Source: The Hindu Relevance – Proper human treatment of prisoners is one of the aspects of ensuring human rights in India. Synopsis: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) issues guidelines for dealing with mental health challenges. It proposes a ‘Gatekeeper Model’, where selected inmates would be trained to identify prisoners at… Continue reading ‘Gatekeeper Model’ mooted to prevent suicides in prisons
Afghanistan without Pak & Islam
Source: Business Standard Relevance: India’s future course of action in Afghanistan Synopsis: India’s future afghan policy should stop viewing the Taliban as a hostile force. It should give a serious thought on the fact that despite having a different ideology, it might not be the enemy. India’s future dynamics with Taliban Few things to consider:… Continue reading Afghanistan without Pak & Islam
Countering China means more role for Navy and Airforce
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Countering China’s border aggression against India Synopsis: We can face China by giving bigger roles to the navy and air force and downsizing the army by 200,000 men. China: An aspiring world power Huge defence budget: China is an aspiring world power that spends $252 billion on its defence budget, as… Continue reading Countering China means more role for Navy and Airforce
A Bill to stop strikes at ordnance factories
Source: Indian Express Introduced: Lok Sabha (22nd July 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (3rd August 2021) and Rajya Sabha (5th August 2021) Present status: Received the assent of the President on the 11th August 2021. About the Essential Defence Services Bill Relevance: This is an example of government powers to restrict the function of pressure… Continue reading A Bill to stop strikes at ordnance factories
MGNREGA was safety net for workers during first wave, but there are holes in it now
Source: Indian Express Relevance – MGNREGA is one of the most famous and biggest employment programs. Any issue in this program can affect millions of lives. Synopsis: There are issues in the disbursement of MGNREGA wages. Background The MGNREGA, among other social security programmes, can be a powerful safety net for the poor. For instance, it… Continue reading MGNREGA was safety net for workers during first wave, but there are holes in it now
Rare Diseases Policy
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha that the National Policy for Rare Diseases,2021 has been finalized and put in the public domain. About National Policy for Rare Diseases,2021: The policy aims at lowering the incidence and prevalence of rare diseases based on… Continue reading Rare Diseases Policy
Maharashtra Govt to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Maharashtra government has announced its decision to become the first state in the country to join hands with Climate Group’s EV100 campaign. About EV100 campaign: The EV100 campaign is an initiative of Climate Group, an international non-profit organization. The campaign aims to make electric transport the new normal… Continue reading Maharashtra Govt to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive
Centre to set up/upgrade 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises from 2020-21 to 2024-25
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Food Processing and Industries is implementing several schemes in the Food Processing sector as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Initiative. Schemes Mentioned in the Article: About PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME): PM-FME is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Centre to set up/upgrade 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises from 2020-21 to 2024-25
SERB and GE India announce collaboration for promoting advanced technology research
Source: PIB What is the News? Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) and GE’s John F Welch Technology Centre(JFWTC), Bengaluru are partnering to promote advanced Technology Research. About the Partnership: The Partnership has been set up as part of the Fund for Industrial Research Engagement(SERB-FIRE). Purpose: The Partnership aims to promote innovation and solve specific challenges… Continue reading SERB and GE India announce collaboration for promoting advanced technology research
Significance of biocentric jurisprudence for nature – Explained, pointwise
Introduction In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has sought to move away from an anthropocentric basis of law and stressed the importance of biocentrism. The anthropocentric perception is widespread and is considered to be responsible for severe environmental crises ranging from global warming, ozone depletion, and water scarcity to the loss of… Continue reading Significance of biocentric jurisprudence for nature – Explained, pointwise
