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The road to productivity

Context The commute time for the labour force to the workplace plays a very important role in determining their productivity in cities. Issue of long travel time to work Labour market: Cities are labour markets where the labour force exchanges their labour and creates knowledge spillovers. Relation between commute time and productivity: The commute time… Continue reading The road to productivity

Proposed Amendments to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), put out a note, proposing amendments in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Environment Protection Act (EPA), 1986 EP Act was passed under Article 253 of the Constitution, which empowers the Centre to enact laws to give effect to international agreements signed by the country. The purpose… Continue reading Proposed Amendments to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Centre releases guidelines for Mission Vatsalya

In order to access Central funds and benefits under Mission Vatsalya (an umbrella scheme for child protection services in the country), the centre has issued certain guidelines. What is Mission Vatsalya? Mission Vatsalya promotes family-based non-institutional care of children in difficult circumstances based on the principle of institutionalization of children as a measure of last… Continue reading Centre releases guidelines for Mission Vatsalya

What are Cloudbursts?

At least eight people have died after a cloudburst occurred at the Amarnath Cave Shrine near Pahalgam in south Kashmir. What is a Cloudburst? Cloudbursts are short-duration, intense rainfall events over a small area. According to the IMD, it is a weather phenomenon with unexpected precipitation exceeding 100mm/h over a geographical region of approximately 20-30… Continue reading What are Cloudbursts?

Explained: Sub-categorizing OBCs

The Centre has extended the tenure of The Commission to Examine Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) headed by Justice G Rohini, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. Why in news? The Commission, constituted nearly five years ago, has got 10 extensions so far. It now has a deadline until January 31 next year… Continue reading Explained: Sub-categorizing OBCs

Forest Rights Act 2006

The Odisha government is chasing an ambitious target of completing the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) by granting all kinds of rights mandated under the historic Act by 2024. What is Forest Rights Act (FRA)? The symbiotic relationship between forests and forest-dwelling communities found recognition in the National Forest Policy, 1988. The policy… Continue reading Forest Rights Act 2006

Who are the Pasmanda?

In a political conclave in Hyderabad, PM made a special mention for the Pasmanda muslim community and their social upliftment. Who are the Pasmanda Muslims? The word Pasmanda is derived from the Persian language meaning ‘left behind’. The Pasmanda community comprise of Dalits and Backward Muslims who are fighting a different social battle inside the… Continue reading Who are the Pasmanda?

A ‘no’ to pharma freebies

Context The judgment by a two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition by Apex Laboratories to claim deduction on freebies given to doctors. About the case  In the said case, the company was giving out freebies to doctors in order for them to create awareness about a health supplement it was manufacturing called Zincovit.… Continue reading A ‘no’ to pharma freebies

Nominated Members in Rajya Sabha

Olympic sprinter PT Usha and music composer Ilaiyaraaja among others have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha in the category of eminent persons nominated by the President. Nominated Members in RS Twelve members are nominated to the RS by the President of India for six-year term. This is for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences,… Continue reading Nominated Members in Rajya Sabha

New Rules to keep Advertisements in Check

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) recently issued guidelines to prevent false or misleading advertisements. Guidelines on Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022: Key takeaways (1) Conditions for non-misleading and valid advertisement An advertisement shall be considered to be valid and not misleading: If it contains truthful and honest representation; Does… Continue reading New Rules to keep Advertisements in Check

What are Critical Minerals?

India and Australia have decided to strengthen their partnership in the field of projects and supply chains for critical minerals. What is the news? Australia has confirmed that it would commit A$5.8 million to the three-year India-Australia Critical Minerals Investment Partnership”. What are Critical Minerals? Critical minerals are elements that are the building blocks of… Continue reading What are Critical Minerals?

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