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In a case that could significantly impact corruption cases lodged before 2018, the Supreme Court is set to decide whether offering a bribe is punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA), even if the public official refuses the offer.
Judicial Views on Bribery
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“Corruption comes from the never-ending greed. The fight for corruption-free ethical society will have to be fought against this greed and replace it with ‘what can I give’ spirit”. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
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An ethical dilemma arises in bribery when individuals are forced to choose between conflicting moral principles, often due to systemic pressures or personal circumstances.
Various Philosophical Perspectives on Corruption or Bribery
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United Nations Initiatives on Corruption and Bribery:
ADB-OECD Anti-Corruption Action Plan for Asia Pacific:
Global Networking:
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Bribery undermines trust, meritocracy, and ethical governance, perpetuating inequality and corruption. The Supreme Court’s pending decision on whether offering a bribe, even if refused, constitutes an offense under the pre-2018 PCA will clarify ambiguities in corruption laws, shaping the legal framework and enforcement against bribery in India.
Recently, Kerala Chief Minister, at the inaugural event of the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage criticized attempts to associate social reformer Sree Narayana Guru with the Sanatana Dharma ideology.
Madhom
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The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has amended rules for selecting experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).
GM Mustard (DMH-11)
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Statutory Status: GEAC is constituted under the 1989 Rules for hazardous microorganisms and genetically engineered organisms, framed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Recently the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+) maintained by the Ministry of Education released data on Indian Schools.
Scheme
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Key Features | Statistics/Highlights |
Samagra Shiksha | Integrated scheme covering pre-primary to senior secondary.
Aligns with NEP 2020. Focus on foundational literacy, inclusive education, teacher training, vocational education, and quality learning outcomes. |
Supports foundational literacy, internships, vocational education, and holistic progress cards. |
PM POSHAN | Improves nutritional status of children from Balvatika to Class VIII in government and aided schools.
Encourages regular school attendance among disadvantaged groups. |
Covers children in government and aided schools, supporting classroom concentration and attendance. |
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship | Scholarships for students of Classes IX to XII from economically weaker sections.
Aims to reduce dropouts at Class VIII and encourage completion of secondary education. |
For students studying in government, aided, and local body schools. |
ULLAS | Promotes adult education for non-literates aged 15+ through volunteerism.
Content accessible in local languages on the DIKSHA platform. |
Implemented through UDISE-registered government/aided schools. |
PM SHRI Schools | Centrally sponsored initiative to develop 14,500 schools as examples of NEP 2020 implementation.
Focuses on innovative pedagogy, zero dropout rates, and pupil-teacher ratio compliance. |
Includes 10,077 schools (839 Kendriya Vidyalayas, 599 Navodaya Vidyalayas, and 8,639 state/local government schools). UP, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh top in school numbers under the scheme. |
The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that no person can be deprived of their property without adequate compensation, highlighting the constitutional and human right status of property ownership.
Judicial verdicts related to Right to PropertyVidya Devi Case (2020): The Supreme Court ruled that the state cannot acquire private land through adverse possession without following proper legal procedures. This upholds the right to property and emphasizes due process. Bella Banerjee Case (1954): This case dealt with the scope of Article 19(1)(f) of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right to property. The court clarified the limitations on this right, allowing for reasonable restrictions in the public interest. Jilubhai Nanbhai Khachar v. State of Gujarat (1995): This case addressed the issue of compensation for land acquired by the state. The court emphasized the need for fair and just compensation to landowners when their property is taken for public use. |
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The gas supply to Europe via Ukraine, Russia’s oldest gas route to Europe operational for over 40 years, ceased on January 1, 2025, after Ukraine’s Naftogaz refused to renew its five-year transit deal with Gazprom.
Scientists are deploying two telescopes under the Mediterranean Sea to detect high-energy neutrinos, also called ghost particles.
Indian Neutrino Observatory (INO)
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About the Telescopes
Key Benefits of Underwater Telescopes
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Researchers from IIT-Guwahati and the Bose Institute, Kolkata have developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for localized cancer treatment.
Air India to become the first Indian airline to roll out Wi-Fi Internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights.
Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will complete 150 years of service on January 15 2025.
Context: Shefiq Basheer Ahammed, a Kerala wildlife photographer, had his 2017 Mongolia trip to photograph the elusive Pallas’s cat featured in a CBSE textbook.
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