GS-2
Incisive interventions that blunt the RTI’s edge
With the kernel of the Information Act under threat, the independence of the information commission is in peril
Not the final word from Islamabad and Delhi
There are already signs that the Kulbhushan Jadhav case between Pakistan and India might return to the ICJ
Economic milestone and a poignant anniversary
Bank nationalisation eased rural credit and aided financial inclusion. Any move to reverse it would be self-defeating
President Kovind gives assent to UAPA Bill
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to legislation under which individuals can be declared terrorists and their properties seized.
Supreme Court upholds law empowering homebuyers
GS-3
Industrial production growth slips to 2% in June
Industrial production growth dropped to 2% in June, mainly on account of poor show by mining and manufacturing sectors, according to official data released on August 9.
‘FPI tax issues put divestment at risk’
Players meet FM, say Centre may take steps to revive overseas investor interest in capital markets
Ocean warming, overfishing increase methylmercury toxin in fish
The researchers warn that human exposure to the toxin through fish consumption is bound to increase as a result of climate change.
