Targeting refugees: Context: The Union government’s stand on the Rohingya refugee issue What is the government’s opinion? It considers Rohingya refugees as a potential security threat to the country It argues in the Supreme Court that refugees would deprive India’s citizens of their legitimate share in employment, housing, educational and medical facilities. The Buddhist citizens… Continue reading Targeting refugees:
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India calls for a representative UN:
India calls for a representative UN: Context India has extended support to efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump to reform the UN, as it would include the expansion of the number of permanent and non-permanent members of the world body. What were the discussions on reform? During a discussion on UN reform, Mr. Trump insisted… Continue reading India calls for a representative UN:
How Chakmas and Hajongs settled in North East, why Arunachal worries about citizenship:
How Chakmas and Hajongs settled in North East, why Arunachal worries about citizenship: Context: Adhering to the Supreme Court verdict, the Centre on Wednesday decided to grant citizenship to all Chakma and Hajong refugees living in the Northeast for the past five decades. Introduction: Arunachal Pradesh witnessed widespread protests against the Centre’s decision to grant… Continue reading How Chakmas and Hajongs settled in North East, why Arunachal worries about citizenship:
Across faiths, personal laws debated in courts and Parliament:
Across faiths, personal laws debated in courts and Parliament: Context In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that ruled triple talaq to be illegal, the question of certain aspects of Muslim personal law being supposedly in conflict with the law and constitutional values has been much discussed recently. Article 25 Vs article 19? While… Continue reading Across faiths, personal laws debated in courts and Parliament:
‘Finalise body for Cauvery water sharing’:
‘Finalise body for Cauvery water sharing’: Context The Cauvery river water dispute, primarily between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, dates back to the 19th century. Tamil Nadu government is insisting that the Supreme Court should appoint an authority and frame a scheme for sharing and management of Cauvery river waters among Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and… Continue reading ‘Finalise body for Cauvery water sharing’:
Business Of Cleanliness:
Business Of Cleanliness: Brief overview The article talks about: The Swachh Bharat Mission Challenge of disposing fecal waste Fecal Sludge Management as a solution; FSM advantages Swachh Bharat Mission The Swachh Bharat Mission plans to achieve safe sanitation for all by 2019. The government has a clearly-defined progress path for achieving open defecation free cities… Continue reading Business Of Cleanliness:
A ‘Boat Lab’ to study Brahmaputra:
A ‘Boat Lab’ to study Brahmaputra: Context The Department of Biotechnology will commission a two-tiered barge that will roughly be the size of two large conference rooms and host scientists and a full-fledged lab that will allow those on board to collect samples from various stretches of the river, perform tests on water quality and… Continue reading A ‘Boat Lab’ to study Brahmaputra:
India joins quantum computing race:
India joins quantum computing race: Context The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is planning to fund a project to develop quantum computers. What are quantum computers? A quantum computer employs the principles of quantum mechanics to store information in ‘qubits’ instead of the typical ‘bits’ of 1 and 0. Qubits work faster because of… Continue reading India joins quantum computing race:
Taxpayer rights and obligations:
Taxpayer rights and obligations: Context The tax structure of the country is making a paradigm shift both in terms of direct and indirect tax, but it still requires more clarity and fairness in the assessment and collection of the taxes, so as to bring in more trust among the taxpayers. What is missing? Taxpayers are… Continue reading Taxpayer rights and obligations:
A big broom:
A big broom: Context: The government’s decision to publicize the identities of entities involved in malpractices through shell companies. What are the reasons behind the government’s crackdown on shell companies? Fight against black money Create an atmosphere of confidence Improving the climate for ease of doing business What is the government’s latest decision on shell… Continue reading A big broom:
