Context: organic farming and its prominence on Indian agriculture. Organic farming system in India is not new and is being followed from ancient time. It is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops in such a way, as to keep the soil alive and in good health… Continue reading 7 PM | The ruinous impact of chemical farming | 19th July, 2019
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7 PM | The threat of Ebola | 19th July, 2019
Context: Ebola and its outbreak in Congo. More in News: The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What is Ebola? Ebola virus disease (formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever) is a rare but severe, often fatal , often fatal… Continue reading 7 PM | The threat of Ebola | 19th July, 2019
Daily Quiz #17 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 19, 2019
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Karnataka crisis: What’s a ‘whip’, and what does it do?
A whip in parliamentary parlance is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they vote only in a particular way. In India all parties can issue a whip to their members. Parties appoint a senior member from among their House contingents to issue whips — this member is… Continue reading Karnataka crisis: What’s a ‘whip’, and what does it do?
Gender neutral POSCO bill introduced in RS
The government has introduced Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2019 in the Rajya Sabha. The bill seeks to amend POSCO Act, 2012. The amendment bill provides for gender neutral application of stringent punishment, including death penalty, for aggravated penetrative sexual assault of both girl and boy below 16 years of age. For… Continue reading Gender neutral POSCO bill introduced in RS
Child labour in film, TV comes under scanner
The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has expressed concern over violations of child labour rules in film and television industry. It has also urged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ensure strict compliance by the industry with the norms on working conditions for children. Further, it has said that mandatory disclaimers should be presented… Continue reading Child labour in film, TV comes under scanner
INS Sagardhwani Flagged Off for ‘Sagar Maitri’
Marine Acoustic Research Ship, INS Sagardhwani, has set sail for a scientific venture called Sagar Maitri (Marine & Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative) Mission- 2 The ship’s mission has been conceptualised by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is in consonance with the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Safety and Growth of All in… Continue reading INS Sagardhwani Flagged Off for ‘Sagar Maitri’
CMs’ panel mulls move to tie State farm reforms to funds
The Central government had set up a high powered committee of seven chief ministers led by Maharashtra’s CM as its convenor.The panel has discussed various measures to transform Indian agriculture and raise farmers’ income. The panel has said since agriculture is a State subject,all the States must be brought on board for time-bound reforms in… Continue reading CMs’ panel mulls move to tie State farm reforms to funds
Upliftment of Women of Backward Communities
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed the Parliament about the women specific schemes under National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation(NBCFDC), The minister informed that NBCFDC runs two women specific schemes for women whose annual family income is less than Rs.3 lakh per annum. The schemes are Mahila Samridhi Yojana which… Continue reading Upliftment of Women of Backward Communities
India draws new ‘red lines’ for talks on Afghan peace process
India has shared a table with the Taliban for the first time in November, 2018.India has now spelt out its three new red lines on the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan. The first is that all initiatives and processes must include all sections of the Afghan society including the legitimately elected government.This is important… Continue reading India draws new ‘red lines’ for talks on Afghan peace process
