Context: Recently, the Government of India announced few changes to facilitate the sale of Air India. Background As part of the strategic disinvestment, the government initiated for the complete disinvestment process of debt burdened Air India. Before the start of the current financial year, Air India had more than Rs 60,000 crore as debt and… Continue reading Air India Strategic Sale
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Repopulation of prisons during pandemic is dangerous
Context: Recently, the Delhi’s high-powered committee (HPC) for the decongestion of prisons directed that the undertrials and convicts must return to prisons from early December. Background of the issue Given the contagious nature of COVID-19 and overcrowding in prisons, the court ordered for depopulation of prisons. The court ordered state governments to form HPCs to… Continue reading Repopulation of prisons during pandemic is dangerous
AYUSH Ministry and Invest India to jointly set up “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”
News: Ministry of AYUSH and Invest India has formed a collaboration to set up a “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau(SPFB)”. Facts: Aim: To facilitate planned, systematic growth and investment in the AYUSH(Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) sector. Functions: The activities to be undertaken by the SPFB would include : Knowledge Creation… Continue reading AYUSH Ministry and Invest India to jointly set up “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”
Shift in india’s foreign policy
shifting trajectory of India’s foreign policy Context- The significance of 3rd India-USA 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue and the shifting trajectory of India foreign policy. What are the key highlights of 3rd India-US 2+2 dialogue? 1)The USA reiterated its support to India in defending its territorial sovereignty in the background of the ongoing stand-off between India-China. It… Continue reading Shift in india’s foreign policy
Examining Examinations
Context: Need of an education system that encourages children to question and learn. What are the problems with our current examination system? The cut-throat nature of our examination system celebrates the success of a few and creates unhealthy competition. This leads to an excessive amount of stress in children who are physiologically, psychologically and emotionally… Continue reading Examining Examinations
NITI Aayog releases draft Act, rules for states on land titling
News: NITI Aayog has released the draft model Act and rules for states for regulation on conclusive land titling. Facts: Aim: To reduce land-related litigations and improved land acquisition for infrastructure projects. Key Provisions of the rules: State governments will have the power to order for establishment, administration and management of a system… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases draft Act, rules for states on land titling
New wage code bars bonus for those facing sex abuse charges
News: According to a provision in the Code on Wages 2019, ‘conviction for sexual harassment’ can be a ground for denying bonus payouts to employees. Facts: What does the code provide? The code says that an employee shall be disqualified from receiving bonus if he is dismissed from service for fraud or riotous or… Continue reading New wage code bars bonus for those facing sex abuse charges
Pakistan announces provincial status for Gilgit-Baltistan
News: Pakistan Prime Minister has officially announced to convert the disputed territory of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) into a full-fledged province. Facts: Gilgit Baltistan: It is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, Afghanistan to the north, China to the east and India to the southeast. Background:… Continue reading Pakistan announces provincial status for Gilgit-Baltistan
Stubble Burning Issue
Stubble Burning Issue and Analysis Context: New innovative method, the PUSA Decomposer, developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa can offer a sustainable solution for stubble burning. What is stubble burning? Stubble burning refers to the practice of farmers setting fire to plant debris that remain in farms after harvest. Stubble burning is practised… Continue reading Stubble Burning Issue
Farm laws and desirability of MSP
Minimum support price (MSP) for Farm Bill Context: The recently enacted farm bills have triggered debate on the desirability of the MSP regime. More in news: The period from 2004 to 2012 was the period of high commodity prices, high government procurement and rapid reduction in rural poverty. This shows a causal link between the… Continue reading Farm laws and desirability of MSP
