Cattle trade ban rules were not placed before Parliament: Context: The rules banning cattle slaughter were never placed before Parliament, which the government should have done before implementing them. Explanation: Section 38A of the Prevention of Cruelty Act of 1960 says that any rule made by the Centre under it ought to be laid before… Continue reading Cattle trade ban rules were not placed before Parliament:
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Punishing the victims:
Punishing the victims: Context: The steady dilute of the anti-dowry law will endanger countless women who are in genuine distress. Explanation: The first attempt to dilute Section 498A came from a 2014 judgment of the Supreme Court which mandated a nine-point checklist before any arrests could be made under Section 498A. Then followed the latest… Continue reading Punishing the victims:
Jaguar jets still flying without autopilot: CAG:
Jaguar jets still flying without autopilot: CAG: Context: One of the frontline fighters of the Indian Air Force, the Jaguars, is still flying without autopilots, an essential flying aid, the Comptroller and Auditor-General has said. Background: In a report presented in Parliament on July 28, the CAG said that the flying aid capability envisaged by… Continue reading Jaguar jets still flying without autopilot: CAG:
ATM expansion slows due to note ban:
ATM expansion slows due to note ban: Context: A combination of factor, including demonetization of high values notes, have led to commercial banks cutting down on the number of automated teller machines (ATMs), particularly those not located in branches(off-site ATMs), latest RBI data showed. Introduction: According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI), there were 98,092… Continue reading ATM expansion slows due to note ban:
‘High oil taxes curbed consumption, investment’:
‘High oil taxes curbed consumption, investment’: Context: NITI Aayog’s next Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar believes focus should be job creation, not claims of economic victory Introduction: The Centre’s reliance on higher taxation of petroleum products to mop up revenue could be in for review. The government raises taxes on petroleum products on more than one… Continue reading ‘High oil taxes curbed consumption, investment’:
A patchy green:
A patchy green: Context: The Draft national energy policy still in the draft form and waiting for government’s approval Loopholes in the policy: It does not define roles, responsibilities and accountabilities. It does not provide a timeline for delivery and there is no discussion on financing. Solution: Niti Aayog, should extend its mandate unilaterally and… Continue reading A patchy green:
After SC order, focus on chemicals in firecrackers:
After SC order, focus on chemicals in firecrackers: Context: The Supreme Court barred manufacturers from using five specified chemicals ‘in any form whatsoever’ to prevent air pollution. Introduction: The apex court ban the use of antimony, lithium, mercury, arsenic and lead in the manufacture of firecrackers to prevent air pollution has turned the focus on… Continue reading After SC order, focus on chemicals in firecrackers:
China’s RCEP push veils grand plan:
China’s RCEP push veils grand plan: Context: Technical level talks of the proposed FTA, officially known as Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnerships (RCEP), held from July 18 to 28 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre. Introduction: 16 Asia-Pacific countries participated in 19th round of tariff negotiations held at Hyderabad. The RCEP is billed as an FTA… Continue reading China’s RCEP push veils grand plan:
Protect teachers in private colleges: SC:
Protect teachers in private colleges: SC: Context Mr. Yadav, Filed a PIL plea to end ‘blackmail, harassment’ of over four lakh teachers in various private engineering colleges, recognised by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). Plea Moved by the petition, the court ordered that the AICTE shall take a conscious decision of issues… Continue reading Protect teachers in private colleges: SC:
Nine High Courts oppose all-India judicial service:
Nine High Courts oppose all-India judicial service: Context A recent Law and Justice Ministry document stated that Nine High Courts have opposed a proposal to have an all-India service for the lower judiciary. Two back idea, while eight seek alterations in proposal Moreover, eight have sought changes in the proposed framework and only two have… Continue reading Nine High Courts oppose all-India judicial service:
