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How much money will you contribute: India to developed countries at meet Context: The 23rd conference of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change under way in Bonn faces the challenge of raising the ambition of the world’s leaders, and giving practical form to the provisions of the Paris Agreement. Introduction: Although 169 countries have… Continue reading How much money will you contribute: India to developed countries at meet

Choking on Air Context The post-Diwali smog never receded as the city registered “severe” on the Air Quality Index (AQI). “Everyone may experience serious health effects”, comments the AQI website. Emergency measures taken The Environment Pollution and Prevention Control Authority (EPCA), which enforced Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) two days before Diwali, has asked the… Continue reading Choking on Air

51 pc Indian woman anaemic, 38 pc kids under 5 stunted Context: Highlighting India’s serious burden of undernutrition, a global report released recently  said that more than half of the women of reproductive age in the country suffer from anaemia. Introduction: The recently released family health survey (NFHS 4) results show that over 58% of… Continue reading 51 pc Indian woman anaemic, 38 pc kids under 5 stunted

LG cannot differ with government on tivial issue Context Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra orally observed that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) cannot differ with each and any administrative decision of the Delhi government. What were the other observations? Acknowledging the LG ‘S authority to differ, his disagreement with the Delhi government should not be… Continue reading LG cannot differ with government on tivial issue

Kambala: SC refuses to stay ordinance Context The Supreme Court has refused to stay a plea filed by animal rights activists challenging the annual buffalo race known as Kambala. What is Kambala? Kambala is a traditional bull sport similar to Jallikattu Kambala is a contest where two pairs of buffaloes tied ploughs are made to… Continue reading Kambala: SC refuses to stay ordinance

Rajasthan bill waits nod:Conversion Context Rajasthan government’s Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which has been tabled in the state assembly, is in the eye of the storm. The bill seeks to replace the September 7 ordinance, which had drawn widespread criticism from several quarters. What is the bill about? The bill seeks to protect serving… Continue reading Rajasthan bill waits nod:Conversion

Capital crisis-On Air pollution  Context Most regions of north India in the grip of suffocating smog, and the State governments that can make it easier for millions to breathe are not act with any sense of urgency. The looming health hazard The air quality index touching extremely hazardous levels has turned into a public health… Continue reading Capital crisis-On Air pollution 

Telengana leads state wise ease of doing bussiness  Context Telangana is currently atop the yearly state-wise ranking on assessment of implementation of the ‘Business Reforms Action Plan’ (BRAP) in 2017. The final ranking is likely to be released in January, 2018. What is Business Reforms Action Plan? The complexity of regulatory processes and the difficulty… Continue reading Telengana leads state wise ease of doing bussiness 

Informal is normal  Context:   After a year of demonetisation in India it is time that the informal sector is given the much need attention. It is to be understood that both the formal and informal sector move in parallel lines for the betterment of the country’s economy. What is  the meaning of demonetization? Demonetization… Continue reading Informal is normal 

Banking on Legislation –Financial Resolution  Context: The recapitalization of public sector banks (PSBs) through bailouts be they as budgetary allocation or some sort of bond issue, has evoked much discussion. Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is cited as adequate punishment for defaulting borrower companies. Under the code, the resolution process has brought little succor… Continue reading Banking on Legislation –Financial Resolution