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Role of Lieutenant Governor

The Madras High Court has held that the role of Puducherry’s Lieutenant Governor and that of an elected government in the UT were intertwined as per law, and therefore they were expected to act in unison and not in division. What did the court rule? The government headed by the CM and the Administrator/Lieutenant Governor… Continue reading Role of Lieutenant Governor

Genome sequencing of Coronavirus

Scientists across the world are trying to develop a line of treatment and a possible vaccine for COVID-19. However, with the most optimistic timelines we don’t see a line of treatment or vaccine arriving before next year. Genome sequencing of Coronavirus A global effort is on to collect and analyse the genetic composition of the… Continue reading Genome sequencing of Coronavirus

AT-1 bonds

India’s fourth-largest private lender YES bank was placed under a moratorium by RBI and its perpetual debt additional tier-1 (AT1 bonds) would become worthless if RBI does ask mutual funds to write down their value. What are AT1 bonds? AT-1, short for Additional Tier-1 bonds, are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue… Continue reading AT-1 bonds

[pib] ARI-516 Grape Variety

  Pune’s Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), an autonomous institute of the DST has developed a hybrid variety of grapes which is resistant to fungal diseases, high yielding and has excellent juice quality. ARI-516 The hybrid variety ARI-516 has been developed by interbreeding of two species from the same genus — Catawba variety of Vitis labrusca… Continue reading [pib] ARI-516 Grape Variety

A prescription for revival

Context The root cause of the present malaise in our economy is the “death of demand”. How demand matters for growth? The relation between demand and growth: Growth in any economy depends on the growth in demand, both for investment as well as consumer goods. How slackened demand leads to a vicious cycle: If demand… Continue reading A prescription for revival

Explained: Sir Creek Dispute

    Former Pakistan Minister recalls plan for Sir Creek pact. Sir Creek Sir Creek is a 96-km strip of water disputed between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch marshlands. Originally named Ban Ganga, Sir Creek is named after a British representative. The Creek opens up in the Arabian Sea and roughly divides… Continue reading Explained: Sir Creek Dispute

Don’t blame it on NSO

Context The latest GDP data witnessed significant revisions that have gone largely unnoticed. The GDP data revision and its criticism Revisions an act of due diligence: In the last few years there has been a lot of noise regarding the data revisions. The need for closer examination: While part of revision requires closer examination, we… Continue reading Don’t blame it on NSO

Species in news: Red Panda

    According to a report by the TRAFFIC report, there has been a considerable reduction in the poaching of Red Panda (ailurus fulgens). The report also recommended trans-boundary law enforcement co-operation through the use of multi-government platforms like SAWEN (South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network). Red Panda IUCN Red List Status: Endangered The red panda… Continue reading Species in news: Red Panda

N95 Mask

In a new mandate to curb unnecessary demand, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration said that chemists cannot sell N95 masks without a doctor’s prescription. The FDA also warned that serious action would be taken against those who are found selling masks at high prices or hoarding them. Why such a move? Personal Protective Equipment… Continue reading N95 Mask

[pib] Law for Rain Water Harvesting

    The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has issued the Model Building Bye Laws, 2016 for guidance of the States/UTs and has a chapter on ‘Rainwater Harvesting’. Why such move? These laws aim to regulate the over-exploitation and consequent depletion of ground water. It would enable States/UTs to enact suitable ground water legislation… Continue reading [pib] Law for Rain Water Harvesting

Way out lies within

Context Domestic demand must play a greater role in India’s growth story. Recovery in the Indian economy Sub-5 per cent growth rate: India’s fourth-quarter GDP growth (the calendar year 2019) printed another sub-5 per cent growth rate. Favourable base effect: It would have been lower had it not been for the large downward revisions to… Continue reading Way out lies within

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