The National Commission of Minorities(NCM) sub committee in its report has said that it does not have the power to identify any community as minority. NCM had constituted a sub-committee.The committee was entrusted with the task of preparing a report to provide a) comprehensive definition of minority and b) criteria for determining minority status of… Continue reading Minorities panel draws its remit
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Daily Quiz #26 UPSC Prelims Marathon – July 30, 2019
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7th Economic Census begins from Tripura
Government has started the 7th Economic Census from the north eastern state of Tripura. The census aims to get a complete count of all economic units in the country.The census is conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI). MoSPI has partnered with Common Service Centres,CSC e-Governance Services India Limited,Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under… Continue reading 7th Economic Census begins from Tripura
What’s behind Iconic Tourist Sites initiative?
During Budget 2019-20,Finance Minister had said that 17 Iconic Tourist Sites in the country would be developed by the government into world class tourist destinations to serve as a model for other tourism sites. The nodal ministry for the implementation of the initiative will be the Ministry of Tourism.This initiative is primarily aimed at enhancing… Continue reading What’s behind Iconic Tourist Sites initiative?
Odisha rasgulla gets GI tag
Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Odisha’s rasgulla.Odisha Rasgulla is associated with famous Puri Jagannath Temple. This GI tag to Odisha comes amid a years long debate between West Bengal and Odisha over where the Rasgulla had originated.In November 2017,West Bengal was granted the GI tag for Rasgulla. The GI… Continue reading Odisha rasgulla gets GI tag
SEBI should handle proxy firms’ disputes’
Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) had set up a working group on issues related to proxy advisors in 2018.The group was headed by Sandeep Parekh. Proxy adviser is a person who provides advice to institutional investors or shareholder of a company in relation to exercise of their rights in the company including recommendations on… Continue reading SEBI should handle proxy firms’ disputes’
Rajya Sabha clears changes to Insolvency Code
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016.The Code provides a time-bound process for resolving insolvency in companies and among individuals.Insolvency is a situation where individuals or companies are unable to repay their outstanding debt. The bill provides that the resolution process… Continue reading Rajya Sabha clears changes to Insolvency Code
Uttarakhand: Himalayan Conclave being held in Mussoorie
A Himalayan Conclave was held in Mussoorie,Uttarakhand.The objective of the conclave was to discuss various issues related to the development of Himalayan States. The conclave was organized by the government of Uttarakhand with Integrated Mountain Initiative(IMI) as its knowledge partner.The chief guest of conclave was Union Finance minister. The main agenda for the conclave was… Continue reading Uttarakhand: Himalayan Conclave being held in Mussoorie
WHO says Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Thailand achieve Hepatitis B control
According to World Health Organization(WHO) report on World Hepatitis Day on July 28,it has found that viral hepatitis kills 4 lakh people every year. The report has said that investing $6bn per year in eliminating hepatitis in 67 low and middle-income countries would avert 4.5 million premature deaths by 2030. The report has also said… Continue reading WHO says Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Thailand achieve Hepatitis B control
Karnataka Speaker exits House with plea for electoral reforms
Karnataka speaker has defended his decision to disqualify 17 rebel MLAs. He asked the assembly to pass a resolution seeking electoral reforms and review of the 10th Schedule as both have to be looked into by the Parliament. He said that the 10th Schedule of the Constitution dealing with the anti-defection law is not equipped… Continue reading Karnataka Speaker exits House with plea for electoral reforms
