The Rajasthan government’s move to give 5% reservation to Gujjars and four other nomadic communities in jobs and education citing them as being an “extremely backward class”, has been challenged in the High Court. The Petition was filed on the basis that (a) It breached the 50% ceiling on reservation laid down by the Supreme… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Gujjar quota faces a legal challenge
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Kanyashree stipends are no shield against trafficking
Despite being beneficiaries of the kanyashree scheme,the three young women were the victims of human trafficking between 2016-18. Kanyashree is a conditional cash transfer scheme of West Bengal.It is aimed at improving the status and well being of the girl child by incentivising schooling of teenage girls and delaying their marriages until the age of… Continue reading Kanyashree stipends are no shield against trafficking
Must Read News Articles – March 3rd, 2019
Archives GS 2 RCEP countries agree to intensify negotiations to conclude trade pact this year The 16 members of RCEP group including India and China Saturday agreed to intensify the ongoing negotiations for a proposed mega trade agreement to resolve all issues and conclude the talks this year. UNSC blacklists Osama bin Laden’s son, seen… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – March 3rd, 2019
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7 PM | Forest Fires | 2 March, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here News: In Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka, a major fire broke out in February, severity of fire can be estimate by the fact that it took five days for the Indian Air Force and the forest officials, to douse the flames. So, let’s have look at the issue of… Continue reading 7 PM | Forest Fires | 2 March, 2019
EverSource, NIIF, CDC to invest $330 mn in Ayana Renewable
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund of India (NIIF) and Eversource Capital have decided to invest in Ayana, the renewable energy platform founded by UK’s development finance institution CDC. EverSource Capital also manages Green Growth Equity Fund (GGEF).NIIF and CDC are limited partners in GGEF. A limited partnership exists when two or more partners unite… Continue reading EverSource, NIIF, CDC to invest $330 mn in Ayana Renewable
At OIC meet, India flays terror funding
At OIC meet, India flays terror funding Addressing 46th session of foreign ministers meet at Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi, Indian External Affairs Minister has said that the fight against terrorism is not a confrontation against any religion. However, Pakistan’s foreign minister skipped the meeting over OIC’s refusal to revoke its invitation… Continue reading At OIC meet, India flays terror funding
Order on surveillance meant to protect privacy, govt. tells SC
Order on surveillance meant to protect privacy, govt. tells SC The Central government in its affidavit has told the Supreme Court that its notification allowing 10 central agencies to monitor on people is in fact a measure (a)to protect citizens’ privacy (b)to ensure that only authorised agencies have access to data and (c)to ensure that… Continue reading Order on surveillance meant to protect privacy, govt. tells SC
Ayushman Bharat cover for Uber cab drivers
Ayushman Bharat cover for Uber cab drivers The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has joined hands with Uber to extend health cover to their drivers and delivery partners. Under the agreement, Uber, under its Uber CARE initiative, will help set up common service centres (CSCs) at Partners Seva Kendras. The CSC’s will verify… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat cover for Uber cab drivers
