What is the news? Eric Garcetti, US President nominee for next envoy to India, has said that he intends to increase US efforts to strengthen India’s capacity to secure its borders. What are the key statements given by the upcoming US Envoy to India? On India’s geographical Position: India is situated in a tough neighbourhood.… Continue reading Boost India capacity to secure its borders: Incoming US envoy
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Rajya Sabha passes Bills setting maximum 5-year tenure for CBI, ED chiefs
What is the news? Parliament has passed the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021, and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill extends the tenure of the chiefs of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to a maximum of five years from the earlier minimum period of two years.… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Bills setting maximum 5-year tenure for CBI, ED chiefs
Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
What is the news? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare tabled the progress report of Leprosy in the Rajya Sabha. According to that, India has achieved the elimination of leprosy as a public health problem defined as less than 1 case per 10,000 populations, at the National level. What is… Continue reading Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
India votes against U.N. draft resolution on climate change
What is the news? India has voted against a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) linking climate to security. The resolution was sponsored by Ireland and Niger, and it did not pass, with 12 UNSC members voting for it, India and Russia voting against it and China abstaining. Why India voted against… Continue reading India votes against U.N. draft resolution on climate change
“Plastic production accounts for much larger carbon footprint than previously thought”
What is the news? A study conducted by ETH Zurich (a public research university) has shown that the impact of plastic on climate and health is greater than previously thought due to the increased use of coal. Some findings of report are: 1) Plastic production accounted for the 96 percent of the Particulate matter health footprint. Health Footprint is the amount of health… Continue reading “Plastic production accounts for much larger carbon footprint than previously thought”
RBI Report on Digital lending: Good and bad sides of digi lending, in 5 charts
What is the news? According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) working group report, over 6% of all loans given by commercial banks in April-December 2020 were digital. This is a significant increase from 1.5% in 2016-17. If regulated well, innovative and cost-efficient models can help digital lending leapfrog traditional lending modes. Read more:… Continue reading RBI Report on Digital lending: Good and bad sides of digi lending, in 5 charts
PM Modi flags off new Kashi corridor as a bridge from past to future
What is the news? The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project. What is Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project? The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project in Varanasi connects the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple and the ghats along the river Ganga. The project is aimed at ensuring easy movement of pilgrims… Continue reading PM Modi flags off new Kashi corridor as a bridge from past to future
SC notice to Centre on social security cover for gig workers
What is the news? The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the public interest litigation seeking social security benefits to “gig workers” and “platform workers” engaged by Uber, Ola Cabs, Swiggy and Zomato. What is the case about? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court arguing that “gig workers” and “platform workers” should be… Continue reading SC notice to Centre on social security cover for gig workers
PM to address natural-farming event amid scientists’ concerns
What is the News? The Prime Minister will address a National Summit on Agro and Food Processing.At this summit, the Prime Minister will spread basic knowledge about Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). What is Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)? ZBNF is a technique of farming developed by Padma awardee Subhash Palekar of Maharashtra. It aims to help… Continue reading PM to address natural-farming event amid scientists’ concerns
Centre’s new incentive scheme for States to achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing
What is the News? The Finance Ministry had announced a new incentive scheme for States that could achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing. What is the Incentive Scheme for States to become eligible for incremental borrowing? Under the scheme, out of the Net Borrowing Ceiling(NBC) of 4% of GSDP for the States for… Continue reading Centre’s new incentive scheme for States to achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing
