SC pulls up States for not recruiting judges News: The Supreme Court (SC) recently pulled up the state governments and their respective high courts for the delay in filling up the vacant posts in higher and subordinate judiciary and infrastructure for the functioning of the courts. Important Facts: A SC bench headed by Chief Justice… Continue reading SC pulls up States for not recruiting judges
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Vietnam opposes military alliances in region: envoy
Vietnam opposes military alliances in region: envoy News: Vietnam recently expressed its non-committment in backing the “Quad” or quadrilateral coalition among India, the US, Japan and Australia, saying it welcomes any initiative to bring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region but is opposed to the formation of any military alliance. Important Facts: Vietnam Concerns:… Continue reading Vietnam opposes military alliances in region: envoy
Modi calls for inclusive Indo-Pacific
Modi calls for inclusive Indo-Pacific News: Recently India called for enhancing multilateral cooperation and economic and cultural ties among member-nations at the 13th East Asia Summit in Singapore held recently. Important Facts: It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5th East Asia Summit (EAS). India has been participating in the EAS since its very inception in… Continue reading Modi calls for inclusive Indo-Pacific
Setting a proper diet plan
Setting a proper diet plan News: The article discusses about the hunger and deprivation levels in India despite being an agrarian and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Important Facts: Recently, India has been ranked at 103 out of 119 countries, with hunger levels categorised as “serious”, in the Global Hunger Index… Continue reading Setting a proper diet plan
India can breathe easy for now as RCEP deal deferred to 2019
India can breathe easy for now as RCEP deal deferred to 2019 News: The Leaders of the 16 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries have deferred concluding negotiations of the proposed free trade agreement to 2019, as key member states head for elections and several market access issues remain unresolved. Important Facts: About RCEP:… Continue reading India can breathe easy for now as RCEP deal deferred to 2019
Four corners: on the Quad’s agenda
Four corners: on the Quad’s agenda Article Quad officials are scheduled to meet at Singapore to discuss their common agenda. Important Analysis Quad stands for ‘Quadrilateral’ grouping of India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. Its objective is to ensure and support a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region. Quad was established in 2007, following cooperation… Continue reading Four corners: on the Quad’s agenda
Sri Lanka court stays dissolution, snap elections
Sri Lanka court stays dissolution, snap elections News: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court (SC) stayed President Maithripala Sirisena’s dissolution of Parliament and restrained the Election Commission from preparing for snap elections. Important Facts: Background: President Sirisena’s on November 9 decided to dissolve Parliament after his party publicly admitted to lacking a majority in the House, heightening… Continue reading Sri Lanka court stays dissolution, snap elections
Fixing POSHAN Abhiyaan’s basics
Fixing POSHAN Abhiyaan’s basics Article The article discusses issues with Anganwadi centres (AWCs), the focal point of POSHAN Abhiyaan Important Analysis About POSHAN Abhiyaan POSHAN Abhiyaan or the National Nutrition Mission aims to ensure attainment of malnutrition free India by 2022. The objective of POSHAN Abhiyaan to reduce stunting in identified Districts of India with… Continue reading Fixing POSHAN Abhiyaan’s basics
Terms of disclosure
Terms of disclosure Article: The article discusses India’s performance in RTI ratings Important Facts About Global RTI Rating The Global RTI Rating has been developed by Access Info Europe (AIE)and the Centre for Law and Democracy (CLD) It provides a numerical assessment for the overall legal framework for the right to information (RTI) in a… Continue reading Terms of disclosure
Sri Lanka political crisis: Parliament Speaker asks public servants not to execute President’s orders
Sri Lanka political crisis: Parliament Speaker asks public servants not to execute President’s orders News: Sri Lanka’s president Maithripala Sirisena has dissolved Parliament and called for elections on Jan. 5 in a bid to stave off a deepening political crisis over his dismissal of the prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe that opponents say is unconstitutional. Important… Continue reading Sri Lanka political crisis: Parliament Speaker asks public servants not to execute President’s orders
