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Working towards a disabled-friendly India Article In this article Souvik Dutta and Shouvik Majumdar writes on how smart city projects must be aligned to the needs of the disabled to make it more inclusive. Important Analysis [table id=59 /] Key Government Initiatives Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 deals with the problems faced by… Continue reading Working towards a disabled-friendly India

Voters’ choice Article This article analyses the recent election result of Maldives and what it means for India. Important Analysis Background and facts of the election in Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has been declared the winner of the recently held election in Maldives. He defeated Abdulla Yameen, the incumbent President. He is the joint presidential… Continue reading Voters’ choice

India ranks 158th in ‘human capital’ score, behind Sudan News 1. A study published in The Lancet says India is ranked at 158 out of 195 countries in 2016. 2. The study ranks the countries based on the level of investment in human capital. 3. Human capital- Human capital is recognised as the level of… Continue reading India ranks 158th in ‘human capital’ score, behind Sudan

SC forms prison reforms panel News: Amitava Roy Committee on Prison reform has been constituted by Supreme Court. Important Facts: Objective of the committee is to examine various problems plaguing prisons in the Country and recommend: Overcrowding of prison. Lack of legal advice to convicts to issues of remission and parole. Unnatural deaths of prisoners.… Continue reading SC forms prison reforms panel

Enact ‘strong law’ to cleanse politics: SC News: Supreme court wants Parliament to formulate a strong law to cleanse Political system in India. Important Facts: Court has referred N. Vohra Committee report before passing its orders on decriminalizing politics. Vohra Committee report has highlighted the problem of criminal nexus among criminals, politicians and bureaucrats in… Continue reading Enact ‘strong law’ to cleanse politics: SC

Unemployment among educated youth at 16%: study News Azim Premji University published “State of Working India Report “2018 highlighted India’s employment growth and growth in employee’s salary Important fact Report has recommended Government to formulate National Employment Policy in the wake of increasing unemployment rate Finding of the report on unemployment Unemployment has risen to… Continue reading Unemployment among educated youth at 16%: study

Wetlands disappearing 3 times faster than forests threatening fresh water supplies: Report  News: Global Wetland Outlook Report highlights the alarming rates of disappearance of wetlands from the ecosystem. Important Facts: About Global Wetland Outlook Report It is the first-ever report released by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. About Ramsar Convention The Convention on Wetlands, called… Continue reading Wetlands disappearing 3 times faster than forests threatening fresh water supplies: Report 

NGT junks government order easing mining rules News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has overruled the Union Environment Ministry notifications relating to mining of minor minerals citing conflict with sustainable sand mining guidelines. Important Facts: Environment Ministry 2016 amendment to minor mineral mining. The Ministry had amended the 2006 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification and… Continue reading NGT junks government order easing mining rules

G-4 for UN Security Council reform, multilateralism News G-4 countries have reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and called for the early reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Important Facts About G-4: The group consists of four countries India, Brazil, Germany and Japan. These countries support each other’s bid for permanent seats on the… Continue reading G-4 for UN Security Council reform, multilateralism

IISc Bengaluru tops India in global list of best institutes News: The Times Higher Education’s (THE) has released the world university rankings 2019, to reveal the world’s top universities. Important Facts: About Times Higher Education’s (THE) Rankings Founded in 2004, it provides the definitive list of the world’s best universities, evaluated across teaching, research, international… Continue reading IISc Bengaluru tops India in global list of best institutes