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Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019

Context: The Union cabinet has introduced Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019 About Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019: The bill seeks to amend Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution to give reservation to the economically backward sectionsamong the general/ unreserved category over and above the 49.5% quota in place for SC, ST and OBCs. It… Continue reading Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019

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The centre moves east

The centre moves east: Context: The article discusses the advancement of Bangladesh economically and its implications for the sub-continent. Facts: Sheikh Hasina has been elected consecutively for the third time as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, providing the much needed continuity in Bangladesh’s political and economic realm. The stability and continuity provided by Hasina has… Continue reading The centre moves east

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Seaplanes to connect Andaman islands soon

Seaplanes to connect Andaman islands soon News: Islands in Andaman will soon be connected through seaplanes Important Facts: Under the regional connectivity scheme Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), Civil Aviation ministry has invited bidders to participate in regional connectivity program to provide transport services through seaplanes. The amphibious seaplanes have the ability to take… Continue reading Seaplanes to connect Andaman islands soon

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IIT Madras team produces gas hydrates under ‘space’ conditions

IIT Madras team produces gas hydrates under ‘space’ conditions News: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras produces gas hydrates under space conditions. Important Facts: Experiment has shown that methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) can exist as gas hydrates at temperatures and pressures seen in interstellar atmosphere. In terrestrial conditions, gas hydrates are formed naturally under… Continue reading IIT Madras team produces gas hydrates under ‘space’ conditions

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Jaitapur: A risky and expensive project

Jaitapur: A risky and expensive project Article: Article discuss about concerns over economics and safety of the European Pressurised Reactors (EPRs). Important Analysis: India has initiated the process of importing six nuclear European Pressurised Reactors (EPRs) more than a decade ago, but the project had made little progress due to concerns about the economics and… Continue reading Jaitapur: A risky and expensive project

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Wild animals begin migration to Wayanad sanctuary

Wild animals begin migration to Wayanad sanctuary News: Seasonal migration of wild animals from Nilgiri Biosphere to Wayanad Wild Life Sanctuary. Important Facts: The annual migration begins from the end of February and it continues till the advent of monsoon in search of fodder and water. Animals also migrate to wildlife sanctuary from Muthumalai Tiger… Continue reading Wild animals begin migration to Wayanad sanctuary

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The feminization of Indian politics

The feminization of Indian politics News: Study shows women legislators in India raise economic performance in their constituencies by about 1.8 percentage points per year more than male legislators. Important Facts: The project studies close elections between men and women for election to India’s state legislative assemblies. It finds significantly higher growth in economic activity… Continue reading The feminization of Indian politics

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