Central Consumer Protection Authority
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? The Central Consumer Protection Authority has passed order against Cloudtail India Pvt. Ltd. for violation of consumer rights and unfair trade practice by selling domestic pressure cookers in violation to mandatory standards prescribed as per Domestic Pressure Cooker (Quality Control) Order, 2020. About Central Consumer Protection Authority Composition: Objective: […]
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Focus: GS I- Personalities in News Why in News? Recently, A two-day vibrant performance of dance based on life of Raja Rammohun Roy at Kartavya Path concluded. About Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Early Life Roy, the first among liberals Abolition of Sati, educational and religious reforms Perils of non-conformism
India’s Plan to Stop the Child Marriage
Context The steering committee of a global programme to stop child marriage is in India to see how state actions have helped cut down on the number of child marriages. The Covid-19 pandemic is the reason for this visit. It is thought that the number of child marriages will rise because of the pandemic. Relevance […]
The TN Governor Issue
Context The leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), TR Baalu, urged all like-minded MPs to support a proposal to remove the governor of Tamil Nadu, R N Ravi. Governors in several non-BJP-ruled states, including Kerala and Punjab, have expressed disagreements with the government on various issues, prompting the DMK to call for their removal. […]
Current Affairs 07 November 2022
CONTENTS First Amendment to Constitution Context: The Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea challenging the expansion of restrictions to the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression that was made by the first amendment to the Constitution. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Uniform Civil Code In BJP Ruled States Context […]
PIB Summaries 07 November 2022
CONTENTS Central Consumer Protection Authority Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? The Central Consumer Protection Authority has passed order against Cloudtail India Pvt. Ltd. for violation of consumer rights and unfair trade practice by selling domestic pressure cookers in violation to mandatory standards prescribed as per Domestic Pressure Cooker (Quality Control) Order, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 November 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 November 2022 Contents The TN Governor Issue Context The leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), TR Baalu, urged all like-minded MPs to support a proposal to remove the governor of Tamil Nadu, R N Ravi. Governors in several non-BJP-ruled states, including Kerala and Punjab, have expressed disagreements with the […]
Static Quiz 07 November 2022 (Geography)
The Persistent Decline In Poverty in India
Context The recent release of NFHS-5 data for 2019-21 enables a detailed analysis of progress in reducing absolute poverty and related determinants such as nutrition. The article examines the relative decline in poverty from 2004 to 2013 and 2014 to 2021, arguing that India’s economic growth was the most inclusive between 2014 and 2019. Relevance […]
The Fruits of Dirty Air
Context The haze and smoke over Delhi has become an annual occurrence during the months of October and November. The current situation has resulted in a temporary halt to construction activities as well as the movement of trucks and diesel four-wheelers that do not meet BS-VI standards. Relevance GS Paper 3: Environment protection Mains Question […]