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Rising H1N1 Cases What is the issue? The reported cases and deaths due to the spread of H1N1 virus are on the rise in comparison with previous years' records. What is H1N1? Influenza A (H1N1) virus is the subtype of influenza A virus that was the most common cause of human influenza in 2009. H1N1 flu is also known as swine flu caused by swine influenza virus that is endemic in pigs. It is a highly contagious disease and can easily spread from a patient through saliva and mucus. What are the recent developments? India is witnessing a new rise in the number of cases and deaths due to swine flu. Gujarat is the worst-affected, followed by Rajasthan, Punjab, Maharashtra and Delhi. The number of cases in the southern states is also high compared with last year, especially in Tamil Nadu. Best IAS coaching institute for training its students Chosen by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Govt. Of Andhra Pradesh), BC Welfare Department  What is the reas

SC Verdict On Triple Talaq - II Click  here  for Part I What is the issue? The recent SC verdict on triple talaq is commendable for undoing the gender injustice. However, the judgement failed to address some crucial constitutional questions. What are the shortcomings? Codification of personal laws  - A section of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act of 1937 has already recognised  triple talaq  as a statutory right and not a fundamental right. This brings it under the ambit of Article 13 of the Constitution and thereby providing for constitutional scrutiny. Bombay High Court decision in 1951 is often referred by courts to hold that personal laws doesnot come under Article 13. If the Supreme Court had held that personal laws are ‘laws in force’ under Article 13(1), the  problem of discrimination, arbitrariness and gender bias in all personal laws  would have been solved. However the court has missed on this. UPSC IAS Latest Current Affairs updated