What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched the ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’. About Adi Prashikshan Portal: Adi Prashikshan Portal aims to act as a central repository for information on all training programmes conducted by Tribal institutions across the country under Adi Prashikshan-Training for Tribals initiative. Developed by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”
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Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Report:4 Birth Registration:5 Death Registration: What is the News? The Office of the Registrar General of India has released a report titled “Vital Statistics of India Based on The Civil Registration System”. About the Report: The report provides an overview of the working of the Civil Registration… Continue reading Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019
Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Tigers in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra:4 Tiger Reserves and Sanctuaries in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra:5 Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary: What is the News? Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district has seen 22 deaths from tiger attacks in 2021. However, the Central Chanda divisional forest area has kept the numbers down to two only.… Continue reading Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict
Indian Polity Quiz: Civil Society and Social Audit | 18 June, 2021
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Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?
Synopsis: Recently, the COVID pandemic has exacerbated the brain drain problem in India but instead of obsessing over the issue of brain drain, government should be more concerned about implementing structural reforms. This will ensure that we create an environment where every last individual is able to thrive to his/her fullest potential. Contents1 Introduction2 What… Continue reading Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?
Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA
Synopsis: The Delhi High Court granted bail to young student and activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Tanha. The present judgement of Delhi HC will go a long way in strengthening the most important pillar of our democracy – right to protest and dissent. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the problems faced by courts in granting… Continue reading Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA
Energy Efficient homes are key to low Carbon Economy
Synopsis: The demand for cooling appliances is bound to grow in the future to keep citizens healthy and productive. Thus, Energy Efficient homes will be the key to make India a low carbon economy. Background: In the last three decades, India experienced 660 heat waves which caused 12,273 deaths. These intense heat waves are expected… Continue reading Energy Efficient homes are key to low Carbon Economy
Cryptocurrency in India – Lessons from other Countries
Synopsis: No legal classification of cryptocurrency in India should not be the reason for its ban. There are some international examples, from where India can adopt some ways to deal with Cryptocurrencies. Contents1 Introduction 2 How has India responded to the crypto business so far?3 What are the lessons that India could learn from other countries?4… Continue reading Cryptocurrency in India – Lessons from other Countries
Why Record FDI Inflow is Not a Cause for Celebration?
Synopsis: The record level of FDI inflows in India for the year 2020-21 does not match the development priorities of the government. Background In a recent press release, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that India has attracted the highest ever total FDI inflow (U.S.$81.72 billion) during the financial year 2020-21. This is 10… Continue reading Why Record FDI Inflow is Not a Cause for Celebration?
The SC ordered the closure of Italian Marines case in India
Synopsis – What is the case of the Italian Marines, what was the conflict between India and Italy over the issue and the possible reason of delay in prosecuting the matter. Contents1 Introduction –2 What was the dispute over the Italian Marines case?3 International tribunal’s ruling-4 Way forward- Introduction – After Italy deposited Rs 10… Continue reading The SC ordered the closure of Italian Marines case in India
