Context: India’s External Affairs Minister recently disapproved of free trade and globalisation. Contents1 Background:2 What were the rational arguments given by the government to walk away from RCEP?3 How good is India in emphasising trade openness?4 Why FTAs are significant for Indian economy? Background: On November 15,15 countries of the Asia-Pacific region signed the Regional… Continue reading FTA’s and its significance
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From the resolution of contentious issues regarding distribution of legislative powers by the courts, ‘Principle of Federal Supremacy’ and ‘Harmonious Construction’ have emerged. Explain.
“The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain.
Do you think that constitution of India does not accept the principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the principle of ‘checks and balance’? Explain.
FTA’s and its significance
Project Lion: Proposal identifies 6 relocation sites apart from Kuno-Palpur
News: Wildlife Institute of India along with the Gujarat Forest Department has identified six new relocation sites apart from the Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary under Project Lion. Facts Project Lion: The program has been launched by the Government of India for the conservation of the Asiatic Lion. It aims to focus on habitat development, engaging technologies in… Continue reading Project Lion: Proposal identifies 6 relocation sites apart from Kuno-Palpur
High biodiversity in 49% of Ganga main river
News: The Wildlife Institute of India has released a survey on the Ganges river. The survey was conducted on behalf of the National Mission for Clean Ganga undertaken by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Facts: Key Highlights from the Survey: Increase in Biodiversity: 49% of the Ganges river is high on biodiversity with Gangetic Dolphins and Otters… Continue reading High biodiversity in 49% of Ganga main river
Atlantic Ocean’s largest protected marine reserve?
News: Tristan da Cunha has been declared as the largest Marine Protection Zone of the Atlantic Ocean. Facts: Tristan da Cunha: It is an isolated UK Overseas Territory located 6,000 miles from London in the South Atlantic Ocean. The island is inhabited by less than 300 humans and the water around the islands is considered to be… Continue reading Atlantic Ocean’s largest protected marine reserve?
What are deemed forests?
News: Karnataka Forest Minister has announced that the state government would soon declassify 6.64 lakh hectares of the 9.94 lakh hectares of deemed forests in the state (nearly 67%) and hand it over to Revenue authorities. Facts: Deemed Forest: The concept of deemed forests has not been clearly defined in any law including the Forest Conservation Act… Continue reading What are deemed forests?
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: November 19, 2020
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