What is the news? India and Sri Lanka are going to sign the long pending deal to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms. Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms: The Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms is located in ‘China Bay’ in proximity to the internationally coveted deep water natural harbour of Trincomalee. The Oil Tank was built… Continue reading Sri Lanka to sign Trincomalee oil tank farm deal with India in a month, says Minister
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In Tamil Nadu, a lack of political will to end the Palk Bay conflict
News: Palk Bay (an important marine zone between south-eastern India and northern Sri Lanka) has been a source of dispute for long. It has come under news once again due to arrest of 68 Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan authorities. More on this arrest here. What has been the history of the issue? … Continue reading In Tamil Nadu, a lack of political will to end the Palk Bay conflict
Trade defence: On anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods
News: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently notified the imposition of anti-dumping duty on five products manufactured in China, including certain aluminium goods and some chemicals, for five years. What is the rationale behind this move? The step was taken in order to safeguard domestic producers from certain lower-priced imports. The… Continue reading Trade defence: On anti-dumping duty on Chinese goods
Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the fourth edition of the State Health Index for 2019–20 with the title “Healthy States, Progressive India”. What is the State Health Index? Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the World Bank since 2017. Objective: To track… Continue reading Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index
SC clarifies when dowry deaths may be presumed
What is the news? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court of India has interpreted Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (dowry death). Must read: Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B How has the Supreme Court interpreted Section 304-B? The Supreme Court has laid down the following prerequisites to be followed for convicting the… Continue reading SC clarifies when dowry deaths may be presumed
Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
News: Recently, the Centre’s decided to constitute a panel to consider withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Nagaland. The panel will be headed by the Additional Secretary (Northeast) from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The AFSPA panel has to submit a report in 45 days. Earlier, the Nagaland Assembly passed… Continue reading Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
The cold truth about India’s income inequality
News: Recent the World Inequality Report has shown that India has very high levels of inequality. It also shows that the gap between the people at the top and bottom of income scale is higher in India than the USA, UK, China. Read the detailed findings of the report here. What are the… Continue reading The cold truth about India’s income inequality
The gaps in the plan to tackle plastic waste
News: Recently, the Environment Ministry published draft regulations on Extended Producer Responsibility. It is set to come into effect by the end of this year. What is Extended Producer Responsibility? EPR requires the manufacturer of a product, or the party that introduces the product into the community, to take responsibility for its life cycle. It… Continue reading The gaps in the plan to tackle plastic waste
1839 struggle by Tai Khamti is India’s first war of independence: Arunachal Deputy CM
What is the news? Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has urged the Union Government to declare the Tai Khamti-British war of 1839 as the nation’s first war of independence. What is the Tai Khamti war? The Tai Khamti war took place in 1839 between the Tai Khamti people and the British. The theatre of… Continue reading 1839 struggle by Tai Khamti is India’s first war of independence: Arunachal Deputy CM
Japanese professor creates ‘tele-taste’ TV screen
What is the News? A Japanese Professor has developed a prototype lickable TV screen named Taste the TV (TTTV). What is Taste the TV (TTTV)? Taste the TV(TTTV) is a prototype lickable TV screen that can imitate food flavours. How does it work? The TV uses a carousel(device that rotates) of 10 flavour canisters(metal container)… Continue reading Japanese professor creates ‘tele-taste’ TV screen
