What is the News? The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has suggested a five-point reform agenda for the Food Corporation of India(FCI) on the occasion of the 58th Foundation Day of the FCI. What is the five-point reform agenda suggested by the Food Minister for FCI? – Change the public perception… Continue reading Consumer Affairs Minister suggests 5-point reform agenda for FCI
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Explained: For how long can an MLA be suspended?
News: 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs have gone to Supreme Court against their year-long suspension from the Assembly. What is the background of this issue? The leader of Opposition in Maharashtra objected to an attempt by a state minister to table a resolution demanding that the Centre release data on Other Backward Classes (OBCs), so that… Continue reading Explained: For how long can an MLA be suspended?
Govt needs to plug loopholes, minimise irregularities, in implementation of NREGA in times when it is most needed
News: Social audit has been conducted in Jharkhand for the implementation of the MGNREGA scheme where so many loopholes were visible. This questions the effective implementation of the MGNREGA scheme. What is the importance of MGNREGA? MGNREGA played a critical role in alleviating economic hardship as migrations increased and non-farm employment opportunities declined. In 2020–21, 11.19… Continue reading Govt needs to plug loopholes, minimise irregularities, in implementation of NREGA in times when it is most needed
In 2022, India should keep an eye on Indo-Pacific
News: The year 2020 was transformational not just because of a pandemic, but because of massive geopolitical changes surrounding the Indo-Pacific. The region is central to emerging geopolitics and nine countries are the key players: the USA, China, Japan, India, Germany, UK, Russia, Australia and France. How USA and China impact the Indo-Pacific region? The… Continue reading In 2022, India should keep an eye on Indo-Pacific
How women cadets benefit the army
News: Army chief general MM Naravane, while reviewing the army parade at NDA hailed the SC decision as a major step towards gender equality in the army. What is the status of women in the Indian Army? The first batch of women officers was introduced in nonmedical roles via the Short Service Commission in 1992. Last… Continue reading How women cadets benefit the army
There must be fair competition in telecom sector
News: The board of Vodafone Idea (Vi) has approved the conversion of part of their liability owed to the government into equity. Accordingly, Rs 16,000 crore of the interest on the deferred spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities will now be converted to government equity. This makes the government as the single-largest stakeholder, owning… Continue reading There must be fair competition in telecom sector
How the Seventh Schedule affects delivery of public goods
News: There is a significant need to reform the 7th Schedule to deliver more powers to local bodies. The 7th Schedule should also incorporate a local body list apart from the Union list, Central list & the concurrent list. Why Seventh Schedule need to be reformed? Obsolete: The principles of 7th schedule were taken from… Continue reading How the Seventh Schedule affects delivery of public goods
In first, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient
What is the news? A US man has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. Heart Transplant from a genetically-modified pig This is the first successful transplant of a pig’s heart into a human being. However, it’s too soon to know if the operation really will work.… Continue reading In first, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient
House can’t suspend member for more than 59 days, says Supreme Court
News: This post is created based on the article “House can’t suspend member for more than 59 days, says Supreme Court”, published in Indian Express on 12th Jan, 2022. What is the News? Supreme Court (SC) is hearing the case of suspension of 12 BJP MLAs from Maharashtra Assembly for one year. What is Supreme Court’s ruling? SC has observed… Continue reading House can’t suspend member for more than 59 days, says Supreme Court
Explained: How scientists are using grime-eating bacteria to restore classical art
What is the News? Recently, a team of scientists has used helpful bacteria to clean the art work of Michelangelo in Italy. How is the Artwork cleaned? Art restorers have usually employed chemical agents and more recently laser techniques to remove dirt, oil, glue or pollutants from monuments, stoneworks and paintings. But since 1980s, when researchers… Continue reading Explained: How scientists are using grime-eating bacteria to restore classical art
