News: Following the vote to reject the Brexit withdrawal agreement, UK Prime Minister won no confidence motion. Important Facts: What does Brexit mean Brexit is an abbreviation for “British exit,” referring to the UK’s decision in June, 2016 referendum to leave the European Union (EU). Reasons for Brexit: Economic migration from eastern Europe spiked after… Continue reading Brexit vote
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New Coastal Regulation Zones(CRZ) Notification 2018
Principle of CRZ 2018 notification Promoting economic growth in coastal regions while keeping in mind conservation principles of coastal regions Reasons for introduction of CRZ 2018 notification CRZ 2018 notification is based on recommendation of Shailesh Nayak committee constituted by Ministry of Environment in June 2014 forcomprehensive evaluation of provisions under CRZ 2011 notification as… Continue reading New Coastal Regulation Zones(CRZ) Notification 2018
Manipur Protection from Mob Violence Bill, 2018- A Step in the Right Direction.
Context: The Manipur Assembly recently passed the Manipur Protection from Mob Violence Bill, 2018, becoming the first state in India to pass a law on mob lynching. What is mob lynching? Lynching is defined as putting to death by mob action without legal approval or permission.It is a form of instant justice being administered against… Continue reading Manipur Protection from Mob Violence Bill, 2018- A Step in the Right Direction.
TRAI new regulatory framework would make TV choices – ” à la carte “
TRAI new regulatory framework would make TV choices – ” à la carte “ Important Facts: “à la carte” means: If you eat à la carte, you choose each dish from a separate list instead of eating a fixed combination of dishes at a fixed price Reasons for new TRAI regulatory guidelines: To address the… Continue reading TRAI new regulatory framework would make TV choices – ” à la carte “
More than an innovative exit route
More than an innovative exit route Important Facts: SEBI has introduced relaxation measures for startup companies to raise funds and get their shares traded on stock exchange The ‘Institutional Trading Platform'(ITP) created by SEBI for listing of companies has been renamed as ‘Innovators Growth Platform'(IGP) Benefits of Innovators Growth Platform: IGP helps investor in StartUp… Continue reading More than an innovative exit route
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RBI eases norms for external commercial borrowing News: Reserve Bank of India has decided to liberalise external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms. Facts: Removed the sector-wise limits: RBI has allowed all eligible borrowers to raise up to $750 million per financial year ECBs under the automatic route, replacing the existing sector-wise limits. List of borrowers expanded:… Continue reading Untitled
Skill development and National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
Skill development and National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Context: NSQF is an important component of Skill India Programme and improvements in NSQF can realize the aims of Skill India. Facts: About NSQF: This organises all qualifications/courses according to a series of levels of knowledge, skills and aptitude, in 10 levels. It is similar to classes… Continue reading Skill development and National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)
Govt names winners of Gandhi Peace Prize
Govt names winners of Gandhi Peace Prize PT facts News: Govt Announces Gandhi Peace Prize Winner For 2015-18 After 4-Year Gap Facts: The prize was last conferred to the Indian Space Research Organisation in 2014. About Gandhi Peace Prize It is given to individuals and institutions for their contribution towards social, economic and political transformation… Continue reading Govt names winners of Gandhi Peace Prize
Cut red meat, sugar by 50%: Lancet’s diet plan for the world
Cut red meat, sugar by 50%: Lancet’s diet plan for the world News A recent Lancet report by EAT-Lancet Commission has provided a nutritious and sustainable diet plan Important facts Highlights from the report According to the report, over the past 50 years, dominant diets have become nutritionally suboptimal, which calls for a global transformation… Continue reading Cut red meat, sugar by 50%: Lancet’s diet plan for the world
Food production needs to be more eco-friendly
Food production needs to be more eco-friendly News A recently published Lancet Report by EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health advocates the need for sustainable food production to curb the growing adverse impact of food production on environment. Important Facts Effect of food Production on Environment Deforestation- conversion of forest land to arable land.… Continue reading Food production needs to be more eco-friendly
