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34 leopards die each year in Rajasthan, says wildlife report News Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) data revealed that there is average of 34 leopard deaths every year in Rajasthan. Important facts Leopard is listed under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA), 1972, along with tiger. The population of leopards decline due… Continue reading 34 leopards die each year in Rajasthan, says wildlife report

Nepal leads the way in cutting emissions in brick kilns News: The Brick Kiln Initiative provides a technology to cut the black carbon emission from brick kilns in Nepal. Important facts: Brick kilns produce thousand tonne of toxic soot known as black carbon. To cut black carbon from brick kiln ‘the Brick kiln initiative’ is… Continue reading Nepal leads the way in cutting emissions in brick kilns

Moody’s cuts India’s 2018 growth forecast to 7.3% from 7.5% News: Moody’s Investor Service has lowered India’s GDP forecast of 7.5% by 2018 to 7.3%. Important facts: Other observations made by Moody’s Investor Service are: Indian economy is recovering in cyclical nature. Recovery of private investment cycle depends on recovery of twin balance sheet issue. G-20… Continue reading Moody’s cuts India’s 2018 growth forecast to 7.3% from 7.5%

The federalist principles Article Varghese k. George has analysed the deeper question of equity in India and US. Important Analysis In US and India, there are many concerns in terms of federalism and the regional power balance, citizenship, identity and marginalisation of religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities. In US, the decision of Trump Administration to… Continue reading The federalist principles

Charting its own path News Priyanjali Malik, an expert on nuclear security in South Asia, talks about India’s position after 20 years of Pokhran. Important Analysis After Pokhran India has shifted its focus from Nuclear Bomb to its civil nuclear technology. India now celebrate May 11 as National Technology Day, Author consider Pokhran test as… Continue reading Charting its own path

India, Indonesia elevate ties News: India and Indonesia has elevated their bilateral relationship to Comprehensive Stategic Partnership. Important facts: Prime Minster Narendra Modi has recently made his first ever visit to Indonesia. He observed that India’s Act East Policy and the vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in the Region) matched Indonesia’s Maritime… Continue reading India, Indonesia elevate ties

How to be Garbage Free Article: Author Samir Nazareth observes that there is a need for attitudinal change to achieve cleanliness Analysis: Recently, the government in Goa has announced to make the state garbage-free by 2020. The author takes up the example of Candolim beach in Goa and highlights the need for inculcating civic sense… Continue reading How to be Garbage Free

Settling disputes out of court- Mandatory Pre-litigation Mediation Article Chitra Narayan, Chennai based Mediator has shared her views about Mandatory pre-litigation mediation in commercial disputes by the recent Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018, which amends the Commercial Courts Act of 2015. Important Analysis Mandatory Pre-litigation mediation… Continue reading Settling disputes out of court- Mandatory Pre-litigation Mediation

Indian economy grew 7.7% in Q4 News: The Indian economy grew at 6.7% for the entire fiscal year 2017-18 government data shows. Important facts: The economy grew at of 5.6 percent, 6.3 percent and 7% percent in the first three quarters of 2017-18. The fourth quarter grew at 7.7%. It is the fastest and strongest… Continue reading Indian economy grew 7.7% in Q4

Intra-State e-waybills to take effect in final 8 States News: The central government has  announced the  implementation of e-waybill  for final 8 states in June 2018. Important Facts: The central government has implemented the e-waybill from 1 April 2018. E-Way Bill is an electronic generated document which require to be generated for transport of goods of… Continue reading Intra-State e-waybills to take effect in final 8 States