About Channapatna Toys
Context: Toy manufacturers in Channapatna, Karnataka, applauded the Government’s decision to prohibit the import of toys from China and said that the government’s action is contributing to augmenting their profitability. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims About Channapatna Toys: Location and History: Handmade and Chemical-Free: Shapes and Safety: -Source: The Print
Navratna Status of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
Context: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has been granted Navratna status. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL): What is Navratna status and how does it benefit RVNL? What was RVNL’s previous status and when did it receive […]
New President of World Bank
Context: Indian origin Ajay Banga was confirmed as the next President of World Bank. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Leadership of the World Bank: Key Points About World Bank World Bank Group Introduction to the 5 organizations of World Bank Group -Source: The Hindu
World Press Freedom Index 2023
Context: On the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) (3rd May), the World Press Freedom Index 2023 was published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About World Press Freedom Index Purpose: Background: Methodology: World Press Freedom Day Key highlights of the World Press Freedom Index 2023 are: Top […]
ESMA’s Derecognition of Indian CCPs
Context: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s financial markets regulator, has derecognized six Indian Central Counterparties (CCPs) from April 30, 2023, in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Why has ESMA Derecognized Indian CCPs? Impact of ESMA’s derecognition of Indian […]
Manipur’s Widespread Unrest
Context: Manipur has been restive since February when the BJP-led government launched an eviction drive seen as targeting a specific tribal group. The drive led to protests but not on the scale of the one on May 3 triggered by the Manipur High Court’s direction to the State to pursue a 10-year-old recommendation to grant […]
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act 2013
Context: More than half — 16 — of India’s 30 national sports federations do not have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), a legal requirement under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is the law against sexual harassment of women at the […]
About Food Street Project
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya recently reviewed the ‘Food Street Project’. About Food Street Project: The Food Street Project is an initiative aimed at developing 100 healthy and hygienic food-streets across India to encourage safe and healthy food practices, reduce foodborne illnesses and […]
National Mission for Clean Ganga
Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) organized the ‘River-Cities Alliance (RCA) Global Seminar: Partnership for Building International River-Sensitive Cities’. About National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) The NMCG now has the status of an Authority and its key […]
Role of Civil Service in Democracy
The Conflict Between Civil Servant and Minister Relationship In the Indian context, the relationship between civil servants and ministers is critical for the smooth functioning of the government machinery. However, there are times when conflicts may arise due to various reasons. Here are some pointers that highlight potential sources of conflict between civil servants and […]