Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The plan of Delhi Government to provide free rides to the women in public transports. More in news: Delhi government plans to make metro and bus travels free for women. Metro man Sreedharan writes to Prime minister against Aam Aadmi Party’s free rides for women bid Impact… Continue reading 7 PM | Is there a case for free rides for women? | 2nd July, 2019
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7 PM | Agricultural reform – Cooperative federalism is need of hour | 2nd July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The need of a cooperative governing council for agriculture sector. Hurdles in the implementation of agricultural policy: Agriculture is a state subject: due to this provision central government can only formulates policy guidelines, advises and allocates funds. The responsibility to implement the reforms and policy guide lines… Continue reading 7 PM | Agricultural reform – Cooperative federalism is need of hour | 2nd July, 2019
Iran says it has breached stockpile limit under nuclear deal
Iran has said that it has exceeded the amount of enriched uranium that it was allowed to have under a 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Iran also announced that it is planning to suspend other commitments under the deal in 10 days unless European powers took steps to implement their new mechanism known as Instex for… Continue reading Iran says it has breached stockpile limit under nuclear deal
Govt may enhance RBI powers for better supervision of NBFCs
The government is considering a proposal from the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) seeking more powers to improve its regulatory and supervisory mechanism for non-banking financial companies(NBFCs). This proposal came after RBI had called for greater surveillance on large entities in India’s Non-banking financial companies(NBFC) as their failure could lead to losses that are similar to… Continue reading Govt may enhance RBI powers for better supervision of NBFCs
LS passes Bill for quota in teachers’ posts
The Lok Sabha has passed the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019. The bill ensures reservations in teaching positions in central institutions for persons from Scheduled Castes/Tribes,Other backward classes (OBCs) and those from economically weaker sections. The bill applies to central educational institutions which include universities set up by Acts of Parliament,institutions… Continue reading LS passes Bill for quota in teachers’ posts
Panel of CMs to suggest sweeping agriculture reforms
The Central government has set up a high powered committee of seven chief ministers led by Maharashtra’s CM as its convenor. The panel will suggest measures to transform Indian agriculture and raise farmers’ income. The Terms of reference(ToR) of the panel include suggestions on modalities for adoption and time-bound implementation of two key model Acts… Continue reading Panel of CMs to suggest sweeping agriculture reforms
New policy to aim to bring e-tailers, brick-and-mortar businesses closer
The Government is considering to bring a national policy on retail trade. This policy is being brought as e-commerce firms are looking to expand into new segments such as groceries alongside penetrate into India’s geography.This will widen the conflict between online retailers and traditional ones. The retail policy is expected to cover different segments and… Continue reading New policy to aim to bring e-tailers, brick-and-mortar businesses closer
West Bengal and Odisha yet to implement BJP-led government’s Poshan Abhiyaan
The ministry of women and child development has informed the Parliament that all states except West Bengal and Odisha are implementing the National Nutrition Mission(NNM), also called Poshan Abhiyaan. The minister also said that states such as Goa and Karnataka have not utilised any of the funds released so far under NNM. Further,the National Family… Continue reading West Bengal and Odisha yet to implement BJP-led government’s Poshan Abhiyaan
5G trials: Chinese official urges India to include Huawei
Chinese official has requested India to include Huawei in its 5G trials despite the U.S. government’s opposition to the Huawei. The US administration has barred use or installation of Huawei 5G technology equipped devices in critical infrastructure and offices related to security establishment. The US has also been lobbying with friendly nations to boycott Huawei… Continue reading 5G trials: Chinese official urges India to include Huawei
Manufacturing PMI dips to 52.1
According to Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data,manufacturing activity has stood at 52.1 in June,2019 down from the three-month high of 52.7 in May,2019. The manufacturing activity has slowed down due to lesser number of new orders.But the consumer goods was the key source of growth with the sector registering robust increases in… Continue reading Manufacturing PMI dips to 52.1
