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Local job laws that raise constitutional questions

Context Last week, the Punjab and Haryana High Court admitted a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Act, and stayed the implementation until it heard the case. Laws raises constitutional questions There are at least three important constitutional questions that arise from this Act. [1] Violation of Article 19(1)(g) Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution guarantees… Continue reading Local job laws that raise constitutional questions

Import Ban on Drones

The Government has banned the import of drones barring for R&D, defense, and security purposes. Why in news? To promote Make-in-India drones. Before this order, the import of drones was “restricted” and needed prior clearance of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and an import license from DGFT. India’s sources of Imports For its… Continue reading Import Ban on Drones

Capital Gains Tax

The capital gains tax structure in India is complicated, and it is time for a relook since the union budget has provisions for 30% tax on cryptocurrency. What is Capital Gains Tax? Capital gains tax is levied on the profits made on investments. It covers real estate, gold, stocks, mutual funds, and various other financial… Continue reading Capital Gains Tax

World Food Programme (WFP)

India signed an agreement with the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 tonnes of wheat that it has committed to sending Afghanistan as part of humanitarian assistance. What is WFP? The WFP is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations (UN). It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization focused on… Continue reading World Food Programme (WFP)

Places in news: Chandernagore

The Registry Building, a two-storey structure at Chandernagore built in 1875 and a symbol of French settlement of the colonial town, has been awaiting restoration for a long time. French in India France was the last of the major European maritime powers of the 17th century to enter the East India trade. The French settlement… Continue reading Places in news: Chandernagore

Taking a byte out of cyber threats

Context Cyber-attacks may be a relatively new phenomenon, but in a short timeframe have come to be assessed as dangerous as terrorism. A cyber attack is a type of attack that targets computer systems, infrastructures, networks, or personal computer devices using various methods at hand. India is ranked 10th (among 194 countries) in the Global Cybersecurity… Continue reading Taking a byte out of cyber threats

What is Habeas Corpus?

The Supreme Court has decided to examine a habeas corpus plea made by the children of a Pakistan national who they believe has been unlawfully detained for seven years. What is Habeas Corpus? Habeas corpus is a recourse in law through which a person can report an unlawful detention or imprisonment to a court. He/she… Continue reading What is Habeas Corpus?

In news: Exercise Milan 2022

Exercise Milan as well as the Fleet Review by President is scheduled to be held this month for which 46 countries have been invited. Exercise Milan Milan began in 1995 and is held biennially and brings together Navies of all the countries in the region. It has so far been held at Port Blair in… Continue reading In news: Exercise Milan 2022

[Burning Issue] ‘Climate Smart’ Agriculture and GHG Emissions

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context In the backdrop of the 2070 carbon neutrality target set by India at the CoP26 in Glasgow, the Union Budget for 2022-23 has listed “climate action” and “energy transition” as one of the four priorities for the Amrit Kaal. Agriculture contributes… Continue reading [Burning Issue] ‘Climate Smart’ Agriculture and GHG Emissions

What is Privilege Motion?

An MP from Telangana submitted a Privilege Motion against PM regarding his remarks over the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh. What is Parliamentary Privilege? Parliamentary privilege refers to the right and immunity enjoyed by legislatures. The legislators are granted protection against civil or criminal liability for actions done or statements made in… Continue reading What is Privilege Motion?

What is a Solar Storm?

Spacex’s newest fleet of satellites is tumbling out of orbit after being struck by a solar storm. Solar Storm A solar storm or a Coronal Mass Ejection as astronomers call it is an ejection of highly magnetized particles from the sun. These particles can travel several million km per hour and can take about 13… Continue reading What is a Solar Storm?

Privatisation and Related issues

Context There is a consensus that privatization is the panacea. Policymakers often cite the private sector’s ability to grow faster. This may not always be true. Meaning of Privatisation It means the transfer of ownership, management, and control of the public sector enterprises to the private sector. India adopted a mixed economy model, where the… Continue reading Privatisation and Related issues

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