Source: Hindu What is the news? The Supreme Court has knocked down portions of a constitutional amendment that limited states’ exclusive control over cooperative organizations. Introduction Part IXB, added to the Constitution in 2012 by the 97th Amendment, outlined the rules for operating cooperative organizations. The amendment’s provisions, which were passed by Parliament without being… Continue reading SC junks part of 97th amendment
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 21st, 2021
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 21st, 2021
Legislature won’t act against criminalisation of politics: SC
Source – Times of India Synopsis – According to the Supreme Court, the legislature has no power to prevent criminal from entering into politics. Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court stated that no political party was interested in enacting legislation to decriminalize politics by prohibiting candidates against whom grave charges have been framed by the courts.… Continue reading Legislature won’t act against criminalisation of politics: SC
How a four-minister MEA could amplify India’s diplomatic power?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Impact of recent MEA expansion on India’s diplomatic strength Synopsis: The ministry’s expansion signals an intent to ramp up our global profile and gain greater influence. Introduction: Recently cabinet expansion added two new ministers of state to join the ministry of external affairs (MEA). The MEA now has a record total of… Continue reading How a four-minister MEA could amplify India’s diplomatic power?
India needs an economic stimulus that can also aid green energy transition
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Areas where India can direct its economic stimulus for maximum effect. Synopsis: Some innovative and affordable pathways for a green stimulus which would create dispersed demand and jobs with large multiplier effects. Background A large demand stimulus seems necessary in getting the V-shaped economic recovery that India need right now. A… Continue reading India needs an economic stimulus that can also aid green energy transition
Hope fades for PSBs
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Resolving problems faced by PSBs Synopsis: Govt cannot keep infusing capital constantly. Hence privatization of PSB’s will be the ideal route. Background: Public sector banks (PSBs) are reported to have written off about Rs 8 trillion worth of loans over the last seven years. It is more than twice the Rs… Continue reading Hope fades for PSBs
For Cairns dispute, international arbitration is not the way forward
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Various dimensions of the Cairn issue Synopsis: The recent move by Cairn to seize India’s sovereign assets has many grey areas of law that need due consideration. Background: Britain’s Cairn Energy Plc has secured an order from a French court authorizing the freezing of 20 Indian government properties in Paris valued at… Continue reading For Cairns dispute, international arbitration is not the way forward
Ministry of Defence (MoD) tenders for six more submarines at $1 billion each
Source – The Business Standard What is the news? The Ministry of Defence has request for proposals for the establishment of an eco-system in India for the indigenization and incentivization of critical submarine technology. Introduction The MoD issued the formal tender under project 75(I) to domestically build six conventional submarines for the Navy at a… Continue reading Ministry of Defence (MoD) tenders for six more submarines at $1 billion each
Govt may hike OBC creamy layer slab
Source: Livemint What is the news? The Union government is considering raising the creamy layer income threshold for other backward classes (OBCs) beyond the current Rs 800,000 per annum. Introduction The Union government is said to be considering raising the barrier to Rs 1.2 million, bringing more people under the OBC reservation who may have… Continue reading Govt may hike OBC creamy layer slab
Pegasus spyware: The stealth with which it infects phones
Source: Business Standard What is the News? India’s name has figured among countries that used Pegasus spyware to potentially target politicians, journalists, and activists. About Pegasus: Pegasus is a type of malicious software or malware classified as a spyware.It has been developed by Israeli security firm NSO Group. Purpose: Pegasus is designed for three main… Continue reading Pegasus spyware: The stealth with which it infects phones
