What is the News? The Managing Director of TRIFED recently highlighted the role played by Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana in changing the rural forest-dwelling tribal economy. About Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana in 2018, under the Forest Rights Act of 2005. Aim: To provide remunerative… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) is Helping Rural Tribal Forest Economy
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Supreme Court Upheld Validity of 102nd Constitution Amendment Act
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of the Constitution 102nd Amendment Act, 2018. About 102nd Amendment Act, 2018: The 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018 gave constitutional status to the National Backward Classes Commission. The Amendment also gives the President powers to notify backward classes. However, several states… Continue reading Supreme Court Upheld Validity of 102nd Constitution Amendment Act
“Mayflower 400” – World’s First Artificial Intelligence Ship
What is the News? A team of researchers from the marine research organization ProMare in collaboration with IBM built the world’s first Artificial Intelligence(AI) ship named ‘Mayflower 400’. About MayFlower-400: Mayflower 400 is an unmanned and completely autonomous ship. It is powered by Artificial Intelligence and the Sun’s energy via solar panels. Purpose: Main aim… Continue reading “Mayflower 400” – World’s First Artificial Intelligence Ship
The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media
Synopsis: The Election Commission had asked the court to not let the media cover its verbal hearing. It should withdraw its request to recover some of its moral high ground. Introduction The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body that draws its mandate to conduct free and fair elections from Article 324. It has… Continue reading The Case of EC’s Demand for Restriction on Media
West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC
Synopsis: The court struck down the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA), 2017 as unconstitutional. The court also clarified that the legislations by the Parliament and the state government are on the concurrent list. Introduction: The central government enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act to regulate the Real Estate sector in India.… Continue reading West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WB HIRA) is Unconstitutional: SC
Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy
Synopsis: The consequences of the Covid 19 pandemic second wave have far-reaching strategic implications on India’s Foreign policy. What are the likely impacts on India’s foreign policy? First, India’s Supremacy at the regional level (in South Asia) will decline in the future. India’s traditional primacy in the region was built on a mix of material… Continue reading Impact of the Pandemic on India’s foreign Policy
Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities
Synopsis: The government is not showing any Apathy towards Migrant communities to address the challenges faced by them. It is despite their increased vulnerability to the shocks in the economy. Background The second wave of the Pandemic has once again led to the enforcement of Strict to moderate lockdowns in states. This has resulted in… Continue reading Government’s Apathy towards Migrant communities
“AYUSH 64” Ayurvedic Drug Govt is Recommending for Mild Covid-19
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has announced that it has taken steps to increase the production of AYUSH 64 across the country to treat mild to moderate cases of coronavirus infections. About Ayush-64: Ayush-64 is an Ayurvedic drug developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences(CCRAS), the apex body for… Continue reading “AYUSH 64” Ayurvedic Drug Govt is Recommending for Mild Covid-19
How does an Oxygen concentrator help?
What is the News? Oxygen Concentrators have emerged as a sought after device as the demand for medical oxygen continues unabated and several states struggle to keep pace with the demand. What are Oxygen Concentrators? Oxygen Concentrator is a medical device that takes in air and separates the oxygen and delivers it into a person… Continue reading How does an Oxygen concentrator help?
Managing Vaccine Shortage by Proper Gap Between Vaccinations
Synopsis: To achieve universal vaccination, India needs to work on a few out-of-the-box solutions for vaccine shortage. For example, increasing the gap between vaccination effectively. Introduction: The New Vaccine Policy aims to vaccinate people above 18 years. The Policy came into force on May 1. But a few states have postponed the vaccination program citing… Continue reading Managing Vaccine Shortage by Proper Gap Between Vaccinations
