NGT ORDER FINES MUMBAI FIRMS FOR CREATING ‘GAS CHAMBERS’
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Introduction The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in an order asked four industrial firms in Mumbai to pay Rs 286 crore as compensation for environmental damages caused by air pollution over five years. The NGT held them responsible for creating “gas chamber”-like conditions in certain areas of Mumbai. The calculations of […]
JUDICIAL REMEDIES FOR J&K INTERNET RESTRICTIONS
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? The Central government has agreed to restore Internet in two districts in Jammu and Kashmir on a trial basis in response to the Supreme Court of India’s approach. Reasoning against Internet Shut Downs The Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression of the United Nations and representatives of […]
JURISDICTIONAL CONFLICT IN THE RUNNING OF DELHI
Focus: GS-II Governance Introduction The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India (2018) said: “The exercise of establishing a democratic and representative form of government for NCT of Delhi by insertion of Articles 239AA and 239AB would turn futile if the Government of Delhi that enjoys […]
INDO-U.S. VIRTUAL NETWORKS AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Eight binational teams consisting of researchers from India and the US have received awards to pursue cutting-edge research in pathogenesis and disease management of COVID-19 through Indo-US virtual networks. The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) announced the awards. The areas of research they will pursue include antiviral […]
ROLE OF POLICE FORCE AND MUNICIPALITIES IN SVANIDHI
Focus: GS-II Governance, Social Justice Why in news? Housing and Urban Affairs has urged the concerned officials to sensitize all their subordinates towards the street vendors, in a meeting to review PM SVANidhi scheme. Highlights The MoHUA said “To a marginalized Street Vendor already battling to survive on a day to day basis, overturning his […]
EXPORTS OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES INCREASED
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Agriculture Why in news? Exports of agricultural commodities during March to June 2020 increased by 23.24% compared to corresponding period in 2019. Ministry of Agriculture has prepared a comprehensive action plan towards promotion of agri-trade; the two-fold approach focuses on boosting Agri Export with emphasis on value addition and action plan […]
ARIIA-2020 ANNOUNCED
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? The Vice-President of India virtually announced Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020. Highlights The Vice President called upon researchers and scientists to pay greater attention to agriculture and come up with innovations to address the problems faced by farmers stressing on the need for preventing […]
PIB 18th August
Contents ARIIA-2020 Announced Exports of agricultural commodities increased Role of Police Force and Municipalities in SVANidhi Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks Awards Announced ARIIA-2020 ANNOUNCED Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? The Vice-President of India virtually announced Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020. Highlights The Vice President called upon researchers and scientists to […]
19th August 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
18th August – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Jurisdictional conflict in the running of Delhi Judicial remedies for J&K Internet restrictions NGT order fines Mumbai firms for creating ‘gas chambers’ Bhadbhut project explained JURISDICTIONAL CONFLICT IN THE RUNNING OF DELHI Focus: GS-II Governance Introduction The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in Government of NCT of Delhi vs. Union of India (2018) […]