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Rising fuel prices eating into health spends: SBI report
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 Findings of SBI report:4 Way Ahead: What is the news? A recent report by SBI shows that expenditure on non-discretionary items (including health) is reducing due to rising fuel prices. This calls for urgent lowering of prices through tax rationalisation. Background: SBI has released a… Continue reading Rising fuel prices eating into health spends: SBI report
What is Kongu nadu?
Source: Indian Express What is the news? A list of new Union Cabinet ministers issued in Tamil Nadu has triggered a debate in political circles, by referring to ‘Kongu Nadu’, the informal name for a region in the western part of the state. Kongu Nadu ‘Kongu Nadu’ is neither a place with a PIN code… Continue reading What is Kongu nadu?
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Findings of other studies3 What is a healthy diet as per WHO?4 Why a healthy diet is necessary? What is the news? Key findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report The FAO report has… Continue reading State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report
Framing the legislation, forgetting the transparency
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: Discussions and transparency indicate trust in the people by an elected government. However, there is little evidence of that in the framing of the IT guidelines. Background: The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Bill aimed to regulate the business of lakhs of cable operators, multi-system operators, and broadcasters. The Atal Bihari… Continue reading Framing the legislation, forgetting the transparency
The upcoming crisis in Indian federalism
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Delimitation of the constituency is a major bone of contention. It somewhere disincentivizes population control. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Reason behind emergence of crisis:4 About Indian Federalism:5 What can India do to alleviate the fear of less populous states?6 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The freeze on Lok Sabha seats would be removed after… Continue reading The upcoming crisis in Indian federalism
Disable unconstitutional sections
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Laws that are declared unconstitutional by the judiciary, are still in use. What policy measures are required to ensure the proper implementation of orders. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Sections declared unconstitutional by the court:4 Steps to improve the situation: Synopsis: The police must ensure that no FIR is registered under unconstitutional sections… Continue reading Disable unconstitutional sections
It’s time victims of UAPA demanded restitution, justice
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: The unfortunate death of Father Swamy has brought the spotlight again on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),1967. Synopsis: Getting bail under UAPA is hard, but the State must compensate for the misuse of UAPA Provisions. About the UAPA: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 is a grossly abused legislation. Data reveal… Continue reading It’s time victims of UAPA demanded restitution, justice
GoI should not contest arbitral awards in Indian courts
Source: TOI Relevance: Issues in implementation of arbitral awards due to India’s legacy Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) structure. Synopsis: In the aftermath of the Cairn arbitral award, a analysis of issues involved and probable future course of action. Background A French court recently allowed Cairn to take control of 20 government of India properties in… Continue reading GoI should not contest arbitral awards in Indian courts
KUSUM wilts under poor planning: Multiple repackaging impacts its success
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Power is one of the most important inputs for India’s agriculture sector. Synopsis: Multiple repackaging has impacted the success of this four-year-old flagship scheme to de-dieselise agriculture through solar-powered pump sets. Contents1 Background:2 Objectives of the scheme:3 Progression of the scheme and associated issues:4 Way Ahead: Background: The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading KUSUM wilts under poor planning: Multiple repackaging impacts its success
