Author: Amrita Sandhu

European  countries buying Oil from India. Union members seek common ground to reduce the reliance on Russia for crude oil and energy. Russia is looking for alternate markets for its energy exports as a result of multiple sactions, particularly in the energy industry. Consequences on Russia Previously, Russia was among the top three oil exporters, but its position has declined as a result of the conflict. Due to the ongoing conflict, Russia is going through many sanctions. Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks new markets to offset the impact of sanctions imposed by the West and others. Earlier Russia was in the top 3 exporters of Oil and now its ranking has fallen amid this war. President Putin’s plan to control a 20%…

On the legal protection for marital rape, Delhi High Court justices Justice Shakdher and C. Hari Shankar drew a mixed decision. The victims will now seek the Supreme Court for a definitive decision on whether marital rape is a chargeable act under the exception of IPC Section 375(2). This exemption is being challenged in a number of petitions in Delhi high court. Justice Shakdher’s opinion The Delhi High Court’s justice Rajiv Shakdher, who voted in favour of knocking down the marital rape exemption, has stated that striking down the marital rape exception would be a mistake. “The fact that the…

The Supreme Court ordered the Centre and states to halt all pending trials, appeals, and actions related to the charge of sedition established under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) until the central government completes the stated procedure to review and re-examine the provision. Sedition Law Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or attempts to bring contempt or hatred or attempts disaffection towards the government shall be facing imprisonment for life or extended punishment to three years with or without the added fine. The court also released seven “guidelines” that…

Sri Lanka is once again in a state of emergency. Although an emergency has previously been declared, the government has now also imposed a nationwide curfew. After the public began huge protests on the highways, vandalizing politicians’ residences and destroying government property, the government issued a shoot-on-sight order to military soldiers. Current Situation of Sri Lanka After protestors were attacked by pro-government groups outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office, army personnel were ordered to deploy in Sri Lanka’s capital. The Prime Minister decided to resign from his position as a result of the mounting pressure on the administration. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has…

India recently outperformed other major economies by exporting $420 billion in the fiscal year April-February 2022. India’s exports have increased by up to 24%. India had aimed for a $30 billion export by December 2021 and ended up successfully with a $39 billion export last year. India’s exports now reaching a new height than never before. Rise in Trade The supply chain was disrupted as a result of the pandemic. Many companies and sectors had gained a serious impact and were in a need to bounce back quickly. The Indian government has supported the concerned sector by boosting productivity and cutting…

The Andaman and Nicobar is all set to commission a 50-MW power project to get a gas-based power plant. Liquefied natural gas will be used to power this facility. It is being developed by the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) at Hope Town, Port Blair. Is Non-Renewable Energy a matter of concern? Now the world is turning onto a different track to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and focus more on renewable energy sources. It is said that the usage of renewable energy sources will play a great role in reducing greenhouse gases which will ultimately protect the environment…

The Indian Air Force’s Rs. 35,000 crore upgrade program has been prolonged due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Because of the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, Russia’s government has placed the integration of cutting-edge equipment into India’s fighter jets on hold to meet their immediate needs. Sukhoi-30 It’s a fighter jet built in Russia. Sukhoi-30 is the most advanced fighter plane after Rafale. One of the Su-30’s most advanced features is its ability to refuel in the air. After refueling, it can travel over 3,000 kilometers. It can travel at a speed of 2 Mach. It has two engines. It has…

The 14% of the world’s bird population has already vanished due to human consumption on those. Now the remaining 48% of the surviving world’s bird population left is facing a decline in population due to the climate changes influencing their natural habitat and the human footprints affecting the natural world. Birds and our ecosystem Birds form the most critical web in the global ecosystem. Being valued culturally, philosophically, and artistically in some parts of the world still they came under one of the threatened species in the world. Birds build a clean ecosystem around us for our survival. They spread…

After over 53 days of continuous bloodshed, fighting, and facing various allegations finally the war between Russia and Ukraine is coming to an end. Amid war, Vladimir Putin has made 9th May of great significance. Russia has declared the 9th of May 2022 to be the last day of the conflict. Importance of 9 May to Russia Russia celebrates 9th May as “Victory Day” over Nazi Germany in World War II. Today Russia marked its annual Victory Day parade to commemorate the victory of the Soviet Union in Moscow’s square. People were seen marching through the streets holding portraits of…

The Karnataka government submits an affidavit before the Supreme Court for changing the land area notification from 9.94 hectares to 3.3 lakh hectares. The declassified land is now handed over to the Revenue Department and they utilise it to build public facilities such as schools and hospitals. Criteria for considering a land “Forest” A forest is defined as “a huge region of land densely covered with trees,” according to the dictionary. In 1996, the Supreme Court defines that any territory listed in government records, regardless of who owns it, is considered a forest. Forest land is defined as land with…