STUDY EXPLORES DRIVERS OF DEATH TERMS
Findings of the Research on Death Sentences: The shock and impact of a crime on the collective conscience of society was a major reason cited by trial courts in Delhi while imposing death sentence on convicts. Out of the 43 cases in Delhi in which death sentence was handed down between 2000 and 2015, trial courts invoked the impact […]
NEW MSME DEFINITION WITHOUT AMENDING LAWS
Why in news? The definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) was redefined on the basis of investment limit and turnover size. What has changed in the Definition of MSMEs? Earlier, the MSMEs were defined on the basis of investments put in, now the revised definitions will also include turnover of the company. There […]
MAJOR STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR MSMES, TDS AND TCS REDUCED
Why in news? The Union Finance Minister on 13th May 2020, announced a Rs. 3 lakh crore collateral free loan scheme for businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as part of a Rs. 20-lakh-crore economic stimulus package to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The rates of tax deduction at source (TDS) and tax collection […]
DO NUMBERS MATTER IN RAJYA SABHA?
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha: Cooperation in Divergent Composition The Indian Constitution provides for parity of powers between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in law, making an exception in some cases. The Money Bill or Finance Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha which only can approve the Demands for Grants. The Rajya Sabha […]
INDIA MAY MISS NUTRITION TARGETS
Why in news? India is among 88 countries that are likely to miss global nutrition targets by 2025, according to the Global Nutrition Report 2020 released on 12th May 2020. Global Nutrition Targets In 2012, the World Health Assembly (WHA) identified six nutrition targets for maternal, infant and young child nutrition to be met by 2025. These require […]
GOVT. IDENTIFIES SECTORS FOR TAX SOPS
Why in news? The government has identified close to a dozen sectors, ranging from capital goods, defence, pharma and electronics to labour-intensive ones such as textiles and food where it is considering proposals for tax concessions. It is also pushing for land and procedural reforms to attract investment as part of a goal to be […]
FAC ON DIBANG VALLEY PROJECT AND AMRABAD TIGER RESERVE
Why in news? The environment ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has deferred its decision on granting forest clearance to: Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley The exploration of Uranium in Telangana’s Amrabad Tiger Reserve Details An FAC subcommittee report on April 21 recommended that the Etalin Hydroelectric Project, which will involve clearing 270,000 trees, be […]
PIB 15th May
Contents Injectable Silk Fibroin-based Hydrogel for sustained Insulin Lightweight carbon foam that can replace lead batteries GoI & AIIB sign agreement for USD 145 million INJECTABLE SILK FIBROIN-BASED HYDROGEL FOR SUSTAINED INSULIN Focus: GS-III Science and technology, Prelims Why in news? Scientists have developed the silk fibroin (SF) formulation using biocompatible additives and prepared an […]
NO VIOLATION OF AIR SPACE AT PANGONG TSO LAKE: IAF
Why in news? Helicopters of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) came close to the border during the face-off with the Indian Army near Pangong Tso lake in Eastern Ladakh. As per existing agreements between India and China, operation of fighter aircraft and armed helicopters is restricted to a distance from the LAC. According to […]
INDIA CAUGHT IN U.S.-CHINA SPAT OVER TAIWAN’S STATUS
Why in news? As tensions between the U.S. and China rise over the novel coronavirus pandemic, India is faced with a major choice on whether to support a U.S. move to reinstate Taiwan’s observer status at the World Health Assembly (WHA) or to China’s opposition to it. India is set to take over as the next Chairperson […]