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Decoding the DNA Bill Article: 1. Helen Wallace, Director, GeneWatch UK, analyzed the pros and cons of the recently introduced DNA technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018 and also suggested futuristic course of action for the Bill. Important facts: 1. Recently, the Bill was introduced in Parliament. 2. The purpose was to create a… Continue reading Decoding the DNA Bill

Reforming the civil services News: 1. Amitabha Bhattacharya, retired IAS officer, discussed his views on reforming the civil services and also discussed pros and cons of lateral entry into civil services. Important facts: 1. Recently, the centre’s decision to seek applications from outstanding individuals to fill posts of Joint Secretary has raised many issues. 2.… Continue reading Reforming the civil services

Going by the numbers Article: 1. Puja Mehra, Delhi-based journalist, discussed the complexity of the GST process in revenue collections. Important facts: 1. After one year of its rollout the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collections from the indirect regime are at the centre of a debate. 2. The recommendation for introducing a GST… Continue reading Going by the numbers

New breastfeeding policy comes into effect in Rajasthan News: 1. Rajasthan government has launched new breastfeeding policy. Important policy: 1. The policy came into effect for encouraging it promotion among rural communities. 2. The policy is expected to meet the nutritional needs of young children. 3. The initiative has been taken as part of the… Continue reading New breastfeeding policy comes into effect in Rajasthan

‘Jail term for adultery does not make sense’ News: 1. Five years jail imprisonment for adultery does not sound any sense, Chief Justice of India observed recently. Important facts: 1. The five judge bench of the apex court gave the following arguments on countering the submission made by the Centre that adultery should remain in… Continue reading ‘Jail term for adultery does not make sense’

SC alters Lodha’s BCCI proposals News: Recently, the Supreme Court has finalised the new Constitution for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Important facts: 2. The apex court rejected the ‘one State-one vote’ recommendation of the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee. 3. Justice Lodha Committee recommended that cricket could prosper only if the… Continue reading SC alters Lodha’s BCCI proposals

UAE top source of inward remittances in 2016-17:RBI News: The Reserve Bank of India’s survey of inward remittances for 2016-17 released recently. Important facts: 2. Remittances represent household income from foreign economies arising mainly from the temporary or permanent movement of workers to source economies. 3. The survey highlighted the following facts: The United Arab… Continue reading UAE top source of inward remittances in 2016-17:RBI

A welcome retreat News: Centre is pulling out FRDI Bill Important facts: 2. The Bill named “the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017 was introduced in Lok Sabha last year. 3. Reasons for withdrawing  the Bill: The Bill was in controversy for “Bail-in Clause” provision. Under bail-in clause provision, banks are essentially dependent on… Continue reading A welcome retreat

U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions News: The U.S.  will soon impose new sanctions against Russia . Important facts: 2. The new sanctions would be in response to the attempted assassination of a former Russian spy living in England and his daughter. 3. Terms of sanctions: Any attempt by a U.S. company to obtain an… Continue reading U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions

Responding to widespread concern News: Recently, the SC/ST amendment Bill overcomes the March 20 judgment of the Supreme Court by amending the 1989 Act to introduce Section 18A. Important facts: 2. Recently, the Supreme Court gave verdict on the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill 2018. 3. The 2018 Bill overrides the apex court judgment,… Continue reading Responding to widespread concern