[pib] SATYAM Programme
The Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) is implementing the Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM) Programme to… Continue reading [pib] SATYAM Programme
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State of food insecurity
Context The latest edition of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, released jointly by… Continue reading State of food insecurity
Centre moves to redact Retrospective Tax Law
The government took the first step towards doing away with the contentious retrospective tax law of 2012, which was used… Continue reading Centre moves to redact Retrospective Tax Law
Little progress since years after Indo-US nuclear deal
Other than the imported Russian-built reactor-based project in Tamil Nadu, which is grandfathered under an earlier 1998 agreement, progress of… Continue reading Little progress since years after Indo-US nuclear deal
What is Horizontal Quota?
The Bihar government recently announced 33% horizontal reservation for women in State engineering and medical colleges. What are vertical and… Continue reading What is Horizontal Quota?
Places in news: Agalega Island
Mauritius has denied a report that it has allowed India to build a military base on the remote island of… Continue reading Places in news: Agalega Island
No fundamental right to strike
Context Recently, the Minister of Defence introduced the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021. About the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021… Continue reading No fundamental right to strike
2 years of Repeal of Article 370
Context Two years ago, India bid farewell to Articles 370 and 35 (A), marking the start of a new era… Continue reading 2 years of Repeal of Article 370
CJI recuses himself from Andhra-Telangana Case
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana (who hails from AP) recused himself from hearing Andhra Pradesh’s plea… Continue reading CJI recuses himself from Andhra-Telangana Case
Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)
Virtually, 50% of funds allotted for ongoing MPLADS projects have lapsed. What is the MPLAD scheme? The Members of Parliament… Continue reading Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)
[pib] Fast Track Special Courts
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts for… Continue reading [pib] Fast Track Special Courts
The goal of making the rupee a global reserve currency
Context India will celebrate 100 years of Independence in 2047. This article makes the case that prosperity is possible and… Continue reading The goal of making the rupee a global reserve currency
Governors can pardon death row: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that the Governor of a State can pardon prisoners, including death row ones, even before… Continue reading Governors can pardon death row: Supreme Court
Poverty in India is on rise again
In the absence of Consumption Expenditure Survey (CES) data, the Periodic Labour Force Survey shows a rise in the absolute… Continue reading Poverty in India is on rise again
Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021
The Lok Sabha has hastily passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021 without any debate. Highlights of the Tribunals Reforms Bill,… Continue reading Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021
[pib] Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign
The Government has launched ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan… Continue reading [pib] Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign
Disruption of Parliament
Context Last week, a newspaper reported that the government is considering curtailing the monsoon session of Parliament on account of… Continue reading Disruption of Parliament
Preventive detention a necessary evil: Supreme Court
Preventive detention, the dreaded power of the State to restrain a person without trial, could be used only to prevent… Continue reading Preventive detention a necessary evil: Supreme Court
Pakistan grants statehood to Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan has finalized draft legislation to incorporate Gilgit-Baltistan, the region known before 2009 as Northern Areas, as a province of… Continue reading Pakistan grants statehood to Gilgit-Baltistan
[pib] Haldibari- Chilahati Rail Link
The freight trains have started commuting via the restored Haldibari (India) – Chilahati (Bangladesh) rail link. Haldibari- Chilahati Rail Link… Continue reading [pib] Haldibari- Chilahati Rail Link
