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
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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
L’affaire Khashoggi
L’affaire Khashoggi 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 Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince… Continue reading L’affaire Khashoggi
Taliban surge: on Kandahar attack
Taliban surge: on Kandahar attack News: Recently, Governor’s compound was attacked in southern Kandahar, Afghanistan, during high-level meeting which led to killing of top security officials. Important Facts: Background: The Kandahar attack was a warning by the Taliban to all of those who were prepared to participate in the parliamentary elections due few days ahead.… Continue reading Taliban surge: on Kandahar attack
Mission Mercury
Mission Mercury News: European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully sent two probes on a joint mission to Mercury. Important Facts: Ariane 5 rocket, launched from French Guyana, lifted an unmanned spacecraft, BepiColombo The spacecraft which is carrying the two probes went into orbit for the 7-year trip to Mercury.… Continue reading Mission Mercury
