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Economic criterion not sole basis for Creamy Layer: Supreme Court

The basis of exclusion of ‘creamy layer’ cannot be merely economic, a Supreme Court Bench has observed in their judgment, while referring to the court’s Indra Sawhney verdict of 1992. What was the case? The court was hearing a petition challenging some notifications by the Haryana government sub-classifying backward classes solely on economic basis while… Continue reading Economic criterion not sole basis for Creamy Layer: Supreme Court

Arresting a Cabinet Minister

The Maharashtra Police has arrested the Union Minister for MSMEs for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the CM. Procedure to arrest a Cabinet Minister If Parliament is not in session, a cabinet minister can be arrested by a law enforcement agency in case of a criminal case registered against him. As per Section 22 A… Continue reading Arresting a Cabinet Minister

Saroop of the Sikh Holy Book

A union minister has received one of the Saroops of the holy Guru Granth Sahib flown in from Afghanistan. What is Saroop? Saroop is a physical copy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, also called Bir in Punjabi. Every Bir has 1,430 pages, which are referred to as Ang. The verses on every page remain the… Continue reading Saroop of the Sikh Holy Book

[pib] Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA) Project

NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI), India, jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India as part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA). Transport Initiative for Asia The NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA 2020-2023) is a joint programme that will engage China, India, and Vietnam in promoting a comprehensive approach to… Continue reading [pib] Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA) Project

[pib] E-Shram Portal:  National Database on Unorganized Workers (NDUW)

The Union Ministry of Labour & Employment will launch the e-Shram portal – National Database on Unorganized Workers (NDUW). What is the E-Shram Portal? The government aims to register 38 crore unorganized workers, such as construction labourers, migrant workforce, street vendors and domestic workers, among others. The workers will be issued an e-Shram card containing… Continue reading [pib] E-Shram Portal:  National Database on Unorganized Workers (NDUW)

Delhi’s new Smog Tower

Ahead of its infamous smog season, Delhi has got a ‘smog tower’, a technological aid to help combat air pollution. What are Smog Towers? Smog towers are structures designed to work as large-scale air purifiers. They are fitted with multiple layers of air filters and fans at the base to suck the air. After the… Continue reading Delhi’s new Smog Tower

National Monetization Pipeline

The Union Finance Minister has launched the National Monetization Pipeline for the brownfield infrastructure assets. What is Asset Monetization? Asset Monetization involves the creation of new sources of revenue by unlocking of the value of hitherto unutilized or underutilized public assets. Internationally, it is recognized that public assets are a significant resource for all economies.… Continue reading National Monetization Pipeline

Gujarat Anti-Conversion Law

The Gujarat High Court this week stayed key provisions of The Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021 pertaining to marriages involving religious conversion of either of the two parties. What is the Anti-Conversion Law? The legislation has amended the 2003 Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act. The amendment was brought in line with several similar… Continue reading Gujarat Anti-Conversion Law

[pib] Simhadri PV Project: Largest floating Solar Project in the country

The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project of 25MW on the reservoir of its Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Simhadri PV Project The 2000MW coal-based Simhadri Station is the first power project to implement an open sea intake from the Bay of Bengal which has been functional… Continue reading [pib] Simhadri PV Project: Largest floating Solar Project in the country

[pib] Exercise Malabar

Indian Naval Ships Shivalik and Kadmatt have arrived at Guam, an Island Territory of the USA to participate in the annual Exercise MALABAR-21. Also read: [Prelims Spotlight] Various Defence Exercises in News Ex Malabar MALABAR series of maritime exercises commenced in 1992 as a bilateral IN-USN exercise and has grown in stature over the years… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Malabar

Malabar Rebellion of 1921

This August 20, marked the centenary of the Malabar rebellion, which is also known as the Moplah riots. Try this question from CSP 2020: Q. With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following event? (a) The Revolt of 1857 (b) The Mappila Rebellion… Continue reading Malabar Rebellion of 1921

Is a caste census desirable?

With the 2021 Census coming up, several political parties have demanded a nationwide caste census. What is Caste Census? Every Census in independent India from 1951 to 2011 has published data on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, but not on other castes. Before that, every Census until 1931 had data on caste. However, in 1941,… Continue reading Is a caste census desirable?

Sugarcane Pricing in India

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court issued notices to States and major sugar producers to develop a mechanism to ensure that farmers are paid on time. Who determines Sugarcane prices? Sugarcane prices are determined by the Centre as well as States. The Centre announces Fair and Remunerative Prices which are determined on the recommendation of… Continue reading Sugarcane Pricing in India

Places in news: Cattle Island on Hirakud Reservoir

The Odisha Forest and Environment Department is all set to begin ‘Island Odyssey’ and ‘Hirakud Cruise’ ecotourism packages for tourists to islands inside the reservoir. Cattle Island ‘Cattle island’, one of three islands in the Hirakud reservoir, has been selected as a sight-seeing destination. When large numbers of people were displaced from their villages when… Continue reading Places in news: Cattle Island on Hirakud Reservoir

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