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Urban Heat Islands in India

  A recent study from IIT Kharagpur called “Anthropogenic forcing exacerbating the urban heat islands in India” noted that the relatively warmer temperature in urban areas, compared to suburbs, may contain potential health hazards due to heat waves apart from pollution. About the study The research did study the difference between urban and surrounding rural… Continue reading Urban Heat Islands in India

Fine-tuning GST

Context Even as the 31-month-old GST evolves, the debate on its success rages on. Many have argued that GST is losing its sheen and needs a complete overhaul while others contend that the new tax system is on course and the trials and tribulations were not unexpected. Analysis of GST collection 39% increase over the… Continue reading Fine-tuning GST

Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)

The Supreme Court came down heavily on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for issuing a notification that asked for no coercive action against telecom companies even though they had not paid the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues by the stipulated deadline. What is AGR? Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is the usage and licensing fee that… Continue reading Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)

Species in news: Indian Pangolin

  The Madhya Pradesh forest department has radio-tagged an Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) for the first time. Pangolins IUCN status: Endangered India is home to two species of pangolin. While the Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is found in northeastern India, the Indian Pangolin is distributed in other parts of the country as well as Sri… Continue reading Species in news: Indian Pangolin

To help her work

Context When it came to allocating funds, the budget relegates women’s economic participation to secondary importance. The current status of women in India Lack of Equality: India continues to struggle to provide its women with equal opportunity. A low score on international measures: On international measures of gender equality. India scores low on women’s overall health… Continue reading To help her work

Political parties to publish the entire criminal history of their candidates

  The Supreme Court has strictly ordered political parties to publish the entire criminal history of their candidates for Assembly and Lok Sabha elections along with the reasons that goaded them to field suspected criminals over decent people. SC’s deadline It ordered political parties to submit compliance reports with the Election Commission of India within… Continue reading Political parties to publish the entire criminal history of their candidates

In news: Two-child Norm

A Rajya Sabha MP has introduced a Private Member’s Bill on two-child norms. Key propositions of the Bill Essentially, the Bill aims to amend the Constitution in order to incentivise limiting families to two children by offering tax concessions, priority in social benefit schemes and school admissions, among other things. It proposes incentives in taxation,… Continue reading In news: Two-child Norm

A new approach on investment

Context When Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump to India this month the two leaders are expected to sign a first-ever trade agreement. What will be on the agenda of the trade deal? GSP issues: The restoration of India’s Generalised System of Preferences benefits, Pricing of medical devices. And agriculture trade are… Continue reading A new approach on investment

Shun fiscal adventurism

Context In the run-up to the budget, there was enormous pressure on the finance minister to launch a fiscal stimulus so as to pump-prime the economy. That she did not succumb to the temptation is a big relief. Why fiscal stimulus is unwarranted? There is already considerable stimulus in the system.  Excessive fiscal deficit: To her… Continue reading Shun fiscal adventurism

Private Members Bill

A member in Rajya Sabha appeared to abandon his plan of introducing a private member’s Bill on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a code that would be applicable to all religious communities in personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption. Private Member’s Bill A private member’s Bill is different from a government Bill… Continue reading Private Members Bill

SuperCam on Mars Rover 2020

  In its mission to Mars this summer, NASA is sending a new laser-toting robot called SuperCam as one of seven instruments aboard the Mars 2020 rover. SuperCam Called SuperCam, the robot is used for studying mineralogy and chemistry from up to about 7 metres away. It might help scientists find signs of fossilized microbial… Continue reading SuperCam on Mars Rover 2020

Reservation as right: on Supreme Court judgment

Context The recent Supreme Court judgment, that there is no fundamental right to claim reservation in promotions, has caused some political alarm. Received wisdom in affirmative action jurisprudence Presence of sound legal framework for a reservation: The received wisdom in affirmative action jurisprudence is that a series of Constitution amendments and judgments have created a sound… Continue reading Reservation as right: on Supreme Court judgment

[pib] 13th COP of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)

  The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is going to be hosted by India at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. 13th COP of CMS The theme of CMS COP13 in India is, “Migratory species connect the planet and we welcome them home. The CMS… Continue reading [pib] 13th COP of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)

[pib] Godavari and Cauvery River Linking Project

  The draft Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Godavari and Cauvery River Linking Project has been completed by National Water Development Agency (NWDA). Godavari– Cauvery Link Project The project consists of 3 links viz., Godavari (Inchampalli/Janampet) – Krishna (Nagarjunasagar), Krishna (Nagarjunasagar) – Pennar (Somasila) and Pennar (Somasila) – Cauvery (Grand Anicut). This proposal to… Continue reading [pib] Godavari and Cauvery River Linking Project

India’s rerun of its protectionist folly mars the liberalization era

Context The latest budget’s import tariff hikes signal that a three-decade commitment to trade openness has been all but abandoned. Detrimental effects of protectionism In brief, both economic theory and a vast weight of evidence point to the detrimental effects of protectionism. These are- Fostering inefficiency: Far from jump-starting the domestic industry, tariffs, quotas and… Continue reading India’s rerun of its protectionist folly mars the liberalization era

Indian nationals living abroad

There are over 1.36 crore Indian nationals living abroad, according to data tabled by the Ministry of External Affairs in Lok Sabha. Indians abroad The highest number of Indians abroad are living in the United Arab Emirates, where the 34,20,000 Indians comprise about one-fourth of all Indians abroad. The UAE is followed by Saudi Arabia… Continue reading Indian nationals living abroad

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