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Global Biodiversity Outlook-5 Report

The Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO) 5 report was leaked before its official release. Let’s look at the highlights of the report. Try this PYQ: Q.Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news- Their origin Annex-I Countries- Cartagena Protocol Certified Emissions- Nagoya Protocol Reductions Clean Development- Kyoto Protocol Mechanism Which of the above pairs… Continue reading Global Biodiversity Outlook-5 Report

Registration under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)

The Union Home Ministry has granted FCRA registration to the famous Gurdwara Harmandir Sahib, or the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, enabling it to receive foreign donations. Foreign Contribution Regulation Act The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 is an act to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality by certain individuals or… Continue reading Registration under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)

What are SAROD-Ports?

Union Ministry of Shipping has e-launched ‘SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports). Try this MCQ: Q.The term SAROD is sometimes seen in the news with context to governance is related to: (a) Disputes Redressal (b) Employment (c) Sustainable Development (d) None of the above SAROD Ports SAROD-Ports are established under the Societies… Continue reading What are SAROD-Ports?

[pib] Five Star Village Scheme

The Department of Posts has launched a scheme called Five Star Villages, to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country. The Five Star Villages Scheme sounds typically among the most commons types say, Swachh Bharat, Financial Inclusion and Literacy or Infrastructure amenities. Here is the caution for preventing a… Continue reading [pib] Five Star Village Scheme

Rethinking the defence doctrine

Indian Army’s prevailing doctrine The Army’s prevailing doctrine is designed to deter and defend against major conventional invasions. This determines how the Army is organised, what equipment it operates, and where it is deployed. The Army expects to win wars by launching its own punitive offensives after an enemy attack, to either destroy enemy forces… Continue reading Rethinking the defence doctrine

Analysing the impact of Bt cotton

After almost 20 years of adoption of Bt cotton in India, its time to review the claimed benefits of the Bt. Hybrid cotton seeds and issues Until the 20th century the indigenous ‘desi’ variety, Gossypium arboreum was used. From the 1990s, hybrid varieties of G. hirsutum were promoted. These hybrids cannot resist a variety of local pests and require… Continue reading Analysing the impact of Bt cotton

EASE Banking Reforms Index

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs has felicitated best performing banks on EASE Banking Reforms Index. Note the various themes under which the index works. EASE Banking Reforms Index EASE stands for ‘Enhanced Access and Service Excellence’. The index is prepared by the Indian Banking Association (IBA) and Boston Consulting Group. It is commissioned… Continue reading EASE Banking Reforms Index

[pib] Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)

The SVEP is propelling enterprises in rural areas and building rural entrepreneurs during this pandemic. Try this PYQ 2015: How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and… Continue reading [pib] Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)

International Criminal Court (ICC)

The U.S. has announced sanctions including asset freezes and visa bans against two officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague. International Criminal Court The ICC is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the first and only permanent international court with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals… Continue reading International Criminal Court (ICC)

Reforming tax system

The article discusses two recent measures announced by the government to bring in the transparency in the tax system. Issue of lower tax collection and way out An economic contraction this year will severely impact tax collections. Changing tax rates or the tax base in response is difficult and a hurried approach can have wider… Continue reading Reforming tax system

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