Source: Business Standard Relevance: Price of LPG cylinders is increasing after the removal of subsidy. Synopsis: Government’s cut on LPG subsidies will adversely affect nearly 290 million households with LPG connections. What is the issue? Lack of global demand due to lockdowns had led to a crash in both prices of crude oil and petroleum… Continue reading With no subsidy, cooking fuel burns a hole in consumers’ pocket
Will a national judiciary work?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article analysis the idea of an All India Judicial Service through various judgments and recommendations of committees. Synopsis: The idea of an All India Judicial Service (AIJS) is surrounded by impairment of federal powers, language barriers, and debatable efficacy in addressing pendency. Thus, a cautious analysis needs to be done… Continue reading Will a national judiciary work?
Crafting a unique partnership with Africa
Source: The Hindu Relevance: African region is full of untapped opportunities. China has made a strong base in the region. India can also make use of this opportunity. Synopsis: The African continent presents an opportunity for enhancing India- Africa ties in the domain of agriculture. India should proactively provide funds and other resources to unleash… Continue reading Crafting a unique partnership with Africa
OPEC’s output pact proposal: How will decision affect India?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The meetings among the OPEC+ group of oil-exporting countries have stalled. Because the UAE has pushed back proposals, making an increase in crude oil supply conditional on an extension to an output agreement. Background: In April 2020, the OPEC+ countries had signed a two-year agreement. It included steep… Continue reading OPEC’s output pact proposal: How will decision affect India?
Cities along rivers urged to include conservation plans
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has released a policy document containing guidelines for cities situated along rivers. Note: These guidelines are currently for towns situated near Ganga. There are 97 towns encompassing five States — Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal. Key Guidelines of the… Continue reading Cities along rivers urged to include conservation plans
The rise in inequality of opportunity in India
Source: Live mint What is the News? A World Bank study has found that children of under-educated parents in India find it much more difficult to rise up the educational and income ladder. The situation is better in other large developing countries(China, Brazil, Indonesia, Egypt, and Nigeria). Key Findings of the Study: Privileged Learners: In… Continue reading The rise in inequality of opportunity in India
Cryptocurrencies and Indian regulations – Explained, pointwise
Source: Business Standard Syllabus: GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources Relevance: Cryptocurrencies have the potential to alter the Indian economy and challenge sovereign backing in India Introduction Cryptocurrencies are registering a spectacular rise globally. In India also, despite RBI’s strong reservations, investment in cryptocurrencies by Indians has been… Continue reading Cryptocurrencies and Indian regulations – Explained, pointwise
Govt unveils NIPUN to improve learning
Source: Livemint, The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy(NIPUN Bharat) Mission. About NIPUN Bharat Mission: NIPUN Bharat Mission aims to improve foundational literacy and numeracy of children in the age group of three to nine years. Key Features of… Continue reading Govt unveils NIPUN to improve learning
Minister of Ayush launches five Important Portals on Ayush sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Ayush has launched five Important Portals in the Ayush sector. Five Portals on Ayush Sector: AMAR (Ayush Manuscripts Advanced Repository) Portal- It is a repository for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa- Rigpa manuscripts and catalogues. Ayurveda Dataset on Clinical Trial Registry of India(CTRI): It… Continue reading Minister of Ayush launches five Important Portals on Ayush sector
Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says SC
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the practice of police registering FIRs under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. The act was struck down by the SC in the 2015 judgment in the Shreya Singhal case. What is the issue? A petition has been filed in… Continue reading Distressing’ and ‘shocking’ that people are still tried under Section 66A of IT Act, says SC
