Synopsis: Rural health infrastructure (SHCs, PHCs and CHCs) needs to be Modernised to cater to the health needs of the 65% of the population living in rural areas Background According to info, out of 139 crore population of India, at least 91 crore people are living in 649,481 villages. The second wave of Covid-19 had… Continue reading India needs to strengthen the rural health infrastructure
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Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties
Synopsis: India Bangladesh ties are highly sensitive and based on Mutual trust and respect. Disregarding any nation by words or action by Indian leaders will be detrimental to the consolidation of bilateral ties. Background Recently, the Indian Home minister made derogatory statements with reference to Bangladesh. The home minister described illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as vermin.… Continue reading Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties
Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Synopsis: The US has proposed a 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax that will prevent tax avoidance by companies. The tax would be beneficial for India. But many counties will not accept the tax structure. Background: The Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) programme were initiated in 2013. It aims to curb practices that allowed companies to reduce their… Continue reading Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax
CBSE can’t refuse to change names after declaring results: Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the issue?4 What did the Supreme Court say?5 What is the Right to be forgotten? What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to allow changes in name or date of birth in school certificates issued by it even… Continue reading CBSE can’t refuse to change names after declaring results: Supreme Court
Journalists need protection against “sedition charges”: Supreme Court
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
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
