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27-January-2024

The Hindu News Analysis – 27th January 2024 – Shankar IAS Academy

Page Number*
S.
No. News Articles
C B D H T

1 Reflecting on Bilkis Bano’s resilient pursuit of justice 8 6 6 8 6

2 NWMI raises concern over proposed Broadcasting Bill 14 12 12 14 12

3 Six workers killed in fire inside Nagaland rat-hole coal mine 14 12 12 14 12

4 India-France defense ties take a bigger leap 1 1 1 1 1

Coimbatore-based photographer captures golden tiger in Assam’s

5 6 - - - -
Kaziranga National Park

6 Prelims Practice Questions @ end of the video

*C – Chennai; B – Bengaluru; D – Delhi; H – Hyderabad; T – Thiruvananthapuram

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Pg 8 – C, H ;
Pg 6 – B, D, T

Practice Question – Mains

Part B—Main Examination
GS – IV PAPER-V
• Discuss the concept of "remission" in the General Studies‐IV : Ethics, Integrity and
Indian criminal justice system, highlighting Aptitude
its significance and Challenges? Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and
(15marks,250 private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and
words) conscience as sources of ethical guidance.

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Introduction

• Remission - complete ending of a sentence at

a reduced point of time.

Nature of sentence remains unchanged but

duration is shortened.

• Ethical basis - Ethics of forgiveness in the

society.

• Gandhi’s Quote - “Hate the Sin, not the

Sinner”.

Body part of the answer

Significance of remission • Prevents overcrowding in Prisons.

• Ensures Individual justice. Prison Statistics India 2021.

Fair chance to a man to rejoin the 2016-2021 - Number of convicts in

society. jails has decreased by 9.5 per cent.

cornerstone of Justice system - Moral Number of undertrial inmates has

development of Individuals and society. increased by 45.8 per cent.

• Ensures Compassion & Humanity. Improve living conditions & overall

management of prisons.
Long-term prisoners - face various illness,
old age sufferings. • Positive message for other prisoners.

Moral duty of the state to ensure it.

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• Economical to the state.

Decrease cost of geriatric care &

management of jail etc.
• Misused by the Political parties for their short
Challenges of Remission. - term gains.

• Injustice to the victim. • Discrimination based on social status.

Act of compassion towards a convict should Remission - Used by convicts from

not be insensitive to the victim of the privileged backgrounds to get out of jail.
crime.
Increasing number of undertrials from
Even more painful for the victims. marginalized communities in India.

Convicts didn’t feel remorse for their • Lack of transparency in granting remission,
crimes or they are celebrated in the
• Lack of accountability with the process etc.
society

For example – Bilkis Bano case.

Conclusion 2nd Model

1st Model • Remission - Important relief of the criminal

‘Laxman Naskar v. Union of India’ (2000) - justice system.

guidelines. Reduction of a sentence for a prisoner&
Offence is an individual act of crime that giving a second chance or a person to live
does not affect the society. life.
Chance of the crime being repeated in
Ethical dilemmas should be addressed to
future
make it not only legal but also a moral
Convict has lost the potentiality to commit
remission.
crime
Follow the principles of justice, mercy, and
Socio-economic conditions of the convict’s
family before taking decisions. public safety.

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Pg 14 – C, H ;
Pg 12 – B, D, T

Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023:

• Replace the existing Cable Television Networks

(Regulation) Act, 1995.

• Extends its regulatory purview to encompass

broadcasting over-the-top (OTT) content and
digital news.

• Mandates every broadcaster or broadcasting

network operator to establish one or more
content evaluation committee.

• Mandates broadcasters for the appointment of

a grievance redressal officer.

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Practice Question – Mains

GS - II
Q. What are the primary concerns in crafting
the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill,
2023, in India? Suggest policy strategies
aimed at instituting and sustaining robust
regulations for the telecommunications
sector in the country.
(250 words, 15 marks)

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Pg 14 – C, H ;
Pg 12 – B, D, T

Rat Hole Mining

• It is a form of mining process.

• It involves digging narrow, horizontal tunnels

(usually 3-4 feet high) into the ground.

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Why it is employed in Meghalaya

• Terrain and economic viability.

Coal seams in Meghalaya are very thin.

Traditional opencast mining is costly.

Rat hole mining is economically viable.

• Limited control over land.

Meghalaya is a Sixth Schedule State (Coal

Mines Nationalisation Act of 1973 does not
apply in Meghalaya)

Landowners own the minerals beneath their

land.

Lack of stringent regulations.

Issues with rat hole mining

Risk of collapsing of mine roofs.

Inundation

Fires in coalmines – constant threat.

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UPSC PYQ 2019

Q. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of
India can the transfer of tribal land to private
parties for mining be declared null and void:
a) Third Schedule
b) Fifth Schedule
c) Ninth Schedule
d) Twelfth Schedule

Pg 1 – C, B, H, D, T

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India and France

• Joint exercises
• Stockholm International Peace Research
Varuna (navy)
Institute (SIPRI), 2023 – France is India’s
Garuda (air force)
2nd largest arms supplier.
Shakti (army)
• Indian Multi Role Helicopter IMRH programme.
• India signed a civil nuclear deal with France.
• First Scorpene submarine construction
• France supports India’s bid for permanent
programme (or P75 – Kalvari)
membership of UNSC and entry into Nuclear
• 2016 - procure 36 Rafale jets from French Suppliers Group.
aerospace major Dassault Aviation.

Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Rafale is a twin-engine, multi-role fighter
aircraft manufactured by Israel.
2. These aircraft are capable of carrying out
all combat missions.
3. They can undertake interception, air
defence, in-depth strikes, ground
support, reconnaissance, anti-ship
strikes including nuclear deterrence.
How many pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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Pg 6 – Chennai

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve

Brahmaputra

Mora Diphlu river - southern boundary.

Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri - within the park.

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• Flat areas of fertile, alluvial soil - formed by erosion and silt deposition by the Brahmaputra.

• Consists of sandbars, riverine flood-formed lakes (beels) and riverine islands & tracts
(chapories).

known for ‘Big Five’

- One-horned rhinos,
elephants, Bengal tigers,
Asiatic water buffalos
and Swamp deer.

Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the park
1. Corbett National Park Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park Kaveri
4. Ranthambore National Park Banas
How many pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the park
1. Corbett National Park Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park Kaveri
4. Ranthambore National Park Banas
How many pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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UPSC PYQ 2019

Q. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of
India can the transfer of tribal land to private
parties for mining be declared null and void:
a) Third Schedule
b) Fifth Schedule
c) Ninth Schedule
d) Twelfth Schedule

Practice Question – Prelims

Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Rafale is a twin-engine, multi-role fighter
aircraft manufactured by Israel.
2. These aircraft are capable of carrying out
all combat missions.
3. They can undertake interception, air
defence, in-depth strikes, ground
support, reconnaissance, anti-ship
strikes including nuclear deterrence.
How many pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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