What is the News? Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ System has been successful in intercepting the continuous barrage of rockets targeting Israel. About Iron Dome: Iron Dome is a short-range, ground-to-air, air defence system. Israeli manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems developed it with support from the United States. Purpose: It is used for countering rockets, artillery &… Continue reading Israel’s “Iron Dome” is successful in intercepting rockets
SEBI’s “Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report” norms mandate ESG overview
What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has issued a circular notifying new disclosure norms on sustainability-related reporting for the top 1,000 listed companies. The new reporting will be called the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR). It will replace the existing Business Responsibility Report (BRR). Background: In 2012, SEBI had introduced… Continue reading SEBI’s “Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report” norms mandate ESG overview
IAS Preparation in the times of Pandemic – Going Ahead
What we are going through right now, is something similar to the unknown vacuum between adolescence and adulthood. You are no more a child, and yet you are not grown up either. Its like a steep rock climbing, when you have climbed half the height. You have come too far to go down, and yet… Continue reading IAS Preparation in the times of Pandemic – Going Ahead
[Update] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Postponed
UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 postponed UPSC has postponed the UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 due to the prevailing Covid-19 crisis in the country. Now this examination will be held on 10th October 2021. This exam was scheduled to be held on 27th June, 2021. Last year also, UPSC CSE Prelims was postponed due to an… Continue reading [Update] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Postponed
SC Guidelines to Decongest Prisons
Synopsis- The Supreme Court has issued a slew of directions to decongest jails in light of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduction- In order to protect prisoners’ right to life, the SC has ordered States to examine releasing inmates [convicted or facing trial in non-serious charges] on bail or parole to prevent… Continue reading SC Guidelines to Decongest Prisons
History Quiz: The Mughal Empire (Political and Administrative policies) |13 May, 2021
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UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Synopsis – The UGC has forwarded the proposal to universities to introduce NCC as an elective subject in the curriculum. Introduction- Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an advisory to the vice-chancellors of all universities. It was to include NCC as an elective subject. If implemented, NCC will be a part of the… Continue reading UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
Synopsis: The 1991 economic crisis indicates that the crisis is a good opportunity for economic reforms. But that is not true, specifically in the case of 2021 crisis. Thus, not all crisis results in economic reforms. Introduction: 2021 marks 30 years of 1991 economic reforms. The 1991 reforms permanently altered the production and distribution structures… Continue reading Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Synopsis: In India Pandemic has increased the number of orphans in the country. Negligence for legal procedures of Child adoption creates a ground for Child trafficking of these orphans. Background According to UNICEF, India has over 30 million orphan and abandoned children. The Pandemic has left many more children orphaned due to the death of… Continue reading Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Importance of Parliamentary Proceedings
Synopsis: Parliamentary proceedings should operate virtually to ensure the voices of all sections of the country are heard. Many other countries are doing the same. Introduction The legislature which is the third arm of the state seems to be missing when there are as many as 306 districts now with a positivity of 20 percent… Continue reading Importance of Parliamentary Proceedings
