What is the News? The Vice President of India has inaugurated “Aadi Mahotsav”, a National Tribal Festival. Aadi Mahotsav: It is an annual Tribal Festival that was started in the year 2017. Organized by: It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India & Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of… Continue reading National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav”
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PM Praises “Pattachitra Painting”
What is the News? The Prime Minister has praised the Odisha pattachitra painting in the Mann Ki Baat. About Patachitra Painting Pattachitra or Patachitra Painting: The name Pattachitra has evolved from Sanskrit words patta meaning canvas and chitra meaning picture. It is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting based in Odisha and West Bengal. Odisha Pattachitra:… Continue reading PM Praises “Pattachitra Painting”
“Global Climate Litigation Report 2020” released by UNEP
What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released the Global Climate Litigation Report 2020. About Global Climate Litigation Report 2020 Published by: The report was published by the UNEP in cooperation with the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University. Objective: The provides an overview of the current state of… Continue reading “Global Climate Litigation Report 2020” released by UNEP
India gets its first “Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management (CWCM)”
What is the news? The Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the establishment of a Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management(CWCM) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This announcement came on the occasion of World Wetland Day. About Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management(CWCM): The Centre has been established as a part of the… Continue reading India gets its first “Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management (CWCM)”
“Jal Jeevan Mission” to revive urban water bodies
What is the News? In the Budget 2021-22, the Government has announced the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission(Urban). About Jal Jeevan Mission(Urban): Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs Objective: To provide universal coverage of water supply to all households in all 4,378 statutory towns, through functional taps. Duration: The duration of the mission… Continue reading “Jal Jeevan Mission” to revive urban water bodies
Delhi HC stays Future-Reliance deal
What is the News? Delhi High Court has provided interim relief to e-commerce major Amazon. It directed Future Retail Limited(FRL) to maintain the status quo with regard to the transfer of its retail assets to Reliance Retail. What are the issues in the Future-Reliance deal? What is the Future-Reliance deal? In 2020, Biyani’s Future Group… Continue reading Delhi HC stays Future-Reliance deal
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Evaluation of Budget 2021
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Parliament and State Legislatures- Budgeting Synopsis: The evaluation of Budget 2021 is done on three parameters. First, on the credibility of the Budget. Second, it’s potential to deliver adequate domestic output and jobs. Third, on how the Budget raises resources. What is the Credibility of the Budget 2021? Budget 2021 scores… Continue reading Evaluation of Budget 2021
Budget 2021: Continues with fiscal conservatism
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Parliament and State Legislatures- Budgeting Synopsis: A close analysis of Budget 2021 reveals that the Government is following the principle of fiscal conservatism. The policy of Fiscal spending was the need of the hour. Why the government resorts to fiscal conservatism? Falling revenues had forced the government to restrict its aggregate… Continue reading Budget 2021: Continues with fiscal conservatism
