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Pulling back from the brink Article: Scientist Sujatha Byravanin her findings has shown concern over extreme form of climate change. Important Analysis: 2. All climate change started from Holocene period when development in Agriculture and Technology brought social and economic transformation. 3. Holocene period was followed by Anthropocene period during which humans plays an important… Continue reading Pulling back from the brink

‘State can stop voluntary retirement of doctors’ News: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that the State can stop government doctors from taking voluntary retirement in public interest. Important facts: 2. The verdict was based on an appeal by the Uttar Pradesh government against the Allahabad High Court’s decision in case of voluntarily retirement of… Continue reading ‘State can stop voluntary retirement of doctors’

Tilting at windmills Article: Ravi Arvind Palat, has talked about structural issues associated with USA economy. Important Analysis: 2. Donald trump has imposed tariff on main trading partner e.g. Canada, China, the European Union, and Mexico. 3. Why USA has imposed: Due to industrial structures wages in USA has stagnated for almost 40 years. Trade… Continue reading Tilting at windmills

Quad countries discuss ocean security News: Report on regional stability launched Important facts: 2. Key highlights of the report: Maintaining high –level consultations among the Quad countries aiming at free and open Indo-Pacific region. Australia, Japan, India and the US should work with countries in the IOR. Four countries Quad countries should work to oppose… Continue reading Quad countries discuss ocean security

Contested numbers on overstayers News: Indian professionals protest against allegedly unfair VISA rules, outside UK Parliament in London recently. Important facts: 2. The controversy has affected India-U.K ties in a series of events such as: Britain has not relaxed visa rules for Indian’s since very long. U.K crackdown on “bogus colleges” that enrolled international students.… Continue reading Contested numbers on overstayers

Why history matters so much Article: Krishna Kumar, former director of the NCERT, discussed the importance of history as a school subject. Important facts: 2. The subject was also discussed at the recently held conference in Kolkata. 3. The  author provides  reasons for importance of studying history in schools: It moulds the outlook of young… Continue reading Why history matters so much

India to grow at 7.5% in 2018, 2019: Moody’s News: According to Moody’s Investor Service, India is likely to grow at 7.5% in 2018 and 2019. Important facts: 2. Moody pointed out the following facts in its Global Macro Outlook for 2018-19:- Indian economy is largely resilient to higher oil prices. Energy prices will raise… Continue reading India to grow at 7.5% in 2018, 2019: Moody’s

‘EPFO data not the right gauge of employment level’ News: Recently, the EPFP revised down the net enrolment numbers for the period from Sep 2017 to May 2018.   Introduction: 2. EPFO is a good indicator for formal employment as well as changes in employment. 3. Recently, EPFO pointed out decline in net enrolment numbers.… Continue reading ‘EPFO data not the right gauge of employment level’

Another step in the battle against leprosy News: Prior to medical advancement, large Central and State Laws discriminate against leprosy patients. Important facts: 2. Now, the disease is completely curable by modern medicines like multi-drug therapy. 3. The Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018, seeks to make a start in amending these statutes.  Some of the… Continue reading Another step in the battle against leprosy

Should Article 35A be scrapped? Article: Different views on article 35A. Important Analysis: 2. Article 35Aof the Indian Constitution is an article that empowers the Jammu and Kashmir state’s legislature to define “permanent residents” of the state and provide special rights and privileges to those permanent residents. Such laws granting special rights to permanent residents would not… Continue reading Should Article 35A be scrapped?