Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has delivered its verdict on a case of childcare leaves. The court was hearing a plea by an assistant professor in the Government College, Nalagarh, who was denied childcare leave (CCL) to attend to her child suffering from a genetic… Continue reading SC Verdict on Childcare Leave- Explained Pointwise
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Inheritance Tax in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, during the Lok Sabha elections campaigning, the issue of introduction of Inheritance Tax in India has led to the eruption of a major political row. Inheritance Tax is perceived by many as a taxation tool for equitable wealth distribution. However, there remains concerns about its use as a symbolic tool and its marketing as… Continue reading Inheritance Tax in India- Explained Pointwise
India’s Chess Success- Explained Pointwise
The recent India’s Chess success is a resounding success and is making global headlines. In FIDE’s (International Chess Federation) rankings list for April 2024, there are 5 Indian men among the top 25. In the women’s ranking, there are 3 Indians among the top 15 and in junior rankings there are 7 Indians among the… Continue reading India’s Chess Success- Explained Pointwise
Healthcare Expenditure In India- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns over the rising Healthcare expenditure in India. The SC bench is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an NGO praying for direction to determine charges in hospitals across the country in terms of Rule 9 of the Clinical Establishment Act. The rules mandate notification of… Continue reading Healthcare Expenditure In India- Explained Pointwise
Food Safety Regulations in India- Explained Pointwise
The recent report alleging the multinational company Nestle for adding unhealthy amounts of sugar to its baby products has raised concerns about the lax implementation of Food Safety Regulations in India. A study by International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) and the Switzerland-based investigating agency, Public Eye, has alleged that the company added 2.7 g… Continue reading Food Safety Regulations in India- Explained Pointwise
Fourth global mass coral bleaching- Explained Pointwise
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. According to the EU Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the average sea surface temperature (SST) has been increasing and it has reached a record monthly high of 21.07 degree Celsius. This… Continue reading Fourth global mass coral bleaching- Explained Pointwise
Competition Law in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently the CCI has made flurry of changes in the competition law in India. These include guidelines for monetary penalty, regulations for settlements and commitments, the introduction of new thresholds and the introduction of ‘leniency plus’ provisions. These changes emanate from the Competition Law Amendment Act of 2023. According to the CCI chief, these recently… Continue reading Competition Law in India- Explained Pointwise
New changes in India’s competition law: Competition penalties going by global turnover call for a rethink
Source: The post new changes in India’s competition law has been created, based on the article “Competition penalties going by global turnover call for a rethink” published in “Live mints” on 17th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- governance–regulatory bodies News: The article discusses recent updates to India‘s competition law, including new regulations on… Continue reading New changes in India’s competition law: Competition penalties going by global turnover call for a rethink
Impact of Myanmar’s internal conflicts: Myanmar and regional security
Source: The post impact of Myanmar’s internal conflicts has been created, based on the article “Myanmar and regional security” published in “Business standard” on 17th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-international relations -India and its neighborhood- relations. News: The article discusses the complex political situation in Myanmar. It highlights the long-standing conflicts involving Myanmar’s… Continue reading Impact of Myanmar’s internal conflicts: Myanmar and regional security
India’s strong economic growth, focusing on renewable energy, digital technology, and female empowerment
Source: The post India’s strong economic growth, focusing on renewable energy, digital technology, and female empowerment has been created, based on the article “Lessons from India’s alternate development plan” published in “Indian express” on 17th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Growth, development and employment. News: The article discusses… Continue reading India’s strong economic growth, focusing on renewable energy, digital technology, and female empowerment
