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Farmer’s protest

Context – Massive communication failure on the part of the central government to explain to farmers what these laws are, and how they are intended to benefit them. What is the farmer’s and States concern with regard to new farm laws? Farmer’s fear- This could corporatize agriculture, threaten the current mandi network and State revenues and dilute… Continue reading Farmer’s protest

Origin of COVID-19

Context: WHO must work alongside China in quickly uncovering the origins of the virus. Uncovering the origin of corona virus is shrouded in mystery due to various factors. Discuss. Origin of the virus: In the case of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), its source is still unknown even 11 months after WHO reported the first case.… Continue reading Origin of COVID-19

India hosted the SCO heads of governments (HoG) meeting

Context: Three years after joining the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), India hosted the SCO heads of governments (HoG) meeting for the first time.  How does the SCO serve India’s quest for geopolitical balance and regional engagement? The focus: The focus of the 66-point joint statement was in developing a “Plan of Priority Practical Measures… Continue reading India hosted the SCO heads of governments (HoG) meeting

Assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist

Context:  Assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist threatens will have serious geopolitical implications in West Asia and beyond Background Fakhrizadeh, who is widely regarded as a key figure in Iran’s nuclear weapons programme was recently killed in an ambush attack on a rural road outside Tehran. Also, note that Qasem Soleimani, the Iranian general in charge… Continue reading Assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist

Uttarakhand’s nameplate initiative

Context- Pauri district in Uttarakhand boast nameplates with girls name as district steps up for gender rights. More in News The pauri administration in Uttarakhand has launched an initiative, ‘Ghar ki pehchan, nooni ku noo’ (House in the name of the daughter), in its efforts to empower women and girls, under the initiative, villages are encouraged to… Continue reading Uttarakhand’s nameplate initiative

Budget in India

Article 112 of the Constitution refers to the budget as the ‘annual financial statement’. The budget is a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India in a financial year, which begins on1 April and ends on 31 March of the following year. In addition to the estimates of receipts and… Continue reading Budget in India

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What are the components of budgets?

Budget constitutes two accounts: Revenue Account shows the current financial year receipts of the government and the expenditure that can be met from these receipts. Capital Account is an account of the assets as well as liabilities of the central government which takes into consideration changes in capital. These two accounts are further classified into… Continue reading What are the components of budgets?

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Karnataka MLC disqualified for being appointed as minister: HC

Source: Click here News: Karnataka High Court has held that Member of Legislative Council(MLC) Vishwanath stands disqualified under the anti-defection law and hence cannot be inducted into the state cabinet. Facts: Background: A petition was filed in the court alleging that AH Vishwanath had been appointed as member of the Legislative Council(MLC) for the sole purpose of… Continue reading Karnataka MLC disqualified for being appointed as minister: HC

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