Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the issues regarding the functioning of parliament. Synopsis: Over the years, the functioning of Parliament has declined, which is not good for a healthy democracy. So, let us understand the issue involved in the functioning of Parliament Drafting of Indian Constitution The constitution assembly held its first meeting to… Continue reading We, the people, miss our houses
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Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment to Flag-Off ‘Operation Blue Freedom – Land World Record at Siachen Glacier’
Source: PIB About the news: Recently, The Government of India has permitted a team of people with disabilities to scale Siachen Glacier. The team of people with disabilities was trained by ‘Team CLAW’ a team of Armed Forces veterans. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will flag off this operation on the Independence Day Operation Blue… Continue reading Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment to Flag-Off ‘Operation Blue Freedom – Land World Record at Siachen Glacier’
Can Dholavira withstand a flood of tourists
Source: LiveMint What is the news? Recently the UNESCO added Dholavira, a Harappan City, to its list of World Heritage Sites. One of the unique characteristics of Dholavira is that the city lies on the island of Khadir Bet in Great Rann of Kutch. Read more: Dholavira in Gujarat on UNESCO World Heritage list About few… Continue reading Can Dholavira withstand a flood of tourists
Chennai’s Urban Forests
Source: Live Mint Relevance: To understand the Miyawaki method of creating urban forests in less time. Synopsis: Urban areas have lost a lot of green covers. Miyawaki’s method promises to quickly create urban forests. About Miyawaki method: It is a method pioneered by Japanese Botanist Akira Miyawaki. Miyawaki is a technique pioneered by Japanese botanist… Continue reading Chennai’s Urban Forests
Parliament is abdicating its oversight role
Source: The Hindu, TOI Relevance: The article signifies how the frequent disruptions lead to improper functioning of the house The recent session of Parliament: This session has ended abruptly, and before its scheduled date. This is the 4th straight session that ended ahead of its original schedule, other than the cancelled winter 2020 session. This led… Continue reading Parliament is abdicating its oversight role
Caste in stone
Source: Busines Standard, TOI Relevance: To understand the impact of the 127th Amendment act. Synopsis: Recently GoI passed legislation to enable states to declare their own OBC list. Many argue that it strengthens federalism, but we must also consider the socio-political turmoil it may cause. Contents1 Introduction:2 Changes brought by the current bill:3 The consequences… Continue reading Caste in stone
Why are so many sanitation workers deaths uncounted?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the issues surrounding the ecosystem handling the manual scavengers. Contents1 Uncounted deaths of Sanitation workers2 What should the government do?3 Challenges in identification of manual scavengers4 Challenges in implementation of the Act Uncounted deaths of Sanitation workers There have been over a million uncounted deaths in the last 50… Continue reading Why are so many sanitation workers deaths uncounted?
An urban jobs safety net
Source: TheHindu Relevance: Impact of COVID on economy & employment Synopsis: The article signifies the need to formulate a wage employment-based national urban livelihood scheme on lines of MGNREGA. Impact of COVID on the economy World Economic outlook report presents a grim picture of the global economy. It states that – all of the world countries… Continue reading An urban jobs safety net
OBC list issue: Quotas solve little
Source: Indian ExpressTOITOI Relevance: latest developments in the issue of OBC reservation. Synopsis: Reservation is a sticky issue in Indian politics. The recent move of restoring the rights of States to frame the OBC list (127th amendment bill) is seen by many as a step in the right direction. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the utility… Continue reading OBC list issue: Quotas solve little
Medical Educational regulation 2021: Building Consent
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Concerns of Indian Medical Association (IMA) on draft Postgraduate Medical Educational regulation 2021 & demand of withdrawing that bill Synopsis: According to the new regulation, there shall be common Counseling for admission to all medical educational institutions including Post Graduate “Broad Specialty courses” on the basis of merit list of “National… Continue reading Medical Educational regulation 2021: Building Consent
