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Who was Guru Nabha Dass?

Punjab government has announced gazetted holiday on the birth anniversary of Guru Nabha Dass, a 16th century saint, taking it out from list of restricted holidays. Who was Guru Nabha Dass? Guru Nabha Dass was born on April 8, 1537 at village Bhadrachalam on the bank of Godavari river in Khammam district, which falls in… Continue reading Who was Guru Nabha Dass?

Indonesia’s Palm Oil Crisis

The world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil, Indonesia, is facing domestic shortages, leading to price controls and export curbs. What is the news? It’s rare for any country that is the largest producer and exporter of a product to experience domestic shortages of the same product. Consumers are unable to access or paying… Continue reading Indonesia’s Palm Oil Crisis

CBI should have a strong leader with a distinct belief in the law and ethics

Context The Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice N.V. Ramana, while delivering the annual (and the 19th edition) D.P. Kohli Memorial Talk minced no words in condemning the utter subordination of agencies to the executive and its disastrous consequences for the cause of justice. Key takeaways Resisting the pressure: The CJI called upon investigators to… Continue reading CBI should have a strong leader with a distinct belief in the law and ethics

Who are Denotified Tribes (DNTs)?

A standing committee of Parliament, tabled last week, has criticised the functioning of the development programme for de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes. Who are de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes? These are communities who are the most vulnerable and deprived. Denotified tribes (DNTs) are communities that were ‘notified’ as being ‘born criminal’ during the British regime… Continue reading Who are Denotified Tribes (DNTs)?

Human Migration: Reasons & Impact

Context Repeated surveys have found that the incomes of migrant households continue to be lower than pre-pandemic levels, even after returning to cities. Lack of policy for migrants In the wake of a nationwide lockdown, India was left shocked by the plight of migrant workers walking hundreds of kilometres. They became the focus of large-scale… Continue reading Human Migration: Reasons & Impact

No need for laws to enforce duties on citizens: AG

Attorney-General K.K. Venugopal said that there was no need to enact specific laws to “enforce” fundamental duties on citizens. What is the case? The Supreme Court is entertaining a public interest litigation (PIL) petition to enforce the fundamental duties of citizens, including patriotism and unity of nation, through “comprehensive, well-defined laws”. Precursor to AG’s remark… Continue reading No need for laws to enforce duties on citizens: AG

India-Australia sign Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)

India and Australia signed an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart in Canberra Scott Morrison. India-Australia ECTA It is the first trade agreement of India with a developed country after more than a decade. The Agreement encompasses cooperation across the entire gamut of bilateral economic… Continue reading India-Australia sign Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for instant payments

Google Pay has recently launched a new feature in India, ‘Tap to pay for UPI’, in collaboration with Pine Labs. The feature makes use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. What is Near Field Communication (NFC)? NFC is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that allows NFC-enabled devices to communicate with each other and transfer information… Continue reading Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for instant payments

Raja Ravi Varma and his Arts

Raja Rai Varma’s Draupadi Vastraharan is expected to fetch between Rs 15 and Rs 20 crore at an auction. Who was Raja Ravi Varma? Raja Ravi Varma was born in April 1848 in Kilimanoor, Kerala, to a family which was very close to the royals of Travancore. Often referred to as the father of modern… Continue reading Raja Ravi Varma and his Arts

BIMSTEC

Context The fifth summit of the regional grouping, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), held virtually in Colombo on March 30, has advanced the cause of regional cooperation and integration. Colombo package Economic challenges: Representing a fifth of the world’s population that contributes only 4% of the global GDP,… Continue reading BIMSTEC

Building faith in India’s investigative agencies

Context The image of the institution of police is regrettably tarnished by allegations of corruption, police excesses, lack of impartiality and close nexus with the political class. Police and investigation agencies need social legitimacy The police and investigative agencies may have de-facto legitimacy, but as institutions, they are yet to gain social legitimacy. Police should… Continue reading Building faith in India’s investigative agencies

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