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[Sansad TV] Perspective: All India Judicial Service

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context There were reports of the Centre renewing attempts to build consensus with state governments and High Courts on setting of the AIJS. However the government recently informed Parliament that only 2 states – Haryana and Mizoram, and two high courts, Tripura… Continue reading [Sansad TV] Perspective: All India Judicial Service

Maharashtra govt.’s Shakti Bill

The Maharashtra government’s Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill, 2020, on crimes against women and children has recommended capital punishment in rape cases. Why have stringent laws have consistently failed to instill any fear in rapists? Discuss. Shakti Act: Key Provisions Capital punishment: It proposes stringent punishment including the death penalty and heavy fines for… Continue reading Maharashtra govt.’s Shakti Bill

Who was P.N. Panicker?

The President of India has recently unveiled the statue of Shri P.N. Panicker at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram. P.N. Panicker (1909-1995) Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker is known as the Father of the Library Movement of Kerala. June 19, his death anniversary, has been observed in Kerala as Vayanadinam (Reading Day) since 1996. In 2017, PM has declared June… Continue reading Who was P.N. Panicker?

RBI proposes new norms for Capital Requirement for Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to replace existing approaches for measuring minimum operational risk capital requirements of banks with a new Basel-III standardized approach. What are Capital Requirements of a Bank? Capital requirements are standardized regulations in place for banks and other depository institutions that determine how much liquid capital must be… Continue reading RBI proposes new norms for Capital Requirement for Banks

Indian Army inducts Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle (AERV)

The first batch of next-generation indigenously designed Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicles (AERV) was inducted by the Indian Army. About AERV AERV is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO and manufactured by the Pune unit of Bharat Electronics Limited. It has more than 90% indigenous content. It is a versatile BMP-IIK amphibious Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV)… Continue reading Indian Army inducts Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle (AERV)

UDAN scheme

PM launched the UDAN scheme nearly five years back with the aim to take flying to the masses. However, many routes have launched by airlines have been discontinued. UDAN Scheme The Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme is a low-cost flying scheme launched with the aim of taking flying to the masses. The first… Continue reading UDAN scheme

Phrase ‘Anti-national’ not defined in statutes: MHA

The phrase ‘anti-national’ has not been defined in statutes, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Parliament. Defining Anti-national Activities (1) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act   The UAPA is aimed at the prevention of unlawful activities associations in India. Its main objective was to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against… Continue reading Phrase ‘Anti-national’ not defined in statutes: MHA

Disability in india

Context The Draft Accessibility Standards/Guidelines recently released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for built infrastructure under its purview (police stations, prisons and disaster mitigation centres) and services associated with them assume significance. What are the provisions under the Standards? Models for police stations: The Standards set out models for building new police stations… Continue reading Disability in india

Explained: India’s Missile Capability

The Defence Minister has encouraged scientists to work towards developing hypersonic missile technology after China’s successful demonstration of hypersonic glide vehicles (HGV). Try this question: Q. Hypersonic missiles are nothing but weapons of deterrence. Critically comment in context of arms race development for hypersonic missiles. History of Missile Technology in India (1) Pre-Independence Before Independence,… Continue reading Explained: India’s Missile Capability

Why policymakers prefer targeting of Retail Inflation over Wholesale Inflation?

The wholesale inflation in India has grown by double digits. This is the highest year-on-year increase recorded in any month since the start of the 2011-12 data series. Context It is surprising policymakers are not looking as concerned as the inflation figures show. The Finance Ministry has largely focused on the trend in retail inflation… Continue reading Why policymakers prefer targeting of Retail Inflation over Wholesale Inflation?

Risks of mandatory Iron Fortification

Many things have been said about the necessity for mandatory iron fortification of foods in India. Iron fortification Iron fortification of food is a methodology utilized worldwide to address iron deficiency. A critical problem in some food fortification programs is the lack of bioavailability of iron compounds. Why need iron fortification? Ans. Prevalence of Anaemia… Continue reading Risks of mandatory Iron Fortification

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