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New norms for DTH television distribution sector

Synopsis:  The reasons why a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector has been brought in.  Background  Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector which were in due for last 6 years after the TRAI gave its recommendation to reduce the license fee.  Under the… Continue reading New norms for DTH television distribution sector

TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US

Synopsis: The Tibet Policy and Support Act (TPSA) was passed by the US Assembly and will become a law after the US President signs it.  What are the provisions of (Tibet Policy and Support Act) TPSA of US?  The TPSA is an amended version of the Tibet Policy Act of 2002, which came into being during… Continue reading TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US

The positive side of National Family Health Survey report

Synopsis: There has been a divergence in the actual NFHS data and the interpretations by the critics.  What are the features of  National Family Health Survey report  NHFS report 2019-20?  The initial results of NFHS have been released for 2019-20 along with comparable data for the 2015-16 survey.  Population coverage of approximately 700 million and 21 states have been covered under… Continue reading The positive side of National Family Health Survey report

The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.

Synopsis: Wistron case shows that hasty labour laws violating labour rights is economically suicidal and damaging to India.  Background  Recently, contract workers attacked the Wistron’s iPhone assembly that resulted in property damage of worth ₹50 crore.  According to a preliminary inquiry report by the State labour department into the incident Wistron and its labour contractors violated… Continue reading The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.

What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted based on the representative samples collected from households throughout India. The NFHS survey provides state and national information for India on various health parameters such as fertility, infant and child mortality, the practice of family planning, maternal and child health, reproductive health, nutrition,… Continue reading What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)?

Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next?

Context: After Vodafone, India has lost its 2nd case to Cairn Plc at Permanent Court of Arbitration over a retrospective tax demand. Now, what are the options left with India and which one should it chose?  WHAT ARE THE CASES IN QUESTION?  Very recently, Cairn Plc has won a case of retrospective tax against India at Permanent Court of Arbitration. Court has… Continue reading Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next?

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 25, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS – 2  Issue of summoning state legislature and their performance  Need for reform in Governance structure of public universities  GS-3  Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next? 9 PM for Preliminary examination https://factly.forumias.com/factly-news-articles-for-december-25-2020/ Issue of summoning state… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 25, 2020

U.K. EU reach post-Brexit trade deal

Synopsis: Britain and the European Union have struck a free-trade deal as a Post-Brexit trade deal to ensure Britain and the 27-nation bloc can continue to trade in goods without tariffs or quotas .   Facts:  Brexit: It is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community.  Key… Continue reading U.K. EU reach post-Brexit trade deal

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