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Compassionate job not a vested right, says SC

Contents1 What is the news?2 What is a compassionate job?3 What is the procedure for compassionate employment?4 What was the Supreme Court observation? What is the news? Supreme Court on hearing the appeal filed by the Union government said that compassionate employment is not a vested right. Earlier, the Madras High Court held to provide… Continue reading Compassionate job not a vested right, says SC

Albino Indian Flapshell Turtle: A chance encounter with rare species

What is the News? Mountaineers in Telangana have encountered a rarely found species of Albino Indian Flapshell Turtles. What is Albino Indian Flapshell Turtle? Albino Indian Flapshell Turtles is an Indian flapshell turtle that has been discovered several times in various parts of South Asia. The different colour of the turtle may be due to… Continue reading Albino Indian Flapshell Turtle: A chance encounter with rare species

Ladakh: A deeply insecure Union Territory

News: After the passing of the Reorganization Act, Ladakh has little autonomy or participatory democracy. How did the administration work before the Reorganisation Act of 2019? Before the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019 was passed, Ladakh enjoyed a classical three-tier administrative system. Autonomous Hill Development Councils of Leh and Kargil : It had the powers… Continue reading Ladakh: A deeply insecure Union Territory

How the Code on Wages ‘legalises’ bonded labour

News: The Code on Wages, 2019 gives legal sanction to Debt bondage, by allowing employers to extend limitless credit advances to their workers, and charge an unspecified interest rate on them. Contents1 What are the new changes brought in The Code on Wages, 2019?2 How the new changes in the Code on Wages institutionalises Debt… Continue reading How the Code on Wages ‘legalises’ bonded labour

Reintroduced gharials thriving in Beas reserve: experts

Contents1 What is the news?2 About Gharial Reintroduction in Beas River3 Why did Gharials go extinct in Beas River?4 What is the Beas Conservation Reserve? What is the news? The Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) has been successfully reintroduced in the Beas River of Punjab where it had become extinct half a century ago. Click… Continue reading Reintroduced gharials thriving in Beas reserve: experts

Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar

Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the key provisions of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021?3 What are the arguments against the Bill?4 What are the arguments in support of the Bill? What is the news? Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021.The Bill seeks to amend certain sections of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar

Fiscal Federalism: The sustained attack on federalism

News:  A Muslim league member from Kerala in the constituent assembly, highlighted that concentrating all powers in the centre will lead to totalitarianism. What recent measures suggest a concentration of power by the Centre? 1. Increasing monitory share of states in centrally sponsored schemes, 2. The terms of reference of 15th finance commission, 3. Imposition… Continue reading Fiscal Federalism: The sustained attack on federalism

Courting the stans: India’s outreach to central Asia is vital to counter the China-Pakistan axis

News: Recently, a third India- Central Asia dialogue has been held. Regional Security Dialogue” with his Central Asian Republic (CAR) counterparts was also held recently to discuss Afghanistan. What were the key highlights of the 3rd India- Central Asia dialogue? Improving connectivity:  Discussions have been held on India’s $1 billion Line of Credit for projects in… Continue reading Courting the stans: India’s outreach to central Asia is vital to counter the China-Pakistan axis

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