Author: ForumIAS

L-G bound by ‘aid and advice’ of Delhi govt., says Constitution Bench News: The Supreme Court in its judgment over power tussle between Delhi government and LG, held that lieutenant governor is bound by the “aid and advice” of the Delhi government. Important facts: 2. Issues involved: After its victory in 2015 in Assembly elections,… Continue reading L-G bound by ‘aid and advice’ of Delhi govt., says Constitution Bench

Cryptocurrency trade braces for RBI ban News: Recently, the Supreme Court has refused to stay the RBI’s directive to banks instructing them to stop all business with dealing in cryptocurrencies. Important facts: 2. The RBI’s directive and SC’s verdict have mixed reactions from industry players and analysts. 3. The apex bank’s decision is a big… Continue reading Cryptocurrency trade braces for RBI ban

Give legal backing to MSP, says panel  News: Recently, the centre approved Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for kharif crops. Important facts: 2. The government considers A2+FL’ as production cost. 3. A2+FL costs includes family labour, but not land costs. 4. However, some experts want comprehensive cost (C2) to be considered for MSP. C2 includes land… Continue reading Give legal backing to MSP, says panel

This aborted mission is a success News: Recently, ISRO has taken a step forward towards sending Indian’s to space by conducting the first ‘pad abort’ test. Important facts: 2. The test was conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. 3. The test proves that the agency can bail out future astronauts with their capsule… Continue reading This aborted mission is a success

Allies, interrupted News: Drift in India and U. S. relations in recent past. Important facts: 2. Both India and U.S.  now freely conceding that their interest are diverging. 3. There are enough instances of their diverging interest. Some of these are given below: 4. Policy decisions by President Donald Trump to walk out of the… Continue reading Allies, interrupted

SC seeks plan to eradicate leprosy News: Recently, the Supreme Court gave directions to the government for eradicating leprosy. Important facts: 2. The apex court gave the following directions to the government : Chief Justice says it the duty of the state to erase the stigma against leprosy. The government need to constitute a separate… Continue reading SC seeks plan to eradicate leprosy

Check lynchings, MHA tells States News: Recently, the Home Ministry has asked the States and UTs to check increasing incidents of mob lynching in the country. Important facts: 2. Mob Lynching: Mob Lynching means killing of someone by a mob for an alleged offence without following any principles of jurisprudence or due process of law.… Continue reading Check lynchings, MHA tells States

Allow gambling in sports but regulate it, says law panel News: The Law Commission of India submitted a report to the government to “regulate” gambling in sports. Important facts: 2. The Commission was headed by former Supreme Court judge, Justice B.S. Chauhan. 3. The Commission said that it is impossible to stop illegal gambling, the… Continue reading Allow gambling in sports but regulate it, says law panel

Plan for central pool of documentary proof News: A proposal for creating a centralised pool of documentary evidence has been pending consideration with the government Important Facts: Documentary proof gathered by the respective agencies would be stored at a single place Its certified copies would be made available for the purposes of investigations and use… Continue reading Plan for central pool of documentary proof

‘Alternative cereals can save water’ News: According to a recent study, a shift from rice and wheat cultivation to cultivation ‘alternative cereals,’ such as maize, sorghum, and millet, could reduce the demand for irrigation water in India by 33%. Important Facts: The study was conducted by researchers from US based Earth Institute, Columbia University and… Continue reading ‘Alternative cereals can save water’