News: Cyclone Burevi is heading towards the Tamil Nadu(TN) coast after crossing Sri Lanka. Facts: Cyclonic Burevi: It is a tropical cyclone formed over southwest Bay of Bengal.It is expected to bring heavy rainfall over south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala. Named by: The name “Burevi” was suggested by the Maldives. Additional Facts: Tropical Cyclones:… Continue reading Cyclone Burevi
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How the 1.5-times formula for crops MSP is calculated?
News: The talks between farmer unions and the government failed to reach a resolution.The main bone of contention in these talks is the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops which farmers fear the new laws will do away. Facts: MSP: It is the minimum price paid to the farmers for procuring food crops. It is… Continue reading How the 1.5-times formula for crops MSP is calculated?
Protesting farmer concerns
Context- Three Acts in Parliament and handed hurriedly, ignoring critical objections inside each Houses and the opposition outdoors. Why are these bills being opposed? End of MSP– The bills also lack any assurance about Minimum Support Price(MSP) Dismantling of the monopoly of the APMCs as a sign of ending the assured procurement of food grains… Continue reading Protesting farmer concerns
Need for the procurement system
Context- Dismantling the procurement system is neither in the interests of farmers nor the government. What are the concerns of farmers related to new farmer’s acts? Farmer’s concern- Their main worry is about a possible withdrawal of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and a dismantling of the public procurement of grains. This could corporatize agriculture; threaten… Continue reading Need for the procurement system
Religious Freedom and Personal Choices
Context: The Allahabad High Court verdict in ‘Salamat Ansari’ is a reminder of the Constitution’s most cherished values. What did the court say? Religious conversions, even when made solely for the purposes of marriage, constituted a valid exercise of a person’s liberties. The High Court ruled that the freedom to live with a person of… Continue reading Religious Freedom and Personal Choices
Gender deficit in Indian Judicial system
Context: Attorney-general KK Venugopal has asked the Supreme court to fix the gender deficit in the Indian judicial system. Facts on number of Women in Indian judicial system. Women comprise only 7.2 per cent of all the judges in the SC and the high courts. There were only eight women judges till now in supreme… Continue reading Gender deficit in Indian Judicial system
Reopening schools for exams
Context: It is reasonable to plan for school exams in summer, if progress on COVID-19 holds. Should schools reopen for exams, if covid-19 situation improves? Views against opening schools: State board’s stance: State Boards are yet to make up their minds on the schedule for annual examinations and the academic session for next year. Badly… Continue reading Reopening schools for exams
Farm Bills Concerns and evaluation
Context: Agriculture in India needs state support to thrive. Background Recently, President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to three contentious farm bills passed by Parliament. The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act,2020 (FAPAFS). The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 (FPTC). The Essential Commodities… Continue reading Farm Bills Concerns and evaluation
GDP recovery- questionable data
Context- The Q-2 sharp recovery is very tactical because of pent-up demand, because of lockdown and the Data used for quarterly growth rates are weak and questionable. What in the news- The second quarter GDP contracted at a slower pace of 7.5 percent compared to a massive 23.9 percent in the first quarter of the… Continue reading GDP recovery- questionable data
Disability – policy and challenges
Context: 3rd dec is the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, established by the United Nations in 1992. More on news: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development. Increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every… Continue reading Disability – policy and challenges
