Source: The Hindu What is the news? Recently, the Supreme Court canceled the annual Kanwar Yatra and held that the health of the public and their right to life are paramount. What is Kanwar Yatra? It is a pilgrimage organised in the Hindu calendar month of Shravana (Saavan). In which Kanwarias, devotees of Shiva, make a… Continue reading Health above faith
Illegal Construction on Bank of River Ganga
Source: PIB Introduction: The National Green Tribunal(NGT) in its judgment on M.C. Mehta vs Union of India and ors. Case offered an interim measure to restrict illegal construction on the Bank of River Ganga. NGT Guidelines for plain areas The judgment held that an interim measure of at least 100 m from the middle of the… Continue reading Illegal Construction on Bank of River Ganga
State of surveillance in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is a surveillance state?3 Rationale behind surveillance4 Laws, regulations and rules5 Criticism of surveillance laws6 Impact of surveillance7 Judicial position on the surveillance issue8 Suggestions/Measures9 Way forward Introduction A list of persons allegedly targeted by Pegasus spyware was released by a multi-organisational investigation involving news organizations, cybersecurity specialists, and Amnesty International. The… Continue reading State of surveillance in India – Explained, pointwise
MoEF to table Bill for panel on NCR air pollution; Bill on air quality commission drops clause on jail term.
Source – The Indian Express Contents1 Introduction –2 Key changes in the Commission for Air Quality Management3 About the ordinance-4 Way forward- Introduction – During the Monsoon Session, MoEF [Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change ] plans to introduce the Commission for Air Quality Management in the NCR and Adjoining Areas Bill in Parliament. MoEF… Continue reading MoEF to table Bill for panel on NCR air pollution; Bill on air quality commission drops clause on jail term.
One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020
Source: Down to Earth Relevance – The issue of health and hunger is one of the most fundamental issues. All aspects related to it must be considered to ensure a healthy life for the population. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 What is a healthy diet?4 Key Findings of the report: Synopsis: The Covid 19 pandemic has raised… Continue reading One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 3rd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – July 2021 – Third week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of July 2021 – Third Week The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 3rd week
Co-operation ministry: Harbinger of hope?
Source: Business Standard Relevance – How the new Ministry of Co-operation can make a significant positive impact on the ground Background On July 6, the Government of India announced the creation of a new Ministry of Co-operation. Over 300 million people are members of around 800,000 co-operatives in India today. Read more – Ministry of Cooperation… Continue reading Co-operation ministry: Harbinger of hope?
How OPEC+ deal to withdraw output cut impacts India
Source: Indian Express Relevance – High global oil price contributes to increasing inflation level in India. Therefore, the decision of the OPEC+ meeting is important for India. Synopsis: OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) and its allies led by Russia have agreed to gradually withdraw Covid-related production cuts by September 2022. Background: OPEC and its… Continue reading How OPEC+ deal to withdraw output cut impacts India
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