The Centre has rolled out Jal Shakti Abhiyan- a water conservation campaign. The theme of the campaign is Sanchay Jal, Behtar Kal. It aims at making water conservation and promotion of irrigation efficiency a ‘jan andolan’ (public campaign) through asset creation and communication campaigns The intervention areas include: a) Water conservation and rainwater harvesting, b)… Continue reading Government rolls out plan to save water, says it will be a mass movement
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EWS quota: SC to hear pleas for Constitution Bench on July 30
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider on July 30 a batch of petitions to have a Constitution Bench examine the validity of 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act. The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act provides for 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the economically weaker section in the unreserved category The Act amends Article… Continue reading EWS quota: SC to hear pleas for Constitution Bench on July 30
Must Read News Articles-July 2nd 2019
Archives GS-2 Iran breaches limit on uranium stockpile Iran acknowledged that it had broken the limit set on its stockpile of low-enriched uranium by the 2015 nuclear deal. A blatant quest to consolidate power One Nation One Poll’ limits to a single moment the opportunities to judge, evaluate and vote — the essence of freedom.… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 2nd 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 1, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Procedural concerns in focus as GST enters third year The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed two years on July 1, 2019. The introduction of GST was a game changer for the Indian economy as it has replaced multi-layered, complex indirect tax… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 1, 2019
7 PM | Power Sector: Future Road Map | 1st July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: With the National Democratic Alliance government stepping up efforts to supply round-the-clock power to all, power minister Raj Kumar Singh has called a meeting of key stakeholders including company executives on Monday to help prepare the power sector road map for the country, said a person aware of the… Continue reading 7 PM | Power Sector: Future Road Map | 1st July, 2019
7 PM | Geopolitics of Indo-Pacific: How India and others interpret the term | 1st July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The term “Indo-Pacific” is repeatedly used by the countries, as seen in recently held G20 summit as well as during the visit of US Secretary of State Michael Pompoe to Delhi. However, different countries interpret it differently. Indo-Pacific region: The term ‘Indo-Pacific’ refers to the maritime space… Continue reading 7 PM | Geopolitics of Indo-Pacific: How India and others interpret the term | 1st July, 2019
Nagaland to initiate its own version of NRC from July 10
In the lines of NRC of Assam, the Nagaland government has decided to set up Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN). The RIIN is aimed at preparing a master list of all indigenous peoples. It is being prepared to stop the issuance of fake indigenous inhabitant certificates. The exercise will be conducted through an… Continue reading Nagaland to initiate its own version of NRC from July 10
WHO launches its first guidelines on self-care interventions for health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched guidelines on self-care interventions for health. The WHO’s first volume of guidelines focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The WHO’s definition of self-care is “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with… Continue reading WHO launches its first guidelines on self-care interventions for health
India signs ₹200 crore anti-tank missile deal with Russia
India has signed a deal with Russia for buying ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles for its fleet of Mi-35 attack helicopters. The deal for acquiring ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles was signed with Russia under the emergency clauses. Under the emergency financial powers given to the three services (Army, Navy, Air force), they can buy the equipment… Continue reading India signs ₹200 crore anti-tank missile deal with Russia
Most see free legal aid as last-ditch option: report
A study from National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) has found that people don’t have faith over the services of legal aid counsel (LAC) under the free legal aid services due to a variety of factors. According to the study, 75% of the surveyed beneficiaries opted for free legal aid service due to the dearth of… Continue reading Most see free legal aid as last-ditch option: report
