Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the Court say?5 Kedar Nath Singh Judgment,1962 What is the News? Supreme Court of India has quashed the FIR lodged against a senior journalist for sedition charge and other offences. In that, the court held that the Journalists need protection against sedition charges.… Continue reading Journalists need protection against “sedition charges”: Supreme Court
Category: Daily News Updates
Govt Launches “Seed Minikit Programme”
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Seed Minikit Programme. About Seed Minikit Programme: Seed Minikit Programme aims to distribute high yielding varieties of seeds of pulses and oilseeds to farmers. Nodal Agencies: The seed mini-kits are being provided by the following central agencies – National Seeds Corporation(NCS) NAFED Gujarat State… Continue reading Govt Launches “Seed Minikit Programme”
World Bank report highlights the role of “Black Carbon” in the Himalayas
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Glaciers of the Himalayas, Climate Change, Black Carbon and Regional Resilience”. About the Report: The report studies the impact of Black Carbon (BC) on Glacier melting. It covers the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush (HKHK) mountain ranges. In the end, it concludes that… Continue reading World Bank report highlights the role of “Black Carbon” in the Himalayas
“Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May
What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has informed about the status of food grains disturbed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY). About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY): Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was announced as part of the relief package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: To ensure sufficient… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May
Lessons From EU’s efforts to end Vaccination gap
Synopsis: EU is helping other low-income countries to get access to vaccines. The same needs to be done by other countries to close the vaccination gap. Background A widely vaccinated world population is the only way to end the pandemic. Otherwise, the Covid virus will undergo multiple mutations, and it will undermine the effectiveness… Continue reading Lessons From EU’s efforts to end Vaccination gap
Growing Centralisation of Power Erodes Federal Structure
Synopsis: The tendency to centralise power by the Union government is increasing. It will alter the basic structure of Federalism in India. Background Recently, a NITI Aayog Member, asserted that it was the lack of centralisation that has led to poor management of the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive. The claim reinforces the practice of the… Continue reading Growing Centralisation of Power Erodes Federal Structure
Timely Implementation of Relief Schemes for Children is desired
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Data on the Dismal State of Children:4 Government Measures for Children:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The government has announced numerous relief measures for supporting the children who lost their parents in the pandemic. This would give them some cushion for survival if the timely implementation of relief measures takes place. Background: The pandemic… Continue reading Timely Implementation of Relief Schemes for Children is desired
Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Understanding the issue:4 Lessons from this episode: Synopsis: The withdrawal of Naomi Osaka from the French Open has raised the issue of the mental well-being of the athletes. The situation exposes the deep pressure through which an athlete has to go for fulfilling its commercial obligations. Background: The world number 2 tennis… Continue reading Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
Synopsis- Center has amended pension rules for Civil services. Restrictions on government servants before and after retirement under CCS conduct rules. Contents1 Amendment in pension rules and its consequences- 2 Consequences of the amendment-3 Why center has amended the rule?4 What restrictions are government employees under CCS Conduct Rules while in service? Amendment in pension… Continue reading Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
“China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue:4 Focus of the Fourth Trilateral Dialogue:5 Afghanistan on this Trilateral Dialogue: What is the News? The Fourth China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue will be held virtually this year. The foreign ministers of each country will attend the meet. About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue: The China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue mechanism… Continue reading “China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
