Synopsis: Recurrent fire accidents in India show the apathy of the government towards public safety. Background Recently, the fire accident in Mumbai hospital (located inside Mumbai’s Dreams Mall) resulted in the death of 10 people so far. An effective fire safety protocols could have prevented the devastating effect on lives and property. The tragedy points… Continue reading Recurring Fire accidents in India – Suggestions
Lack of Transparency in the Supreme Court’s In-house Inquiry Procedure
Synopsis: In-house inquiry procedure needs to be made transparent The issue: Recently, the Supreme Court dismissed the complaint from Andhra Pradesh CM against Justice N.V. Ramana, on the basis of in-house inquiry. But the court declined to disclose the findings of the in-house inquiry. This has raised issues of transparency in the court’s process. According… Continue reading Lack of Transparency in the Supreme Court’s In-house Inquiry Procedure
Declining Role of Parliament in Ensuring Accountability of Executive
Synopsis: Parliament needs to ensure scrutiny over the actions and bills passed by the government. Its role is declining in ensuring the accountability of the executive. Background Parliament sessions are ending prematurely due to various reasons. For example, the recent budget session of the parliament ended two weeks ahead of the original plan. Partly the… Continue reading Declining Role of Parliament in Ensuring Accountability of Executive
Why India should adopt Net-Zero Emission Target?
Synopsis: India should adopt the net-zero emission target like others. It will lead to simultaneous attainment of net-zero emission and economic growth. Some temporary challenges may arise, but they can be tackled with robust policy measures. Contents1 Background:2 What are Net-zero emissions?3 Why India Need to adopt net-zero emissions?4 How Net-zero emissions can fuel economic… Continue reading Why India should adopt Net-Zero Emission Target?
Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case?3 What did the Supreme Court say?4 What were the arguments against the Electoral Bonds? What is the News? The Supreme Court has refused to stay the sale of electoral bonds prior to the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. What was the case? An… Continue reading Supreme Court Allows Sale of “Electoral Bonds”
[UPSC Interview Transcript #108]: RN. Chaubey Board, Rajasthan Home State, already in IRAS
Date of Interview: 4 March Board: RN. Chaubey Background: IITD (Civil) Home State: Rajasthan Medium: Hindi Currently in IRAS Chairman (made me first comfortable) You are already in IRAS. Why do u want to come to IAS? Cash and accrual accounting? Which is better? What type of accounting is followed in IOCL and other PSUs??… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #108]: RN. Chaubey Board, Rajasthan Home State, already in IRAS
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 27 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 27, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs March 27 brief for you today Contents1 Why India should adopt Net-Zero Emission Target?2 Declining Role of Parliament in Ensuring Accountability of Executive3 Lack of Transparency in the Supreme Court’s In-house Inquiry Procedure4 Recurring Fire accidents in India – Suggestions Why India should adopt Net-Zero… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 27, 2021
Pendency of Cases and Rising Vacancies in the Judiciary – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction1.0.1 Status of pendency of cases in the judiciary1.0.2 Few Important articles1.0.3 Causes for Pendency of cases1.0.4 Impacts of Pendency of cases1.0.5 Suggestions to reduce Pendency of cases1.0.6 Conclusion Introduction Recently the Supreme Court asked the reason from the government for delaying the process of appointment of judges. The SC also highlighted that the… Continue reading Pendency of Cases and Rising Vacancies in the Judiciary – Explained, Pointwise
UN observes “International Day of Forests”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About International Day of Forests:3 Forest cover in India4 About United Nations Forum on Forests: What is the News? The United Nations observes March 21 as the International Day of Forests. About International Day of Forests: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests… Continue reading UN observes “International Day of Forests”
