Edushine IAS

  Criminalization of politics refers to the infiltration of criminals or individuals with a history of criminal activities into the political process. This phenomenon occurs when individuals with criminal backgrounds, such as those who have been convicted of serious crimes like murder, corruption, and money laundering, are able to successfully run for public office, hold political positions, or exert influence on political parties or leaders. Criminalization of politics can have negative impacts on democratic institutions and the rule of law, as it can lead to a breakdown of trust in government and undermine the legitimacy of democratic processes. It can also result in the creation of a culture of impunity, where criminal activities are normalized and tolerated in political circles. Legal aspect of disqualification of legislature with conviction for crime: The Indian Constitution does not outline the criteria for disqualifying a person from running for elections. However, the...

  On March 24, 1946, Kitty Linn O'Neil was born. She was an American stuntwoman and racer, given the title as "the fastest woman in the world". An illness in early childhood left her deaf, and more illnesses in early adulthood cut short a career in competitive diving. However, O'Neil's subsequent career as a stuntwoman and race driver led to her depiction in a television movie and as an action figure. Her women's absolute land speed record stood until 2019. Sadly, O'Neil passed away on November 2, 2018. Kitty Linn O'Neil was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1946. She lost her hearing due to simultaneous childhood diseases and her father died in an airplane crash during her childhood. Her mother taught her lip-reading and speech, eventually becoming a speech therapist and co-founding a school for students with hearing impairment. Kitty became a competitive diver in her teenage years, but had to give up her Olympic dreams due to a wrist injury and sp...

What is defamation? Defamation is the communication of false statements that causes harm to a person's reputation. It can be written or verbal. Written defamation is called libel whereas verbal defamation is called slander. Defamation is punishable by law as a person's reputation is considered their property. The history of defamation can be traced to Roman and German law, with punishments ranging from capital punishment to tongue cutting. In England, imputation of crime or social disease or casting aspersions on professional competence constituted slander until the Slander of Women Act was enacted, making imputation of unchastity illegal. French defamation laws were severe, and retraction of libelous material was severely punished. In Italy, defamation is criminally punishable, and truth seldom excuses defamation. To prove an offense of defamation, it must be shown that the accused created or disseminated defamatory content. 'Creating' can refer to authorship, bu...

  Marital rape refers to any non-consensual sexual act or penetration that occurs between two people who are married or in a similar intimate relationship, where one partner forces the other to engage in sexual activity against their will. It is a form of sexual violence and is a serious violation of a person's bodily autonomy and human rights. The debate related to marital rape has drawn much public attention in recent years.   Image Credit: The Indian Express Until recently, many countries did not recognize marital rape as a crime because they viewed it as part of the obligations of marriage. In India Section 375 of IPC defines rape which has excluded the sexual relation between spouses even without consent who are adult as rape. However, over the years, there has been a growing recognition of the harmful impact of marital rape on the victims, and many countries have now criminalized it. Arguments in favour: Marital rape refers to non-consensual sexual acts or penetr...

The term "Hindu rate of growth" refers to the low growth rate of the Indian economy in the post-independence era, particularly from the 1950s to the 1980s. The term was coined by the Indian economist Raj Krishna in the 1970s to describe the slow rate of economic growth in India during that time period. The concept and idea of Hindu Rate of Growth has created much confusion among people and in this article we try to make it clear. During the period of the "Hindu rate of growth," India's economy grew at an average rate of around 3.5% per year, which was considered slow compared to other developing countries. This slow growth was due to a variety of factors, including a highly regulated economy, a focus on import substitution, and a lack of investment in infrastructure and technology. However, in recent years, India's economy has undergone significant reforms and liberalization, resulting in much higher growth rates. Today, India is one of the fastest-growing m...

An earthquake is a natural phenomenon that occurs when two blocks of the Earth's crust suddenly slip past one another along a fault line, causing the ground to shake or vibrate. Earthquakes can happen anywhere in the world, but are most common in areas where there are tectonic plate boundaries, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire. Credit: National Geographic Society The energy released by an earthquake is measured on the Richter scale, which is a logarithmic scale that ranges from 1 to 10. Each increase in number represents a tenfold increase in the amplitude of the seismic waves generated by the earthquake, and a 32-fold increase in the energy released. Earthquakes can cause a wide range of damage, depending on their magnitude and the location of the epicenter. In areas with poor building codes and construction practices, earthquakes can be particularly devastating, resulting in loss of life, injuries, and extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure. Earthquake in India: Seismic...

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded on April 4, 1949, as a military alliance between North American and European countries. Its primary purpose was to provide collective defense against the Soviet Union and its allies during the Cold War. The origins of NATO can be traced back to the aftermath of World War II, as the Western powers sought to rebuild and secure their countries against Soviet expansionism. creator: Byron Rollin| Credit: Associated Press| Copyright: AP 1949 The idea of a collective security alliance first emerged during World War II, as the Allies recognized the need for a post-war system that could prevent another global conflict. The idea gained momentum after the war, as the Soviet Union began to expand its influence in Eastern Europe and the West became increasingly concerned about the Soviet threat. In 1947, the United States announced the Truman Doctrine, which committed the US to containing Soviet expansionism and supporting free peoples who w...