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[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

Emergency award

Context The judgment delivered by the Supreme Court in the legal tussle between Amazon and the Future Group has laid the foundation for recognition and enforcement of emergency awards under the Indian arbitration law. What is an emergency award? It is an award rendered by an emergency arbitrator, appointed prior to the formal constitution of… Continue reading Emergency award

Role of Speaker

Context The decline in the functioning of India’s Parliament — and state assemblies as well — is caused by one primary reason: The lack of independence and impartiality of the Speaker. Important role of the Speaker Our Constitution, after extensive debate, adopted the Westminster model of governance. In the Lok Sabha, as in the United… Continue reading Role of Speaker

Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed

Context The government recently announced a Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed. Why availability of good and affordable quality feed and fodder matters A study by the Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute has observed that for every 100 kg of feed required, India is short of 23.4 kg of dry fodder, 11.24 kg of green… Continue reading Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed

What are Oil Bonds?

The Centre has argued that it cannot reduce taxes on petrol and diesel as it has to bear the burden of payments in lieu of oil bonds issued by the previous UPA government to subsidize fuel prices. What are Oil Bonds? Oil bonds are special securities issued by the government to oil marketing companies in… Continue reading What are Oil Bonds?

RBI unveils Financial Inclusion Index

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the formation of a composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) to capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country. Financial Inclusion Index The FI-Index will be published in July every year. The index captures information on various aspects of financial inclusion in a single value ranging between… Continue reading RBI unveils Financial Inclusion Index

Criminalisation of politics

Context According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), 233 MPs in the current Lok Sabha are facing criminal charges, up from 187 in 2014, 162 in 2009, and 128 in 2004. Recently, the Supreme Court has imposed fines on political parties for failing to comply with its orders regarding complete disclosure of their candidates’… Continue reading Criminalisation of politics

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