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An invitation to corruption Article: Suhrith Parthasarathy is an advocate talks about danger of electoral bonds which was purportedly with a view to cleanse unaccounted political funding. Important Analysis: About Electoral Bond Scheme: The Electoral Bond Scheme has been touted to promote transparency by ensuring the money trail in electoral system. Under this, bonds for… Continue reading An invitation to corruption

To manage insurance for all, Niti Aayog plans new authority, not Health Ministry News: The NITI Aayog has proposed the formation of a National Health Authority to administer the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) Important facts: The National Health Authority has been envisioned as an autonomous body with statutory backing The NHA will have… Continue reading To manage insurance for all, Niti Aayog plans new authority, not Health Ministry

Panel clears 19 more institutes for eminence tag; DU, JU in the list News: The empowered expert committee (EEC) in its second report to the University Grants Commission (UGC), has recommended 19 higher educational institutes for Institute of Eminence (IoE) status. Important Facts: About IoE scheme 1. The scheme of IoE was launched by University… Continue reading Panel clears 19 more institutes for eminence tag; DU, JU in the list

U.S. fails in its UN bid to decry Hamas movement News A US backed UN resolution to condemn the militant Islamic group Hamas, which controls Gaza, failed to win the required two-thirds majority in the U.N. General Assembly. India also abstained from voting on the resolution. Important facts: About Hamas: Hamas is an acronym for Harakat… Continue reading U.S. fails in its UN bid to decry Hamas movement

Seek ‘complete autonomy’: Leh, Kargil pass resolution for separate division for Ladakh region News: Recently the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil and Leh passed a resolution demanding divisional status for Ladakh. Important Facts: Ladakh is currently administered by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir. If divisional status is provided, there will be separate Divisional Commissioner for Ladakh… Continue reading Seek ‘complete autonomy’: Leh, Kargil pass resolution for separate division for Ladakh region

The Michel test case: on India’s extradition track record News: Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal extradited to India. Important Facts: India’s track record with securing the extradition of fugitives is modest, with only about a third of all requests since 2002 being accepted. Amongst the 44 countries India has extradition… Continue reading The Michel test case: on India’s extradition track record

Opinion | Lessons from the World Bank on ease of doing business Article: In the backdrop of World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, the article discusses the India’s improvements and challenges in ease of doing business Important Analysis India’s position India has been one of the biggest ‘improvers’ in the 2019 Ease of Doing… Continue reading Opinion | Lessons from the World Bank on ease of doing business

Centre approves Shahpurkandi Dam project on river Ravi in Punjab News The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of Shahpurkandi dam project on the Ravi river in Punjab Important Facts: The project would be implemented by Govt. of Punjab with Central Assistance and is expected to be completed by 2022 Benefits from the project: It would… Continue reading Centre approves Shahpurkandi Dam project on river Ravi in Punjab

Cabinet clears policy to double agri exports News: The Union Cabinet has cleared Agriculture Export Policy, 2018 which is in line with Prime Minister’s commitment to double farmers’ income by 2022. Important Facts: Aim of the policy: The policy seeks to harness the export potential of Indian agriculture, through suitable policy instruments, to make India global… Continue reading Cabinet clears policy to double agri exports

India’s domestic air traffic grows in double digit for 50th month News: India’s domestic air traffic grows in double digit for 50th month Facts: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) found that India’s domestic air passenger volume, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was the highest amongst major aviation markets like Australia, Brazil, China, Japan,… Continue reading India’s domestic air traffic grows in double digit for 50th month