Think big Article Recent decision of Centre to increase customs duty on 19 “non-essential” items is just improving the margins and not addressing the structural macroeconomic issue. Important Analysis Using tariffs to curb imports of these items will not have a significant impact on narrowing the current account deficit (CAD) as these imports constitute less… Continue reading Think big
Garibi hatao’ redux
Garibi hatao’ redux News: An update of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), bought out by UNDP and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative recently has given poverty estimates about India. Important Facts: Report named “The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Report: The Most Detailed Picture to Date of the World’s Poorest People” presents the global… Continue reading Garibi hatao’ redux
River pollution: NGT directs States to act
River pollution: NGT directs States to act News: Taking suo motu cognisance of the increase in polluted river stretches in the country, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed all States and Union Territories to prepare action plans within two months. Important Facts: The data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated that the… Continue reading River pollution: NGT directs States to act
Dumping an archaic law
Dumping an archaic law Article: Shonottra Kumar, is a legal researcher, has given his opinion on Supreme Court decision to decriminalize adultery under Section 497. Important Analysis: A five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India held that adultery is not a crime and struck it off the IPC. Until few days ago, India… Continue reading Dumping an archaic law
Model Code of Conduct to apply immediately after premature dissolution of House: EC
Model Code of Conduct to apply immediately after premature dissolution of House: EC News: Model code of Conduct to come into effect immediately after premature dissolution of Legislative Assembly. Important Facts: Until now, the model code of conduct was applicable only with announcement of poll schedule by the Election Commission. Caretaker government has been asked… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct to apply immediately after premature dissolution of House: EC
Model Code of Conduct to apply immediately after premature dissolution of House: EC
Model Code of Conduct to apply immediately after premature dissolution of House: EC News: Model code of Conduct to come into effect immediately after premature dissolution of Legislative Assembly. Important Facts: Until now, the model code of conduct was applicable only with announcement of poll schedule by the Election Commission. Caretaker government has been asked… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct to apply immediately after premature dissolution of House: EC
All women may pray at Sabarimala
All women may pray at Sabarimala News: Supreme Court allowed the entry of women of all ages in Sabarimala Temple Important Facts: Sabarimala Temple in Kerala barred women aged between 10 and 50 on grounds of biological and physiological features like menstruation, from entering the temple. The rules which mandate the ban were listed in… Continue reading All women may pray at Sabarimala
‘Banks may risk losing ₹3,800 cr. from cards
‘Banks may risk losing ₹3,800 cr. from cards’: (The Hindu) Context As per the new report, the Centre’s digital payments push, mainly card payments through Point of Sale (PoS) machines, may leave already capital starved banks bleeding by Rs. 3,800 crore annually. What is the cause? Post November’s note-ban, the government has pushed banks into… Continue reading ‘Banks may risk losing ₹3,800 cr. from cards
VVPAT to be used in Gujarat polls
VVPAT to be used in Gujarat polls: (The Hindu) Context: Use of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) What is the news? The Election Commission of India will use Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) gadgets with Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in upcoming Assembly polls in Gujarat. Why is it important? This is the first… Continue reading VVPAT to be used in Gujarat polls
Hope in Darjeeling
Hope in Darjeeling: (The Hindu) Context: almost 100 days after a near- total shutdown in Darjeeling hills demanding a separate state of Gorkhaland, Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) president Bimal Gurung on Tuesday announced withdrawal of the bandh. Introduction: The development came hours after Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh made a fresh appeal to Mr. Gurung… Continue reading Hope in Darjeeling
