Synopsis: Sedition cases should be charged only when any act either spoken or written creates incitement into violence or social disturbance. Contents1 Background 2 Sedition during British India 3 Sedition in Free India: Kedar Nath Singh case 4 What is the current situation? 5 Way forward Background Recently, Aisha Sultana, a filmmaker from Lakshadweep, booked for the alleged offences of sedition and… Continue reading Countering a political act that has a legal garb
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Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
Synopsis: Around Eight captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the Manas National Park of Assam. About Pygmy Hog: Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. Habitat: The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India, and possibly southern Bhutan. Features: The pygmy hog is one… Continue reading Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
Four theatre commands likely to be raised by year-end
Synopsis: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has chaired a meeting with the Vice Chiefs of the three Services and representatives of Government to iron out differences on the integrated theatre commands creation. Contents1 What is a theatre command? 2 What is the current situation? 3 What are the four integrated tri-service commands that are being planned? 4 Why is an… Continue reading Four theatre commands likely to be raised by year-end
World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About GM Rubber Crop: 3 How was GM Rubber developed? 4 What was the need of GM Rubber? 5 Significance of GM Rubber: What is the News? Rubber Board has planted the world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber at its Sarutari research farm in Guwahati, Assam. About GM Rubber Crop: GM Rubber Crop has been developed at the… Continue reading World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
Why is China targeting cryptocurrencies?
Synopsis: Bitcoin has fallen below $30,000 for the first time in more than five months. This is because of China’s crackdown against cryptocurrencies which are not sanctioned by China. What has China done? China has asked banks and online payment firms not to offer any crypto-related services, such as account openings, registration, trading, clearing, settlement and insurance reiterating the… Continue reading Why is China targeting cryptocurrencies?
Google hit with European Union antitrust probe on ad-tech dominance
Synopsis: Google faces a European Union enquiry into its advertising technology. Introduction What is Anti-Trust Policy? EU developed its Antitrust policy based on Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Article 101 prohibits anti-competitive agreements between two or more independent market operators. Article 102 prohibits abusive behaviour by companies holding a dominant position on any given… Continue reading Google hit with European Union antitrust probe on ad-tech dominance
What can we do to avoid the third wave of Covid?
Synopsis: India needs to urgently adopt a targeted vaccination strategy, prioritizing high risk groups and potential super spreaders. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the policy gaps in the current vaccination strategy? 3 How do we need to devise targeted groups? How will this help? 4 The conclusion Introduction Targeted vaccination strategy is critical to avoid a possible third wave of Covid-19 infections. Due to limited resources, optimal utilisation of… Continue reading What can we do to avoid the third wave of Covid?
The role of multilateral lenders in minimizing climate change
Synopsis: Asia should take bold measures and launch green projects in the energy sector to make a difference. Introduction We must fight climate change, meet the emission-reduction goals under the Paris Agreement, all while promoting economic growth and putting the region’s development on a green path. Why is the efforts of Asia important in the climate change battle? Asia accounts… Continue reading The role of multilateral lenders in minimizing climate change
Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse
Contents1 What is the News? 2 Report on Global Wealth: 3 Covid-19 Impact on Indian Adults: 4 India’s Wealthiest: 5 Gini Coefficient of India: What is the News? Credit Suisse has released a report titled Global Wealth Report 2021. Key Takeaways from the Global Wealth Report 2021: Report on Global Wealth: The aggregate global wealth has risen by $28.7 trillion… Continue reading Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse
Digital Agristack for Farmers
Contents1 Synopsis: 2 About Agristack: 3 Significance of Agristack: 4 Concerns associated with Agristack: 5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The agricultural ministry is working towards creating a Digital Agristack for farmers. It will collect granular data to provide growers with a range of customized services like input quantity, output choice, potential market etc. About Agristack: The project will collect granular data to provide growers with a… Continue reading Digital Agristack for Farmers
