News: Farms laws have been repealed by the Govt. Further, it has also conceded to the demand of the unions to set up a committee to ensure minimum support prices (MSP) for all farmers along with other assurances. Amongst them, perhaps the most controversial and ambiguous is the demand for a guarantee of MSP. As… Continue reading What true MSP means
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Gujarat HC’s strictures against the campaign to stop sale of non-vegetarian food is a much-needed pushback
News: Gujarat HC questioned the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation about restricting the sale of non-vegetarian food in the city. What is the issue all about? Read here: Targeting food: Gujarat civic bodies’ unjustifiable action on vendors selling non-veg fare must be rolled back What do the stats show about the dietary habits of Gujarat state? According to the… Continue reading Gujarat HC’s strictures against the campaign to stop sale of non-vegetarian food is a much-needed pushback
“Chinese Project at Balochistan port: local protests, global concerns”
News– Since November, there have been continuous protests in Gwadar, Baluchistan against mega-development plans of the port city as a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. About Baluchistan- Baluchistan is among the least developed even though it is the most resource-rich of Pakistan’s four provinces. The main means of livelihood for people in the region is fishing. What are Indian Specific concerns of India? … Continue reading “Chinese Project at Balochistan port: local protests, global concerns”
Nagaland’s people deserve neither AFSPA nor gun culture
News: The death of innocent civilians by security officers in Nagaland caused outrage of repealing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Contents1 What is AFSPA? What are the challenges associated with it?2 What are the various groups in Nagaland, and how do they proceed?3 What is the present situation?4 What should the government do?… Continue reading Nagaland’s people deserve neither AFSPA nor gun culture
Suspension of 12 MPs for entire Winter Session is worrying
News: 12 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended for the remainder of the session for bringing disorder in the house. What are the suspension rules of the Rajya Sabha? Read here: Suspension rules of RS Why the present suspension is a cause of concern? Sub Rule 2 of Rule 256 clearly indicates that the matter of… Continue reading Suspension of 12 MPs for entire Winter Session is worrying
Across India, minorities are overrepresented in jails
News: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports show that in almost all the states of the Indian Union, irrespective of the party holding office, religious minorities are over-represented in jail. What do the NCRB Report data shows? Muslims are (and were) over-represented among jail inmates in almost all the Hindu-majority states. For example, In Assam, Muslims,… Continue reading Across India, minorities are overrepresented in jails
Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme
What is the news? The Committee on Empowerment of Women has tabled its report titled “Empowerment of women through education with special reference to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme” in Lok Sabha. Must read: Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme What are the key findings of the report related to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme? Nearly… Continue reading Panel flags poor fund utilisation in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme
Centre revises guidelines for procurement of coarse grain
What is the news? The Government of India has revised guidelines for procurement, allocation, distribution and disposal of coarse grains. It has allowed distribution of Jowar (Rabi) and Ragi for a longer period of 6-7 months respectively from the earlier 3 months. What was the earlier procurement policy on Coarse Grains? Earlier, states were allowed… Continue reading Centre revises guidelines for procurement of coarse grain
Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
What is the news? The Crime Branch of Pune police has arrested two persons and seized 550 grams of ambergris, also known as ‘floating gold’ What is Ambergris? Ambergris is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. German physician Franz Schwediawer in… Continue reading Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
Three Indian companies among top 100 in arms sales globally
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 Findings Related to India2.2 Other Key Findings What is the News? Swedish think tank Stockholm Institute Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report titled “The SIPRI Top 100 arms-producing and military services companies, 2020”. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Three Indian companies among top 100 in arms sales globally
