-member family quickly shifted to 2 rooms where the walls had developed only hairline cracks. They have been ducked up there since then.

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Right against exploitation (Article 23 & 24 of the Indian Constitution)

The Right Against Exploitation (Article 23 & 24 of the Indian Constitution) is a provision of the Indian Constitution that safeguards each person's dignity. Additionally, it prohibits the following forms of coercion or incentive used to exploit or misuse services:

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Dying Declaration: Can conviction be based solely on it?

Indian Evidence Act, passed in 1872, had no clue that the world would witness great technological advancements in the future. Back then, cameras, mobile devices, the internet, etc., were unimaginable. So the law included a provision wherein anybody can record, in writing, the statement of a medically vulnerable person and get his/her thumb impression or signature. Similarly, recording a statement via gestures, signs, oral or written impressions of a victim stating the cause of his/ her death evolved to be known as a dying declaration.

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How did Elon Musk lost $200 billion?

“The pain of losing is twice as strong an emotion than the joy of winning”.

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Article 14 of the Indian Constitution

Rights with a glorious history are considered to be fundamental rights. These basic human rights act as the external conditions required for a human being's capacities to develop feasibly. One of the wonderful pillars of Indian democracy is equality. A necessary corollary of the Rule of Law pervades the Indian Constitution is the right to equality before the law. There are two concepts of equality in law: First, Equality before the law and Second, Equal protection of the law. This blog will discuss the right to equality (equality before the law and equal protection of the law), the test of reasonable classification and some landmark case laws.

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42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution

The 42nd amendment act, as alleged, was India’s Constitution or Indira’s Constitution? We are saying this because the Indira Gandhi government brought the most criticised amendment of all time, known as the “mini-constitution”, which is the 42nd amendment. Every time a constitutional amendment is introduced, it undoubtedly strengthens our Indian Constitution, but it was the first time when an amendment (42nd amendment) came up to satisfy the personal ambitions of a government leader, Indira Gandhi, and not to strengthen our Constitution and Indian democracy with few of its provisions chucked out while some still in force.

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Top 10 Landmark Supreme Court Judgments of 2022

In the past year, the Supreme Court delivered many landmark decisions, paving the way for an optimistic future. While the US Supreme Court adopted a conservative approach and took away the right to abortion, our top court took a liberal approach. It extended the right to abortion to unmarried women as well. However, certain decisions were also met with criticism.

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Indus Valley Civilization: History & Facts

Historically, India is referred to mainly by two short names, each of which is equally significant: "Bharata" & "Hindustān". The name “Bharata” is said to have been derived from the name of King Dhashrath’s son, Bharat or Dushyanta’s son, Bharata. Previously, Bhārat was referred only to the western part of the Ganges in North India but was later applied to the entire Greater India, just like "India". Then the name "India" was originally derived from the river Sindhu (Indus River) and has been in use in Greek since Herodotus (5th century BCE).

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Difference between Judicial Review, Judicial overreach and Judicial Activism

Our Indian Judiciary is no longer a silent spectator. At times, when the Legislatures and the Executives fail to perform their duties, it's the Judiciary which takes action in the form of judicial review. Sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad and democracy is also no exception. Therefore, Judicial activism is a concept that originated in the USA in 1947 and has been witnessed in India since the Emergency days. This article discusses the difference between Judicial review, judicial activism and judicial overreach, their meanings, criticisms, examples and many more. So, let’s get started.

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Sedition law: What is section 124A IPC?

Kanhaiya Kumar, Aseem Trivedi, Binayak Sen, Arundhati Roy, and Owaisi are well-known for high-profile sedition charges imposed on them. Although Thomas Macaulay, who originally drafted the Indian Penal Code in 1837, included the law on sedition (Sec. 113 of the draft code), it was not inserted in the final draft of the code enacted in 1860; this omission was considered accidental. Later, in 1890, sedition was included under section 124A IPC through Special Act XVII. But, obviously, it was subjected to massive misuse.

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Top 10 Major World Events of 2022

2022 might be a year considered a hinge in history as it witnessed a turning point in global politics, indicating the beginning of a new era. This year, bone-chilling events shaped several countries' international relations. So, let's take a look at these top 10 world events that took place in 2022.

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COVID BF.7 Variant: Centre issues guidelines

2023: New year, new beginnings, but at the same time it’s also a beginning for something else. We are talking about the emerging cases of COVID- 19 new variant. Is India ready to face the same even this time? No intention to scare you but it's time to get more cautious about the spread of this virus and strictly follow the government guidelines as Indian health authorities are actively taking measures after the severe new strain outbreak in China, Japan and the US.

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Trade Secret: How it can be protected?

Whenever I study IPR, I wonder what elements keep a trading business running for a long time. One of the most important factors is Trade secrets. Trade secrets are the lifeblood of various companies. With the increasing economy and competition in the market, the significance of trade secrets has also increased. Now the question arises: What can be considered a trade secret and how are they protected? We will also look into some famous cases and examples of Trade Secrets. Let’s find out more about it in the article below.

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Difference between Murder and Culpable Homicide

In a law school, when semester exams are around the corner, and the questions on culpable homicide and murder stare back at law students like a challenging puzzle. And wonders what sets these two apart.

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Two Finger Test: Why it is banned in India?

What do you think can be the biggest reason that most rape victims hesitate to report rape cases? One of the biggest reasons is the two-finger test. The two-finger test refers to an invasive physical examination of a woman’s vagina to check the laxity of vaginal muscles and whether the hymen is broken or not. This is a test in which the doctor puts two fingers into the woman’s vagina, and the ease with which the doctor penetrates his fingers to locate the intact hymen.

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Uniform Civil Code in India

The Law Commission of India recently reignited the “Uniform Civil Code” discussion. It has actively sought the opinions and suggestions of many religious organizations & the public regarding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). This step came after a relatively short gap of five years when the Commission previously concluded that the UCC was not necessary or desirable.

Posts Tagged: competitive exam

Indian River System

Swami Vivekananda and how is he related to Modern Indian History

What's happening in Joshimath?

Right against exploitation (Article 23 & 24 of the Indian Constitution)

Dying Declaration: Can conviction be based solely on it?

How did Elon Musk lost $200 billion?

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution

42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution

Top 10 Landmark Supreme Court Judgments of 2022

Indus Valley Civilization: History & Facts

Difference between Judicial Review, Judicial overreach and Judicial Activism

Sedition law: What is section 124A IPC?

Top 10 Major World Events of 2022

COVID BF.7 Variant: Centre issues guidelines

Trade Secret: How it can be protected?

Difference between Murder and Culpable Homicide

Two Finger Test: Why it is banned in India?

Uniform Civil Code in India

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