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India-UK Relations

Context The year 2022 is significant for both India and the UK as our country commemorates the 75th anniversary of its Independence and the two celebrate 75 years of bilateral ties. India-UK relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2021, based on a shared commitment towards democracy, fundamental freedoms and multilateralism. Background of… Continue reading India-UK Relations

Ethanol Blending

Prime Minister has announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol, ahead of schedule. What is ethanol blending? Blending ethanol with petrol to burn less fossil fuel while running vehicles is called ethanol blending. Ethanol is an agricultural by-product which is mainly obtained from the processing of sugar from… Continue reading Ethanol Blending

Labour welfare necessity

Context One of the biggest economic fallout of the pandemic has been the deteriorating labour market conditions. In the years ahead when the health crisis subsides and the economy witnesses a rebound, the healing of the labour market may take some more time. This is because the impact of recovery on this market is always… Continue reading Labour welfare necessity

Medical education in India

Context The increasing population (1.32 billion ) and the occurrence of diseases, demands Indian medical education and the training approach to be modified and ensure enhancing practical clinical skills, than just sticking with predominantly theoretical or classroom training. The demand for medicine to be taught in language beside English has been made repeatedly over the… Continue reading Medical education in India

Assessment of discoms

Context The Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) power distribution companies (DISCOMs) subscribed to the Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) scheme introduced by the Central government to reduce their liability to generators in a phased manner over the next 12 months. What are discoms? Power distribution companies collect payments from consumers against their energy supplies (purchased from generators) to… Continue reading Assessment of discoms

India-EU Relations

Context While India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, it also celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union (EU). A cooperation agreement signed in 1994 took the bilateral relationship beyond trade and economic cooperation. Definition Relations between the European Union and the Republic of India are currently defined by the 1994 EU–India Cooperation… Continue reading India-EU Relations

Five years after SC verdict, talaq petitioners living as ‘half-divorcees’

Five years after the Supreme Court’s five-judge Bench under then CJI J.S. Khehar invalidated instant triple talaq in August 2017, the women petitioners continue to live a life of half-divorcees. What is triple talaq? ‘Triple Talaq’ is a procedure of divorce under the Sharia Law which is a body of the Islamic law. Under this,… Continue reading Five years after SC verdict, talaq petitioners living as ‘half-divorcees’

Panel moots district-level survey to bring more children into adoption ambit

A report recently tabled on “Review of Guardianship and Adoption Laws” in Parliament has stated that- India despite a country with millions of orphans, there are only 2,430 children available for adoption. What is the news? There are many enthusiastic parents who are ready to adopt children. To address this paradox, a Parliamentary panel has… Continue reading Panel moots district-level survey to bring more children into adoption ambit

Who was Kakasaheb Gadgil?

The Gadgil Wada of Pune was recently lighted into tricolour for the 75th anniversary of Independence. Gadgil Wada was where plans for the reconstitution of the socialist Rashtra Seva Dal took place in early 1940s, with socialists like S.M. Joshi, N.G. Gore, Shirubhau Limaye and Kakasaheb in the lead. Kakasaheb Gadgil Gadgil was an Indian… Continue reading Who was Kakasaheb Gadgil?

Women heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech

In his Independence Day address to the nation the Prime Minister paid tributes to women freedom fighters for showing the world the true meaning of India’s “nari shakti”. A look at the women he named in his speech: Rani Laxmibai The queen of the princely state of Jhansi, Rani Laxmibai is known for her role… Continue reading Women heroes of India’s freedom struggle, mentioned by PM in his I-Day speech

Reaping our demographic dividend

Context India’s biggest strength is its ‘demographic dividend’ and people need to fully leverage it to fast-track the country’s progress in various sectors Why in news The 2022 edition of the World Population Prospects (WPP) of the United Nations has projected that India may surpass China as the world’s most populous country next year. The… Continue reading Reaping our demographic dividend

What is Essential Commodities Act?

The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 to ask States to monitor and verify the stocks of Arhar/Tur Dal available with traders. Essential Commodities Act The ECA, 1955 was established to ensure the delivery of certain commodities or products, the supply of which, if obstructed due to hoarding or black marketing, would… Continue reading What is Essential Commodities Act?

SMILE-75 scheme to rehabilitate Beggars

The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has launched the ‘SMILE-75’ initiative for comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging in 75 identified municipalities as a part of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence. SMILE Scheme SMILE is an acronym for Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. This scheme is a sub-scheme under… Continue reading SMILE-75 scheme to rehabilitate Beggars

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