News: Recently, the National Security Adviser addressed the IPS probationers at the passing-out parade at the National Police Academy, Hyderabad While addressing the IPS probationers, he made few statements. One, “People cannot feel safe and secure if law enforcers are weak, corrupt and partisan” Two, the implementation of laws is more important than their legislation.… Continue reading Why National Security Advisor’s advice to IPS probationers is worrying
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CJI’s remarks on a different accountability yardstick for judges is worrying
News: Chief Justice of India in his speech from Constitution Day (26th November), talked about the role of judiciary and executive in providing justice to people. What is the CJI’s viewpoint? Read here: Judicial Intervention to nudge exec, not usurp its role: CJI What were the changes done by the Supreme Court? According to the author, SC… Continue reading CJI’s remarks on a different accountability yardstick for judges is worrying
Lok Sabha passes Bill to regulate assisted reproductive technology
What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021. What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021? Aim: To regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks, prevent misuse of the technology and promote the ethical practice of the services. Note: Assisted reproductive technology(ART) includes medical procedures used… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to regulate assisted reproductive technology
Common entrance test for central varsities: plan, criticism
What is the News? University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to central universities to take appropriate measures for conducting the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) for admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses from the 2022-23 academic session. What is the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET)? CUCET was launched in the year 2010 to… Continue reading Common entrance test for central varsities: plan, criticism
‘1,160 elephants killed in a decade’
What is the News? A document accessed from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) has provided the data on the death of Elephants. What is the data provided by the document? Source: The Hindu Around 1,160 elephants were killed in the country for reasons other than natural causes in the 10 years up… Continue reading ‘1,160 elephants killed in a decade’
Funds for malnutrition scheme under-utilised: data
What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has released data on the progress of the Poshan Abhiyan Scheme. What does the data say on Poshan Abhiyan? The funds released under the Poshan Abhiyan Programme which is aimed at curbing malnutrition in the country stand severely under-utilised. Out of the 36… Continue reading Funds for malnutrition scheme under-utilised: data
Explained: What’s in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Act, and why it is being withdrawn
What is the News? Uttarakhand CM has announced the withdrawal of the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Act, which was made an act in 2019. The decision will lead to the abolition of Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board, which has been facing protests from priests and other stakeholders of four shrines. What is the Char… Continue reading Explained: What’s in Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Act, and why it is being withdrawn
Explained: Barbados – the world’s newest republic
What is the News? Nearly 400 years after the country became a British colony, Barbados has become the world’s newest republic. This was done after Barbados removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles. What is the history of Barbados as a British Colony? Barbados first… Continue reading Explained: Barbados – the world’s newest republic
India’s electric vehicle push will lead to brighter, greener future
News: Decarbonisation of global economy, including India’s, entails decarbonisation of the transport sector. Moreover, it is in line with the India’s climate change commitments, will help boost manufacturing sector and also help ensure energy security. India supports the global “EV30@30” campaign, which aims for at least 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric by… Continue reading India’s electric vehicle push will lead to brighter, greener future
