Source: Indian Express What is the news: ICAR develops a feed supplement that reduces emissions and also boosts milk production. Contribution of cattle in methane emissions Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas that has a global warming potential of 25 times of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 100 years. An average lactating cow or buffalo… Continue reading A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
How India stands to gain from the proposed global minimum tax
Source: Livemint What is the News? India and the 129 countries have backed a Global Minimum Corporate Tax. It will keep multinational firms from avoiding taxes by shifting their profits to countries with low rates. What was the need for the Global Minimum Corporate Tax(GMCT) deal? Governments have long-faced the challenge of taxing global companies… Continue reading How India stands to gain from the proposed global minimum tax
Govt issues draft norms to regulate direct selling cos
Source: TOI What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued the Draft for Consumer Protection Rules (Direct Selling) 2021. Key Features of the Draft Consumer Protection Rules (Direct Selling) 2021: Applicability of Rules: These rules will apply to: All goods and services brought or sold through direct selling All direct selling entities… Continue reading Govt issues draft norms to regulate direct selling cos
Rural Power sector – Way ahead: Explained, pointwise
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: India’s power sector and the problems with Discoms need radical solutions to achieve Energy Security. Introduction Recently, Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission(RERC) ordered that energy access must go beyond powering rural homes. In other words, the order mentioned the need to electrify essential and productive human… Continue reading Rural Power sector – Way ahead: Explained, pointwise
Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021
Present Status: Open for public suggestions till 14th Jul 2021 About Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021 Objectives: To prevent and counter trafficking in persons, especially women and children. To provide for care, protection, and rehabilitation to the victims, while respecting their rights To create a supportive legal, economic and social environment… Continue reading Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021
The heavy footprint of a light rail
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article depicts the harmful impacts of rapid development of transportation system in India. Synopsis: The light rail project of Kerala government connecting Thirunvananthapuram and Kasargod would inflict severe environmental damage in the state. The government should look for alternative options like a sea ferry that can ensure seamless transportation and… Continue reading The heavy footprint of a light rail
How Chhattisgarh has stalled a historic judgment
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: The Salwa Judum judgment was delivered 10 years ago, but it has not been effectively implemented by the government. The tribals are still facing many hardships and there has been no prosecution of security forces for human rights violations. Background: The Supreme Court (SC) delivered a historic judgment on 5th July… Continue reading How Chhattisgarh has stalled a historic judgment
Brazen gaming of bankruptcy process on
Source – Business Standard Relevance – Resolution process under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is suffering from many problems. Streamlining this process if very important for Indian Economy. Synopsis: Public Sector Banks should be the focus area of the reforms in resolution process. otherwise hard-earned money of taxpayers will be wasted without anything in return. Introduction… Continue reading Brazen gaming of bankruptcy process on
Union Education Minister to launch NIPUN Bharat
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Education will launch the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy(NIPUN Bharat) Mission. About NIPUN Bharat Mission: Aim: To create an enabling environment to ensure the universal acquisition of foundational literacy and numeracy. It will enable every child to achieve the desired learning… Continue reading Union Education Minister to launch NIPUN Bharat
[Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | June, 2021
Hello everyone, Prelims Marathon is a specific initiative for UPSC Prelims 2021. The initiative covers subjects like History, Economics, Polity, Science and Technology, Geography and Environment. Here, we are posting the compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of June 2021. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of June… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | June, 2021
