The terrorisms we overlook: Terrorism puts freedom at a stake Context: It is high time for the country to address the terror and violence which eradicates the basic freedom of the public. Lynching: Over the past few years, the country faces incidents of lynching of the minority groups. There also have been incidents where Indians… Continue reading The terrorisms we overlook:
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FinMin clarifies definition of ‘branded’ items for GST
FinMin clarifies definition of ‘branded’ items for GST Defining ‘Branded Item’ for GST Context With regard to GST, the term “brand name” has brought in some confusion as both analysts and traders found the definition and meaning of “brand name” ambiguous in nature Current Issue The Ministry of Finance clarified that for the purposes of… Continue reading FinMin clarifies definition of ‘branded’ items for GST
NGT questions pollution control board appointments:
NGT questions pollution control board appointments: Appointments in Pollution Control Boards under Scrutiny Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has questioned pollution control board appointments Details: NGT has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to explain within a week whether appointments of chairmen and member secretaries in State pollution control boards have been made… Continue reading NGT questions pollution control board appointments:
NGT questions pollution control board appointments:
NGT questions pollution control board appointments: Appointments in Pollution Control Boards under Scrutiny Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has questioned pollution control board appointments Details: NGT has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to explain within a week whether appointments of chairmen and member secretaries in State pollution control boards have been made… Continue reading NGT questions pollution control board appointments:
RET’ Species Recorded in Southern Western Ghats
RET’ Species Recorded in Southern Western Ghats Context: Team from Botanical Survey of India has gathered research evidence on rare, threatened plants in the Southern Western Ghats BSI project on endemic tree resources: The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has been undertaking a three-year programme to document economically important endemic trees nationally. The BSI project… Continue reading RET’ Species Recorded in Southern Western Ghats
Realise the de facto realities on J&K:
Realise the de facto realities on J&K: Realizing the realities of Jammu & Kashmir Context Ghulam Nabi Azad, a Kashmiri, and a Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, attacked the government for not contesting the American characterization of Kashmir. Mr. Azad called it a ‘compromise’ as regards national security. What led U.S to… Continue reading Realise the de facto realities on J&K:
India for Israel, says Modi; force against bad: Netanyahu:
India for Israel, says Modi; force against bad: Netanyahu: India, Israel to set up $40 mn research fund: (The Hindu) Both the above issues have been covered in the following summary India – Israel flourishing friendship Context India and Israel announced a strategic partnership and signed seven water agreements in the fields of water, agriculture,… Continue reading India for Israel, says Modi; force against bad: Netanyahu:
GST ain’t easy, but appeals to investors’:
GST ain’t easy, but appeals to investors’: Context The newly introduced Goods and Services Tax is quite complicated, but still it has stroked an accord with the investors Why So? India’s new Goods and Services Tax system is not simple as it involves filling up of complex forms and businesses still have some concerns about… Continue reading GST ain’t easy, but appeals to investors’:
The real lessons of the July 1997 Asian crisis:
The real lessons of the July 1997 Asian crisis: Understanding the 1997 Asian Crisis Context Many of the most wildly successful economies in Asia tumbled into a crisis in July 1997. They had to be bailed out by the International Monetary Fund on terms that led to a lot of political angst. Background India was… Continue reading The real lessons of the July 1997 Asian crisis:
Should we grow GM crops?:
Should we grow GM crops?: Why Not to Grow GM Crops? Context: There are several criticisms associated with GM crops and its commercial production has been one of the most persisting public policy debates in India. GMO and Environmental Contamination GMOs are self- regulating organisms and through gene flow it leads to genetic contamination of… Continue reading Should we grow GM crops?:
