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In the name of ‘cooperative federalism

Why in news? Fault lines in the Centre-State fiscal relations have widened due to COVID. Centre-state tussle The tussle for the rights of States has been focused on Article 356. Partial behaviour by the Governors, regional party governments were politically destabilised. Little was done to implement the report of  Justice R.S. Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State relations. […]

Do we need Fiscal Council

Why In news? The economic disruption caused by the pandemic brought the economy to a standstill. What is needed is government spending. But fear of the market has been holding the government back. It is against this backdrop the idea of Fiscal Council. What is holding back government from spending The government needs to borrow […]

Crime as punishment

Background for the news Vikas dubey, who was wanted for the massacre of eight Uttar Pradesh policemen last Friday, was being taken in a police convoy to Kanpur after his arrest yesterday in Madhya Pradesh. The UP police say the car in which Vikas Dubey was travelling overturned and he and other policemen were injured. The criminal […]

REWA ULTRA MEGA SOLAR POWER PROJECT

Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? The Prime Minister dedicated to the Nation the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power project. Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power project The Prime Minister has inaugurated the 750 MW (Mega Watt) solar project set up in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. It is Asia’s largest power project. It is in […]

NATIONAL FISH FARMERS DAY 2020: FISH CRYOBANKS

Focus: GS-III Agriculture Why in news? On the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, a webinar was hosted by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in association with the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB). National Fish Farmers day National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated on 10th July every year in […]

CYCLES4CHANGE CHALLENGE

Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in news? The Smart Cities Mission opened the registration for India Cycles4Change Challenge. India Cycles4Change Challenge India Cycles4change Challenge is an initiative of Smart Cities Missionto inspire and support Indian cities to quickly implement cycling-friendly initiatives in response to COVID-19. Cities are encouraged to collaborate with CSOs, experts, and […]

AIDS TO NAVIGATION BILL 2020

Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? Ministry of Shipping has issued the draft of Aids to Navigation Bill, 2020 for suggestions from the stakeholders and general public. Aids to Navigation Bill 2020 The draft bill Aids to Navigation Bill, 2020, is proposed to replace the almost nine decades old Lighthouse Act, 1927, to […]

AI-BASED ASEEM DIGITAL PLATFORM

Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched ‘Aatamanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping (ASEEM)’ portal to help skilled people find sustainable livelihood opportunities. Details Launch of ASEEM platform was done to improve the information flow and bridge the demand-supply gap in the skilled workforce market. The initiative aims […]

11th July – Editorials/Opinions Analyses

CONTENTS Crime as punishment Do we need Fiscal Council In the name of ‘cooperative federalism Crime as punishment Background for the news Vikas dubey, who was wanted for the massacre of eight Uttar Pradesh policemen last Friday, was being taken in a police convoy to Kanpur after his arrest yesterday in Madhya Pradesh. The UP […]

Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 11 July 2020

CONTENTS 14% excess rain in India so far this monsoon Impact of Monsoons on Life in India Quorum not needed for routine standing committee meetings Carbon enrichment of the Universe Rabari, Bharvad and Charan Tribes of Gujarat 14% excess rain in India so far this monsoon Why in news? Monsoon rainfall since June has been […]