Minorities must be treated as ‘weaker sections’: NCM
Context: The Delhi High Court extended the deadline given to the Centre to nominate persons to all the vacant positions in the National Commission for Minorities by two months (till September 2021). The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is now down to just one member. There is only one vice-chairperson, who is currently functioning in […]
Finance Minister and TN on fuel taxes and GST for fuel
Context: Indian Finance Minister took on the Tamil Nadu government or reducing State levies on petroleum products by ₹3 a litre, after an earlier hike of ₹7 a litre (by the previous AIADMK regime), and accused it of being party to the UPA’s “trickery” of lowering fuel prices by issuing oil bonds. Previously, the Finance […]
The many shades of religious intolerance in India
Context: The Pew Research Center launched its report ‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’. Relevance: GS-I: Indian Society (Demography, Social Issues, and Developments in Indian Society), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights) Mains Questions: Does the concept of religious tolerance require the mixing of religious communities? Discuss. (10 marks) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Courts continue to differ in views on marital rape
Context: Four years after the Supreme Court referred to Justice J.S. Verma committee’s recommendation to make marital rape a crime, Indian courts continue to take views on marital rape that are the polar opposite of each other. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Women, Government Policies and Initiatives), GS-II: Polity and Governance (Important Judgements […]
Taliban has won: Ex-President of Afghanistan Ghani
Context: Ex-Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said after fleeing the country that the Taliban had won, as the militants entered Kabul – nearly 20 years after they were ousted from power by a US-led invasion. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Important Developments in International Politics affecting India’s Interests, Foreign Policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) […]
Hydro-meteorological calamities in India
Context: Nearly 6,800 people lost their lives in the country over the past three years due to hydro-meteorological calamities. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Hydro-meteorological calamities in India Government’s efforts towards flood management Mitigation for Land Slides Hydro-meteorological calamities in India Hydro-meteorological calamities and hazards include flash floods, cloudbursts and landslips triggered […]
India organizes the IBSA Tourism minister’s meet
Context: India organised the IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) Tourism Ministers’ virtual meet. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings, Foreign policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) About the IBSA Tourism Ministers Meet Extras: IBSA Fund About IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) The IBSA […]
EAC-PM releases Quality of Life for Elderly Index
Context: Quality of Life for Elderly Index was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Health of the Elderly, Management of Social Sector or Social Services) Dimensions of the Article: About the Quality of Life for Elderly Index Highlights of Quality of Life for […]
National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)
Context: The Centre will spend ₹11,000 crore for a new mission – National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture (Agricultural Resources, Food Security), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About India’s Oilseeds Production and Imports About National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) Alternative sources About India’s Oilseeds […]
New emails for IT Faceless assessment process grievances
Context: The Income Tax department has notified three official email IDs for taxpayers to register their grievances over different aspects of faceless assessment scheme. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (E-Governance, Government Policies & Interventions), GS-III: Indian Economy (Economic Development, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: Transparent Taxation – Honouring the Honest (T2-H2) Faceless Tax Assessment Criticism of Faceless […]