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The myth of the trickle-down

Context There is fear that the way the money will be used by the Centre will disempower the states further, just when they must do most of the heavy lifting on public welfare. Wealth creation and trickle-down Failure of trickle-down: Evidence from around the world is that the economic policy paradigm, of first increasing the… Continue reading The myth of the trickle-down

Medical Ethics of Charaka

The National Medical Commission (NMC), the regulator for medical education and practices that replaced the Medical Council of India in 2020, has suggested to medical colleges that the traditional Hippocratic Oath should be replaced by a “Charak Shapath”. Who was Hippocrates? The Hippocratic Oath is attributed to Hippocrates of the island of Kos, a Greek… Continue reading Medical Ethics of Charaka

Places in news: Erra Matti Dibbalu

Citizens join hands to preserve the geological marvel of Erra Matti Dibbalu in Visakhapatnam. What is Erra Matti Dibbalu? Located between Visakhapatnam and Bheemunipatnam, the Erra Matti Dibbalu are rare red sand dunes that are a reminder of the million years of geological processes. Its towering red sand dunes with patches of greenery is like… Continue reading Places in news: Erra Matti Dibbalu

Who was Tilka Manjhi?

The Nation is remembering revolutionary freedom fighter and tribal leader Tilka Manjhi on his 272nd birth anniversary. Tilka Manjhi (1750-1785) He organized Adivasis into an army and led the famous Santhal Hool in 1784 against the exploitative British. In 1770, there was a severe famine in the Santhal region and people were dying of hunger.… Continue reading Who was Tilka Manjhi?

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?

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