Istanbul mystery: on Jamal Khashoggi disappearance News: Recently Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared which has triggered a diplomatic storm. Important Facts: About Jamal Khashoggi: He was a journalist who was once a Saudi government insider, but had gone into self-imposed exile in the U.S. in 2017. He’d become an outspoken critic of the Saudi… Continue reading Istanbul mystery: on Jamal Khashoggi disappearance
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A security architecture without the mortar
A security architecture without the mortar News: The article discusses about India’s national security inadequacies which stem from the absence of a national security vision. Important Facts: Background: Defence Planning Committee (DPC): In April 2018, the government set up a Defence Planning Committee (DPC) to assist in the creation of national security strategy, international defence… Continue reading A security architecture without the mortar
Two international astronauts survive space scare. How well is India prepared?
Two international astronauts survive space scare. How well is India prepared? Article: In the backdrop the recent failure of a Russian rocket launch, the article assesses India’s preparation to launch its human space mission, Gaganyaan Important Analysis: Failure of Russian rocket launch: On October 11 2018, the launch of Russian rocket Soyuz FG failed leading… Continue reading Two international astronauts survive space scare. How well is India prepared?
A flawed defence procurement policy
A flawed defence procurement policy Article In the backdrop of the recent Rafael controversy, the article discusses the issues with the offset guidelines of India’s defence procurement policy. Important analysis: Defence Procurement Procedure, 2016, (DPP): It aims to develop world-class domestic defence and aerospace industry by promoting indigenous design, development and manufacturing of defence equipment,… Continue reading A flawed defence procurement policy
A job at hand
A job at hand News The Union Ministry of Labour has urged States to issue orders permitting fixed-term employment (FTE) across industries. Important Facts: Fixed-term employment Fixed-term employment is a contract in which a company or an enterprise hires an employee for a specific period of time. Under fixed-term employment, workers are entitled to statutory… Continue reading A job at hand
India’s progress against multidimensional poverty
India’s progress against multidimensional poverty Article: The article highlights India’s progress in eradicating multidimensional poverty Important analysis: Multidimensional poverty: Multidimensional poverty goes beyond the economic/income-based approach and takes into account different depreciations experienced by a poor person- such as poor health, lack of education, inadequate living standard, disempowerment, poor quality of work and threat from… Continue reading India’s progress against multidimensional poverty
POCSO gets a shot in the arm
POCSO gets a shot in the arm News Union ministry of law and justice has ratified a proposal of women and child development ministry to remove the time limit and age limit for reporting cases of sexual abuse among children POCSO (The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) Act 2012: The Act had come… Continue reading POCSO gets a shot in the arm
New skin gel offers protection from some pesticides
New skin gel offers protection from some pesticides News: Recently a gel was developed by Indian researchers which, when applied on the skin, can inhibit some pesticides from getting absorbed into the body, thus averting serious adverse effects and even death. Important Facts: How pesticides harm body? Organophosphate-based pesticides, which are commonly used by farmers… Continue reading New skin gel offers protection from some pesticides
RBI opposes move for independent Payments Regulatory Board
RBI opposes move for independent Payments Regulatory Board News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opposed the move to have an independent Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) as envisaged by the draft proposal for amendments to the Payment & Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Important Facts: About the Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) : The Union Government… Continue reading RBI opposes move for independent Payments Regulatory Board
Rwanda announces ‘gender-balanced’ Cabinet
Rwanda announces ‘gender-balanced’ Cabinet News: Recently Rwanda received global attention for its efforts to encourage female representation in government by its announcement for a gender balanced cabinet. Important Facts: Rwanda declared that women would be making up 50 percent of its now 26-seat cabinet. Rwanda already has sixty one percent of Parliament members as women.… Continue reading Rwanda announces ‘gender-balanced’ Cabinet
