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Ease of Doing Business in an uneasy India hides, not reveals:  Context The World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2018 report ranks India at 100 out of 190 countries What is Ease of Doing Business Index? The Ease of doing business index is an index released by the World Bank Group in its Doing business report.… Continue reading Ease of Doing Business in an uneasy India hides, not reveals: 

A big bang bailout: Context: India’s banks received a considerable boost with the Union government deciding to inject Rs. 2.11 lakh crore worth of capital into the sector. The amount is expected to help put India’s banks on the path to recovery. What is the utility of the initiative by the government? By infusing capital,… Continue reading A big bang bailout:

‘Doing Business’ rank: India jumps 30 places: Context: India climbed 30 positions in the latest ease of doing business ranking by the World Bank, in its Doing Business 2018 report released recently. Introduction: This year’s report from the World Bank has been titled Reforming to Create Jobs. The report ranks India at 100 among 190… Continue reading ‘Doing Business’ rank: India jumps 30 places:

Govt. plans to sell Air India, AI Express together: Context The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is working to conclude the sale of national carrier Air India by June 2018 and is keen on selling its core airline operations, together with its low-cost international airline, Air India Express. Decision taken by Air India-specific Alternative Mechanism… Continue reading Govt. plans to sell Air India, AI Express together:

SC relief for self-employed, salaried road accident victims: Context The Supreme Court has held that the ‘future prospects’ of a road crash vict­im must be taken into account while computing the amount of compensati­o­n due to him under the Motor Vehicles Act. How was the compensation rewarded earlier? Compensation is awarded by the Motor Accidents… Continue reading SC relief for self-employed, salaried road accident victims:

Death of Baby Sherin: Adoption process, who’s eligible, what safeguards are in place for the child Context External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has requested Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi to look into the circumstances of Sherin’s adoption. What happened to Sherin? The body of three-year-old Sherin Mathews was found in a tunnel… Continue reading Death of Baby Sherin: Adoption process, who’s eligible, what safeguards are in place for the child

Scientists mine ‘star scar’ in France: Context: An astrobleme was made by a massive space rock that crash-landed more than 200 million years ago in Rochechouart , has intrigued scientists since its discovery in the 19th century. What is an Astrobleme? An astrobleme, literally means ‘star scar’ It is the name given to traces left… Continue reading Scientists mine ‘star scar’ in France:

India mulls national e-commerce policy:  Context: India is considering drafting a comprehensive national e-commerce policy to develop an ecosystem that would support exports and protect consumer interests. Introduction: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was working on a paper on e-commerce, which will soon be put in public domain for debates and comments.… Continue reading India mulls national e-commerce policy: 

UN says carbon emissions gap could affect climate target:  Context: Paris Agreement pledges leave deficit that could raise temperature by 3°C Introduction: In its annual review, the UN says the gap between carbon cutting plans and the reductions required to keep temperature rises below 2 degrees Celsius is “alarmingly high”. The goal of the Paris… Continue reading UN says carbon emissions gap could affect climate target: 

Mass bathing in Ganga aggravates anti-microbial resistance woes:  Context: Mass bathing in the Ganga during pilgrimages may be contributing to Anti-microbial resistance (AMR), say a government-commissioned report on the threat from AMR. Introduction: The government report – Scoping Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in India — made public on Wednesday  and cites compilation of all scientific… Continue reading Mass bathing in Ganga aggravates anti-microbial resistance woes: