Source – The Indian Express Relevance – Clean drinking water is a basic human necessity. It must be ensured by resolving all the challenges. Synopsis – Clean and safe drinking water situation in India and possible solutions to improve water stressed situation. About Jal Jeevan Mission [National Rural Drinking Water Mission] Announced on August 15,… Continue reading Getting all Indian tap water may be desirable. But what’s really needed is safe drinking water
Why the Supreme Court order on registration of migrant workers is welcome
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: The problems of Migrant workers and lack of social protection needs urgent reforms Synopsis: Recently, the Supreme Court mandated a portal for the registration of all informal/migrant workers. This is one of the radical judgments aimed to reduce human suffering in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Important observations by the court:… Continue reading Why the Supreme Court order on registration of migrant workers is welcome
1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Global Study has been published in Lancet estimating the number of children who lost one or both parents or caregiver during Covid-19. About the study: The study was conducted by researchers from the CDC Covid-19 Response Team, University of Oxford, WHO and others. Coverage: It covered 21… Continue reading 1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study
The creeping concerns over India’s debt
Source: Live mint Synopsis: Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to formulate guidelines for providing compensation under the Disaster Management Act. Background In response to SC directions, the Solicitor general made an argument, which underlines the government’s inability to comply due to the tight revenue situation amid the growing demand for resources. Why the… Continue reading The creeping concerns over India’s debt
India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government to combat illicit trafficking of narcotics, drugs, and psychotropic substances. Steps taken by the Government to combat Illicit Trafficking of drugs: Pacts and Agreements: India has signed 26 bilateral pacts, 15… Continue reading India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
Centre plans big boost for MSMEs with an inter-ministry data bank
Source: Business Standard What is the News? The Central Government is working towards building a robust data bank for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) by integrating information across various ministries and government data. What is the Government trying to do for MSMEs? The Ministry of MSME is in talks with government departments so that more… Continue reading Centre plans big boost for MSMEs with an inter-ministry data bank
UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The English city of Liverpool has been removed from UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. When was Liverpool added to UNESCO World Heritage Site? Liverpool was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, joining cultural landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal… Continue reading UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Stand Up India Scheme extended up to the year 2025
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Finance has informed Lok Sabha that the Stand Up India Scheme has been extended up to the year 2025. About Stand Up India Scheme: The Stand Up India Scheme was launched in 2016 by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. Objective: The scheme facilitates… Continue reading Stand Up India Scheme extended up to the year 2025
DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG
Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile(Akash-NG). About Akash-NG: Akash-NG is a New Generation Surface-to-Air Missile. It is developed by Defence Research & Development Laboratory(DRDL), Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. Purpose: The Missile is capable of intercepting high manoeuvring low radar… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG
Judges must put themselves in the shoes of Parliament: SC
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Supreme Court has recently quashed a Madras High Court verdict on the court’s power to set aside an arbitration award under Section 34 of the Arbitration act. The High Court had held that the court’s powers to “set aside” an arbitral award also included the power… Continue reading Judges must put themselves in the shoes of Parliament: SC
