Source: Business Standard Relevance: The issue of hunger is one of the issues related to the basic necessities of life. Pandemic has worsened India’s situation on this parameter. Synopsis: Loss of jobs and livelihood during the Pandemic has devastated the Food security of millions of poor in India. Increasing Poverty and Hunger in India According… Continue reading Jobs lost, middle-class Indians line up for rations and ‘worry about meals’
Courts shouldn’t step into executive’s domain: Supreme Court
Source: Times of India Relevance: This article is useful for the topic Separation of Powers of GS-2. Recently, there have been many judgments, directing the executive on policy decisions. Synopsis: The pandemic era witnessed judicial intervention in the domain of executive and legislature. However, different benches of the Supreme court had different viewpoints on such… Continue reading Courts shouldn’t step into executive’s domain: Supreme Court
India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Taliban has swiftly advanced across Afghanistan after a speedy withdrawal of US troops. While the US has confirmed that 90% of the withdrawal is done, the Taliban has claimed that it is in control of 85% of Afghanistan territory. These developments mean that the regional powers now have the burden of managing the military vacuum… Continue reading India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the National Ayush Mission as a ‘Centrally-sponsored scheme for another five years till 2026. About National Ayush Mission: National AYUSH Mission is a ‘Centrally-sponsored scheme’ launched by the Government of India in 2014. The mission is being implemented by the Ministry… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
Dismissal of J&K govt employees: What the Constitution says?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) has dismissed 11 J&K government employees for alleged terror links under provisions of Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution. About Article 311 of the Indian Constitution: Article 311 of the Constitution deals with ‘Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed… Continue reading Dismissal of J&K govt employees: What the Constitution says?
Supreme Court strikes down Tribunals Ordinance provision fixing 4-year term for members
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Supreme Court in a 2:1 verdict has struck down certain provisions of the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance,2021. What was the case? The judgement came on a petition by the Madras Bar Association, which challenged the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance, 2021 to the extent it… Continue reading Supreme Court strikes down Tribunals Ordinance provision fixing 4-year term for members
Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for judicial infrastructure development
Source:PIB What is the News? The Central government has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for a further five years till 2026. Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary: The Centrally Sponsored Scheme(CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary has been in… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for judicial infrastructure development
Mastercard can’t issue new cards from July 22: RBI
Source: TOI What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has barred Mastercard from issuing new domestic cards over violation of RBI’s directions on storage of payment system data. Rules regarding Storage of Payment System Data: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a directive in 2018 on ‘Storage of Payment System Data’. It… Continue reading Mastercard can’t issue new cards from July 22: RBI
Rajasthan to develop corridor connecting 3 tiger reserves
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Rajasthan government will develop a tiger corridor connecting the newly proposed ‘Ramgarh Tiger Reserve’, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve. About the Proposed Tiger Corridor The Proposed Tiger Corridor will be developed by relocating eight villages. The corridor is being developed to deal with the… Continue reading Rajasthan to develop corridor connecting 3 tiger reserves
What is UV-C technology and how does it work on Covid?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology has said that Ultraviolet-C or UV-C Disinfection Technology will soon be installed in Parliament. It will facilitate the mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2. What is Ultraviolet(UV) Light? Ultraviolet(UV) is a type of light or radiation naturally emitted by… Continue reading What is UV-C technology and how does it work on Covid?
