Source: Indian Express Synopsis: Drafted in the name of consumer interest, the proposed e-commerce rules shield vested interests. The rules are marred with multiple issues which may do more harm than good. They seem to create an adverse environment for the inflow of capital in the country, which is in dire need of capital.… Continue reading For Consumer, a bad bargain
Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and ‘worry about meals’
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The issue of hunger is one of the issues related to the basic necessities of life. Pandemic has worsened India’s situation on this parameter. Synopsis: Loss of jobs and livelihood during the Pandemic has devastated the Food security of millions of poor in India. Increasing Poverty and Hunger in India According… Continue reading Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and ‘worry about meals’
Courts shouldn’t step into executive’s domain: Supreme Court
Source: Times of India Relevance: This article is useful for the topic Separation of Powers of GS-2. Recently, there have been many judgments, directing the executive on policy decisions. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Observations by 14th July Bench:4 Rationale behind Different opinions by the SC: Synopsis: The pandemic era witnessed judicial intervention in the domain of… Continue reading Courts shouldn’t step into executive’s domain: Supreme Court
India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Why should India act on Afghanistan issue?3 India’s Afghan policy4 Policy shift wrt Afghanistan5 Challenges before India6 India’s future Afghan policy7 Way forward Introduction Taliban has swiftly advanced across Afghanistan after a speedy withdrawal of US troops. While the US has confirmed that 90% of the withdrawal is done, the Taliban has claimed… Continue reading India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the National Ayush Mission as a ‘Centrally-sponsored scheme for another five years till 2026. About National Ayush Mission: National AYUSH Mission is a ‘Centrally-sponsored scheme’ launched by the Government of India in 2014. The mission is being implemented by the Ministry… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
Dismissal of J&K govt employees: What the Constitution says?
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Article 311 of the Indian Constitution:3 Subsections under Article 311:4 Exceptions to Article 311(2): What is the News? The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) has dismissed 11 J&K government employees for alleged terror links under provisions of Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution. About Article 311… Continue reading Dismissal of J&K govt employees: What the Constitution says?
Supreme Court strikes down Tribunals Ordinance provision fixing 4-year term for members
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case?3 What are the provisions struck down by the Supreme Court?4 Appointment Duration: What is the News? The Supreme Court in a 2:1 verdict has struck down certain provisions of the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance,2021. What was the case? The… Continue reading Supreme Court strikes down Tribunals Ordinance provision fixing 4-year term for members
Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for judicial infrastructure development
Source:PIB What is the News? The Central government has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for a further five years till 2026. Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary: The Centrally Sponsored Scheme(CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary has been in… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for judicial infrastructure development
Mastercard can’t issue new cards from July 22: RBI
Source: TOI What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has barred Mastercard from issuing new domestic cards over violation of RBI’s directions on storage of payment system data. Rules regarding Storage of Payment System Data: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a directive in 2018 on ‘Storage of Payment System Data’. It… Continue reading Mastercard can’t issue new cards from July 22: RBI
Rajasthan to develop corridor connecting 3 tiger reserves
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Proposed Tiger Corridor3 What is the Tiger Corridor?4 About Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve(TR): What is the News? The Rajasthan government will develop a tiger corridor connecting the newly proposed ‘Ramgarh Tiger Reserve’, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve. About the Proposed Tiger Corridor… Continue reading Rajasthan to develop corridor connecting 3 tiger reserves
