Tenth Anniversary of the Street Vendors Act 2014
Context: The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, recently marked its tenth anniversary. This milestone represents the culmination of four decades of legal evolution and advocacy by street vendor movements in India Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Street Vendors Act The Street Vendors Act […]
Interest in Inheritance Tax Legislation Grows Among Indian Opposition Leader
Context: A prominent political leader from India’s opposition party has recently expressed interest in proposed legislation regarding Inheritance Tax. This move comes amidst ongoing discussions about utilizing inheritance tax as a means to address income inequality and facilitate wealth redistribution in the country. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Inheritance Tax: Overview […]
Balanced Fertilisation Policy
Context: In a significant development, urea consumption reached a historic high of 35.8 million tonnes (mt) by the conclusion of the fiscal year ending in March 2024. This figure represents a notable 16.9% increase compared to the 30.6 mt recorded in 2013-14. Consequently, it is anticipated that achieving balanced fertilization will emerge as a pivotal […]
Current Affairs Quiz 03 May 2024
Current Affairs 03 May 2024
CONTENTS Balanced Fertilisation Context: In a significant development, urea consumption reached a historic high of 35.8 million tonnes (mt) by the conclusion of the fiscal year ending in March 2024. This figure represents a notable 16.9% increase compared to the 30.6 mt recorded in 2013-14. Consequently, it is anticipated that achieving balanced fertilization will emerge […]
PIB Summaries 03 May 2024
CONTENTS DRDO Tests Long-Range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of the long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART). This development is geared towards enhancing the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: […]
Static Quiz 03 May 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 May 2024
CONTENTS Menstrual Leave as a Matter of Right Context: Sometimes, elections can bring about recognition of and solutions to deeply ingrained gender biases and discrimination against women. Ahead of the 2024 general election, the ruling political party in Tamil Nadu has pledged that they will push for a law at the national level mandating menstrual […]
India’s Food Inflation Remains High Despite Global Price Drops
Context: In 2023, while world food prices experienced a significant decrease from their 2022 highs, India’s food inflation remained stubbornly high at 9.5% in December 2023. This contrasts starkly with the global trend of deflation, which stood at -10.1%. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the food price index averaged 143.7 points […]
AstraZeneca Acknowledges Covishield Vaccine’s Potential Side Effects
Context: AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of the Covishield vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic, has admitted that the inoculation carries potential side effects. This admission was made in a legal document presented before the High Court of Justice in London. The document conveys that the Covid vaccine can, in extremely rare cases, induce Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome […]