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MOOCs (MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES)

  MOOCs are short term courses which were launched in year 2008 by David Cornier to meet the growing learning needs and desires of individuals. The main charactertics of  MOOCs are that they focus on large population size and open access via internet. These courses are recent extension in electronic modes of teaching and learning. MOOCs provide facilities to learner as they can overcome the physical barriers. Learners can get themselves online enrolled in MOOCs, and continue with the online medium only. In comparison to traditional learning MOOCs provide interactive course material followed by weekly assignments and quizzes. Intially MOOCs focus more on open- access (such as accessible content, social media interaction forum and structure) to promote the concept of MOOCs. These MOOCs were known as cMOOCs. It was followed by the concept of xMOOCs which targets audience by providing closed licensed course material to learners. The main MOOCs platforms are Cousera , Udacity and e...

Socio-Legal Dimension of Prostitution in India.

  It is said that all round development of a nation depends upon the development of its women andchildren. The constitution of India ensures not only equality to women but also empowers the Stateto adopt effective measures in favour of women and children, for neutralizing the cumulative socio-economic, educational, political disadvantaged faced by them. The directive principle of state policy also lay down the major goal of a welfare state with gender equality as a core objective. The Indianconstitution prohibits all forms of trafficking under Article 23. The Suppression of ImmoralTrafficking Act, 1956 (amended as to the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1986) was in response tothe ratification of the International Convention on Suppression of Immoral Traffic and exploitation ofprostitution of others in 1950 by India. Inspite of these instruments, the violence against child,particularly, is trafficking in child for prostitution in on the rise. Trafficking in children is one of the wo...

Prison Rules in India under Indian Prison Act 1894

  A prison is a building where criminals are kept as punishment or where people accused of a crime are kept before their trial. Prison Rules Prison administration being a State subject the State Governments have framed Prison Rules under the Prison Act which are more or less similar with slight modification here and there keeping in view the local conditions. These Rules invariably provide that:- Every prison shall maintain a Register of prisoners with numbered pages in which shall be recorded information concerning identity of prisoners, reason for his commitment and authority there for, and also the day and hour of his entry and release No person shall be lodged in the prison without a valid commitment order. Different categories of prisoners shall be kept in separate institutions or parts of institutions taking into account their sex, criminal record, the legal reason for their detention and the necessities of their treatment. The accommodation provided for use of prison inm...

UNIVERSAL CIVIL CODE AND LAW COMMISSION.

  The current blog is separated into three sections viz (I) Meaning and object of Universal Civil Code (UCC) (ii) Historical foundation on UCC (iii) Landmark choice on UCC, (iv) National and International Obligation for UCC and (v) Law Commission on UCC. The Universal common code propose to supplant the Personal Laws in light of customs of every strict local area in the country with a typical arrangement of rules overseeing each resident of the country. Article 44 prescribes the state to make regulation relating to UCC, however being a Directive Principle of state strategy, it has yet not been sanctioned by the state to oversee the Indian residents. The Object behind UCC is that illnesses in the individual law of various gatherings/networks ought to be on one line and every local area/gathering would be oversee by similar arrangement of regulations. Till date, Goa is the main state in India which has executed UCC in their state. As of late Uttarakhand Government has stepped up for ...

DIGITAL INDIA: Power to Empower

  Digital India is a programme to prepare India for a empower and knowledge future. Hon’ble prime minister of India Shri Narender Modi has emphasis on National e-governance plan and gave his approval for Digital India campaign. A scheme to transform India into digital empowered society and knowledgeable economy. Digital India is an ambition of government of India which projected 1,13,000 crore rupees. This will be for transformation of good governance to citizens by co-ordinated engagement with both central government and state government. The drive of Digital India is to transform the country into digitally empower society and knowledgeable economy. It would ensure that government services are available to people of country. This programme’s is to benefit all states and union territories. The Digital India project is launched by Shri Narender Modi hon’ble Prime Minister of India. It was launched on 1st July 2015. Its motive is to transform India for better development and growth o...

Election: Backbone of Democracy

  Election is the process through which people express their opinion by casting their votes and elect the candidates to be sent to the public offices. Elections are considered as the base of democracy as it ensures that the government chosen through election is of the people, by the people and for the people. Election is the most crucial event in any democracy. The citizens have the right to vote for any candidate or a party and in our country this right is given to people aged 18 years and above. It is the duty of voters of the country to elect the candidate in any election who will just not work for the constituency but also for the country. Interest of country and protection of constitutional principles is prime requirement of healthy democracy. It is not always right that what a majority government is doing is or will be in interest of democracy, sometimes to fulfill their political agenda majority government impose some decision on common people which may not be in interest of...

Stress management during pandemic

 Doubtlessly 2020 and 2021 had been the most challenging years of this century. The news kept on pouring information which are really overwhelming on one end as well as horrifying on the other causing both anxiety and fear at the same time. There were lots of issues behind this, such as worries about family members at-risk of the disease, high frustration levels due to various restrictions in routine life, for example; wearing masks, following social distancing norms and the like. Adjusting to this new situation was a real challenge. As the days go by, the stress adds up, affecting us both physically as well as mentally. Dealing with mental stress during a pandemic is challenge for everyone, as stress, depression and anxiety lead to increased vulnerability and risk of life. Here, we will look at some surefire ways to deal with the stress caused due to the outbreak of a pandemic and how to maintain a positive attitude during this period. Strategies for dealing with stress:Find your ...