News:Government of India has launched green firecrackers in a bid to resolve the crisis of air pollution. Facts: Background: In October 2018,the Supreme Court had banned the manufacture, sale and use of firecrackers that are loud and toxic to man, animal and the environment. The court had allowed for sale of green and improved crackers… Continue reading Green Crackers
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E-Raktkosh portal
News:The Union Health minister has urged the states to use e-Raktkosh portal as a single point for maintaining real-time information on the status of stocks of each blood group. Facts: e-Raktkosh portal was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is a Centralized Blood Bank Management System that provides a… Continue reading E-Raktkosh portal
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
News:Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers has informed Lok Sabha about the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP). Facts: About Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP): Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a sub component of the National Rural Livelihood Mission(NRLM). The primary objective of the scheme is to empower women in agriculture by making systematic investments to enhance… Continue reading Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
About Belum Caves
News:The Belum Caves Festival has been postponed in Andhra Pradesh after the dates clashed with Governor’s visit to the district. Facts: About Belum Caves festival: The Belum Caves festival was named as Kandanavolu Sambaralu.It was being organised to popularize the Belum caves in Kurnool district,Andhra Pradesh. About Belum Caves: Belum Caves are also known as… Continue reading About Belum Caves
Post-Central vista verdict: Need to improve process of developing Public project?
Synopsis: The issue of Central Vista Project has reiterated the need for holistic solutions for the issues in process of the redevelopment projects. Introduction The majority ruling decided that the government had followed all processes as required by the regulations and could go ahead with the construction. However, it is only the one instance, which is… Continue reading Post-Central vista verdict: Need to improve process of developing Public project?
India’s counter-coercive strategy against China
Synopsis: India has done quite well in countering Chinese moves in eastern Ladakh with its coercive strategy. Introduction There is an opportunity for middle powers like India to redefine their position in the world order as decline and rise of Chinese and American powers continue. Alexander L. George, an American political scientist, is best known for his work on coercive diplomacy. The… Continue reading India’s counter-coercive strategy against China
Issues in wages Against Housework and Alternatives to it
Synopsis- It is important to recognise the value of unpaid domestic work. However, creating value isn’t always about fair remuneration. A salary to women for domestic work will institutionalise the idea of men as ‘providers. Introduction– Recently, Kamal Hasan’s party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, promised salaries to housewives as a part of its electoral campaign in Tamil Nadu. Shashi Tharoor also… Continue reading Issues in wages Against Housework and Alternatives to it
Flawed understanding of triple talaq law is leading to its misuse
Synopsis– Faulty understanding of the triple talaq law i.e., Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act of 2019, as well as the Islamic law on divorce is leading to misuse of the act. Introduction- In the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act of 2019, a Supreme Court Bench led by Justice D Y Chandrachud observed that mother-in-law of the second respondent… Continue reading Flawed understanding of triple talaq law is leading to its misuse
E aushadhi
The Ministry of AYUSH has launched the e-AUSHADHI portal. The portal name-E-AUSHADHI is the acronym of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy Automated Drug Help Initiative. The portal provides for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters. It seeks to promote increased transparency, improved information management facility, improved data usability and… Continue reading E aushadhi
Centralized File Movement and Tracking Information System(CFMS)
News:Haryana Government has devised a scheme named Run through files mechanism to clear files quickly. Facts: This mechanism was formulated so that government matters don’t get delayed owing to conflicting hierarchical and departmental priorities. About the scheme: The scheme aims to ensure that important government matters don’t get delayed owing to conflicting hierarchical and departmental… Continue reading Centralized File Movement and Tracking Information System(CFMS)
