Context: Quantity of passing bills increased but somewhere the quality has been compromised due to lack of debates in Parliament. Fact-Sheet of 17th Lok Sabha: During the session, the Lok Sabha worked for 281 hours, a large proportion (46 percent) of which was spent on discussing legislation. Out of the 28 bills which were passed… Continue reading 7 PM | History shows lack of debate is a symptom of majoritarianism | 18th September, 2019
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Daily Quiz #15 UPSC Prelims Marathon – September 18, 2019
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Leadership for Academicians Program (LEAP)
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP),2019. Facts: About LEAP: LEAP is a three weeks leadership development training programme (2 weeks domestic and one week foreign training) for second level academic functionaries in public funded higher education institutions. The main objective is to prepare second tier academic heads that… Continue reading Leadership for Academicians Program (LEAP)
Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT)
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT),2019. Facts: About ARPIT: ARPIT is a major initiative of online professional development of 15 lakh higher education faculty using the Massive Open Online Courses platform SWAYAM. The courses are meant for all in-service teachers and faculties in order to enhance their… Continue reading Annual Refresher Programme in Teaching (ARPIT)
Nirvik Scheme
News:Ministry of Commerce & Industry through Export Credit Guarantee Corporation(ECGC) has introduced a new Export Credit Insurance Scheme (ECIS) called NIRVIK. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to ease the lending process and enhance loan availability for exporters. Under the scheme,the insurance cover guaranteed will cover up to 90% of the principal and interest.The… Continue reading Nirvik Scheme
SITMEX-19
News:A maiden trilateral exercise involving the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Royal Thailand Navy(RTN) and Indian Navy(IN) has commenced at Port Blair. Facts: About the exercise: The maritime exercise is a five-day-long exercise. The exercise is aimed at bolstering the maritime inter-relationships amongst India, Singapore and Thailand and contribute significantly to enhancing the overall maritime… Continue reading SITMEX-19
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme
News:Government has planned to link MGNREGA scheme wages to an updated inflation index.This is aimed at increasing wages and reviving rural demand. Facts: What is MGNREGA? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is an employment guarantee act It was introduced in 2005 through the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act,2005. Objective: The Act… Continue reading Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme
U.S., India keen to wrap up trade deal
News:United States and India are working on ways to resolve long-disputed trade issues to sign a trade deal. Facts: Issues between India and US: Trade imbalance: India’s exports to the U.S. in 2017-18 stood at $47.9 billion while imports were at $26.7 billion.The trade balance is in favour of India. Tariffs: The bilateral tensions have… Continue reading U.S., India keen to wrap up trade deal
National Antimicrobial resistance Hub,Kolkata
News:The Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has inaugurated India’s first National Antimicrobial Resistance Hub in Kolkata. Facts: About the Hub: The National Antimicrobial Resistance Hub has been developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) in association with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The hub will aim to identify antibiotics that work… Continue reading National Antimicrobial resistance Hub,Kolkata
Government-funded NGOs come under RTI ambit, says SC
News:The Supreme Court has held that Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which are substantially funded by the government fall within the ambit of the Right to Information(RTI) Act. Facts: Key highlights of judgement: The Supreme Court has ruled that NGOs which receive considerable finances from the government fall under the category of “public authority” defined in Section… Continue reading Government-funded NGOs come under RTI ambit, says SC
