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Kerala flood lesson for Assam: experts News: ‘Flood-experienced’ Assam can learn a lesson from the Kerala deluge to avoid large-scale disaster, say water resources and ecology experts in the Northeast. Important facts: 2. Similarity between two floods: The most worrying similarity is a network of dams in the “control of other States” surrounding Kerala and… Continue reading Kerala flood lesson for Assam: experts

Centre rules out total ban on firecrackers News: Recently, the Centre ruled out a national ban on firecrackers Important facts: 2. The apex court was hearing applications seeking a complete nationwide ban on the use, manufacture, licensing, sale, resale, or distribution of firecrackers in bid to combat pollution. 3. The Centre suggests alternative steps to… Continue reading Centre rules out total ban on firecrackers

Beyond words News: India needs to be cautious when dealing with Pakistan with courtesy. Important facts: 2. Indian Prime minister has congratulated newly appointed PM in Pakistan to pursue “Constructive Engagement” to foster the relation and shared the vision on peace and development. 3. Pakistan’s newly appointed PM Imran Khan has offered “two steps for… Continue reading Beyond words

SC plan to clean up politics News: Recently, the Supreme Court proposed to make political parties accountable for criminalising politics. Important facts: 2. The Bench was headed by the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. 3. The court was hearing a batch of petitions to ban persons charged with heinous criminal charges from contesting elections.… Continue reading SC plan to clean up politics

SC scraps NOTA option for RS polls News: Recently, the Supreme Court scrapped the use of NOTA for Rajya Sabha polls. Important facts: 2. The three judge Bench was led by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. 3. The court was hearing a batch of petitions to ban persons charged with heinous criminal charges from… Continue reading SC scraps NOTA option for RS polls

Retrograde move News: Life term imprisonment for Sacrilege of religious text. Important facts: 2. Punjab cabinet approves life term imprisonment for sacrilege of religious books/texts. Sacrilege – violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. 3. Though center has returned the bill and aiming at providing protection to Bible, Koran and Bhagwat Gita as… Continue reading Retrograde move

Pulling back from the brink Article: Scientist Sujatha Byravanin her findings has shown concern over extreme form of climate change. Important Analysis: 2. All climate change started from Holocene period when development in Agriculture and Technology brought social and economic transformation. 3. Holocene period was followed by Anthropocene period during which humans plays an important… Continue reading Pulling back from the brink

‘State can stop voluntary retirement of doctors’ News: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that the State can stop government doctors from taking voluntary retirement in public interest. Important facts: 2. The verdict was based on an appeal by the Uttar Pradesh government against the Allahabad High Court’s decision in case of voluntarily retirement of… Continue reading ‘State can stop voluntary retirement of doctors’

Tilting at windmills Article: Ravi Arvind Palat, has talked about structural issues associated with USA economy. Important Analysis: 2. Donald trump has imposed tariff on main trading partner e.g. Canada, China, the European Union, and Mexico. 3. Why USA has imposed: Due to industrial structures wages in USA has stagnated for almost 40 years. Trade… Continue reading Tilting at windmills

Quad countries discuss ocean security News: Report on regional stability launched Important facts: 2. Key highlights of the report: Maintaining high –level consultations among the Quad countries aiming at free and open Indo-Pacific region. Australia, Japan, India and the US should work with countries in the IOR. Four countries Quad countries should work to oppose… Continue reading Quad countries discuss ocean security