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Judgment on the eligibility of Horizontal reservation candidates

Synopsis: Supreme Court in its recent judgement Saurav Yadav versus State of Uttar Pradesh, has cleared the Issue of eligibility of candidates belong to Horizontal reservation to compete for the open category seats. The issues arise due to the difference in the implementation of horizontal reservation among different states in the open category states. There… Continue reading Judgment on the eligibility of Horizontal reservation candidates

New norms for DTH television distribution sector

Synopsis:  The reasons why a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector has been brought in.  Background  Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector which were in due for last 6 years after the TRAI gave its recommendation to reduce the license fee.  Under the… Continue reading New norms for DTH television distribution sector

TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US

Synopsis: The Tibet Policy and Support Act (TPSA) was passed by the US Assembly and will become a law after the US President signs it.  What are the provisions of (Tibet Policy and Support Act) TPSA of US?  The TPSA is an amended version of the Tibet Policy Act of 2002, which came into being during… Continue reading TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US

The positive side of National Family Health Survey report

Synopsis: There has been a divergence in the actual NFHS data and the interpretations by the critics.  What are the features of  National Family Health Survey report  NHFS report 2019-20?  The initial results of NFHS have been released for 2019-20 along with comparable data for the 2015-16 survey.  Population coverage of approximately 700 million and 21 states have been covered under… Continue reading The positive side of National Family Health Survey report

The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.

Synopsis: Wistron case shows that hasty labour laws violating labour rights is economically suicidal and damaging to India.  Background  Recently, contract workers attacked the Wistron’s iPhone assembly that resulted in property damage of worth ₹50 crore.  According to a preliminary inquiry report by the State labour department into the incident Wistron and its labour contractors violated… Continue reading The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.

What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted based on the representative samples collected from households throughout India. The NFHS survey provides state and national information for India on various health parameters such as fertility, infant and child mortality, the practice of family planning, maternal and child health, reproductive health, nutrition,… Continue reading What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 3rd week

Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of  December, 2020 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of December, 2020 (3rd week) About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs,… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – December, 2020 – 3rd week

Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next?

Context: After Vodafone, India has lost its 2nd case to Cairn Plc at Permanent Court of Arbitration over a retrospective tax demand. Now, what are the options left with India and which one should it chose?  WHAT ARE THE CASES IN QUESTION?  Very recently, Cairn Plc has won a case of retrospective tax against India at Permanent Court of Arbitration. Court has… Continue reading Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next?

Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme

Source: PIB News: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(TRIFED) has signed an MoU with Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI) For Upliftment of Tribal Lives Through the Implementation of PM-FME Scheme.  Facts:  PM-FME Scheme: It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MOFPI).  What is the aim of PM-FME scheme?  To modernize and… Continue reading Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme

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