Context- RBI in its 6th bi-monthly MPC meeting voted unanimously to maintain status quo on benchmark interest rates to support the economy. What were the key highlights of latest MPC meeting? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) recently left benchmark interest rates unchanged and maintained an ‘accommodative’ policy stance as it prioritized support for the economy’s… Continue reading Highlights of MPC meeting
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Monoculture farming- depleting natural resources
Context- In the ongoing farm debate in the country the green reality check seems to be missing. What is agro ecology? It is a concept where agriculture sector of a country expanded along with keeping environmental protection [agriculture with sustainable environmental practice]. What is monoculture farming and is Impact? Monoculture is the agricultural practice of growing a single… Continue reading Monoculture farming- depleting natural resources
Issues in Labour codes
Context: The labour codes will only better India’s ‘ease of doing business’ ranking instead of improving conditions of employment What is the Significance of Labour codes? Will generate employment and secure the basic rights of the workers. It will universalise the right to minimum wage of workers and social security entitlements. Why, have the labour… Continue reading Issues in Labour codes
India’s stand against ‘UN’s selectivity on religions’
Context: India criticised UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) for “selectivity” in seeking to protect Abrahamic religions — Islam, Christianity and Judaism over others. What is UNAOC? UNAOC is an organisation which was set up in 2005 Objective: to prevent polarisation between societies and cultures and to bridge differences between them. How UNAOC criticised India? The… Continue reading India’s stand against ‘UN’s selectivity on religions’
Shadow pandemic
Context: A village volunteer from Gharabari village near Siliguri in West Bengal alerted the police of a child marriage in the first week of July. Thirteen-year-old was married off to a 35-year-old man in a discreet manner at her house. More on news: Her parents were warned and a case was filed under the Protection of Children… Continue reading Shadow pandemic
Cyclone Burevi
News: Cyclone Burevi is heading towards the Tamil Nadu(TN) coast after crossing Sri Lanka. Facts: Cyclonic Burevi: It is a tropical cyclone formed over southwest Bay of Bengal.It is expected to bring heavy rainfall over south Tamil Nadu and south Kerala. Named by: The name “Burevi” was suggested by the Maldives. Additional Facts: Tropical Cyclones:… Continue reading Cyclone Burevi
How the 1.5-times formula for crops MSP is calculated?
News: The talks between farmer unions and the government failed to reach a resolution.The main bone of contention in these talks is the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops which farmers fear the new laws will do away. Facts: MSP: It is the minimum price paid to the farmers for procuring food crops. It is… Continue reading How the 1.5-times formula for crops MSP is calculated?
Protesting farmer concerns
Context- Three Acts in Parliament and handed hurriedly, ignoring critical objections inside each Houses and the opposition outdoors. Why are these bills being opposed? End of MSP– The bills also lack any assurance about Minimum Support Price(MSP) Dismantling of the monopoly of the APMCs as a sign of ending the assured procurement of food grains… Continue reading Protesting farmer concerns
Need for the procurement system
Context- Dismantling the procurement system is neither in the interests of farmers nor the government. What are the concerns of farmers related to new farmer’s acts? Farmer’s concern- Their main worry is about a possible withdrawal of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and a dismantling of the public procurement of grains. This could corporatize agriculture; threaten… Continue reading Need for the procurement system
Religious Freedom and Personal Choices
Context: The Allahabad High Court verdict in ‘Salamat Ansari’ is a reminder of the Constitution’s most cherished values. What did the court say? Religious conversions, even when made solely for the purposes of marriage, constituted a valid exercise of a person’s liberties. The High Court ruled that the freedom to live with a person of… Continue reading Religious Freedom and Personal Choices
