Relevance: Climate justice, financial help to developing countries, Phase down of fossil fuels. News: As per the IPCC report, the world is heading towards warmer climate and higher sea levels. To tackle this, government around the world are planning to either to phase out or phase down their fossil fuel consumption. Transition to an… Continue reading Bridging the financing gap in the clean energy transition
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Addressing cross border insolvency
News: Recently, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has published a draft framework for cross-border insolvency proceedings based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Why there is a need for a separate law for cross-border insolvency? Cross-border insolvency involves a situation where an insolvent debtor has assets or creditors in more than one country. Thereby, a… Continue reading Addressing cross border insolvency
CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
News: Recently, a letter written by the Law Ministry to the Election Commission (EC) on November 15, has come under criticism. The letter states that the Principal Secretary to PM ‘expects‘ the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to be present during a discussion. Why this is a cause of concern? Compromises the independent image of the… Continue reading CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time
What is the news? For the first time in history, NASA’s “Parker Solar Probe” has officially touched the sun. It has flown through the Sun’s upper atmosphere – the corona – and sampled particles and magnetic fields there. What is the Parker Solar Probe? Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 by NASA. Aim: Exploring… Continue reading NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time
Data breach to be reported in 72 hours: House joint panel
What is the news? A report of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Personal Data Protection Bill has been tabled in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The committee has recommended the formation of a Data Protection Authority (DPA). What will be the purpose of the Data Protection Authority (DPA)? The Data Protection Authority (DPA)… Continue reading Data breach to be reported in 72 hours: House joint panel
CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. What is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY)? Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015. Aim: To enhance physical access of water on farms and… Continue reading CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
Cabinet clears draft Bill for linking Aadhaar & voter ID
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved some key electoral reforms. These reforms will be reflected in amendments to the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Aadhaar Act, 2016. What are the key electoral reforms approved by the Cabinet? Linking Aadhaar with electoral roll Linking of the Aadhaar Card with the… Continue reading Cabinet clears draft Bill for linking Aadhaar & voter ID
Explained: What is the Sixth Schedule, and can Ladakh be included under it?
What is the news? Recently, an MP from Ladakh demanded that the region be included in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to safeguard the land, employment, and cultural identity of the local population. What is the Sixth Schedule? The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 provides for the formation of autonomous administrative divisions — Autonomous… Continue reading Explained: What is the Sixth Schedule, and can Ladakh be included under it?
Why ‘veg’ is ‘non-veg’: what Delhi High Court said
What is the news? Delhi High Court has directed the food safety regulator to ensure that food business operators make full disclosures on all that goes into any food. What is the case? Ram Gaua Raksha Dal, a non-government Trust, filed a petition in the court to label all products, including non-consumables like crockery, wearable… Continue reading Why ‘veg’ is ‘non-veg’: what Delhi High Court said
Why does the Log4Shell vulnerability have tech firms worried?
News: A new vulnerability named Log4Shell is being touted as one of the worst cybersecurity flaws to have been discovered. What is the Log4Shell vulnerability? The Log4Shell vulnerability is a flaw in one of the most widely used server software. It is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, which means attackers can use it to… Continue reading Why does the Log4Shell vulnerability have tech firms worried?
