Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 15 January 2020
Contents: CRZ rules eased for ‘Blue Flag’ beaches Iran nuclear deal: EU launches dispute mechanism ASER Study: Gender Disparity in Education system Improving the Credibility of India’s Statistical System Anti-profiteering body steps up GST compliance drive How India is Resetting its ties with the World SC rejects curative pleas of 2 Nirbhaya death row convicts […]
KERALA GOVT. CHALLENGES CAA IN SUPREME COURT
Why in news? The Kerala Government challenges Centre in Supreme Court nearly 15 days after the Assembly unanimously requested the Centre to abrogate the law on December 31, 2019. The original suit has been Filed under Article 131 of the Constitution. The SC has “original” jurisdiction in disputes between States or the Centre and State(s). […]
SC REJECTS CURATIVE PLEAS OF 2 NIRBHAYA DEATH ROW CONVICTS
Why in news? The curative petitions on Nirbhaya gang rape & Murder case, Vinay Sharma, 26, and Mukesh Singh, 32, who were sentenced to death in the 2012, were rejected by a five-judge Supreme Court Bench, led by Justice N.V. Ramana, on 14th January 2020. A party can take only two limited grounds in a […]
HOW INDIA IS RESETTING ITS TIES WITH THE WORLD
Why in news? India’s shift in trade strategy is evident from its decision to opt out of RCEP and the increasing engagement with the US and EU. Details India announced its exit from the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) deal at the Bangkok summit on 4 November. While countries like Japan are still trying […]
ANTI-PROFITEERING BODY STEPS UP GST COMPLIANCE DRIVE
Why in news? NAA with the Centre stepping up a GST, A wave of orders is expected in the months of February, March and April of 2020, with the Centre stepping up a goods and services tax (GST) compliance drive. Background The National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) was established under section 171 of the Central Goods […]
IMPROVING THE CREDIBILITY OF INDIA’S STATISTICAL SYSTEM
Why in news? National Statistical Commission shows importance, A study by R.B. Barman, the former chairman of the National Statistical Commission shows: it is important to directly address the issues in growth calculations, and also to restore the credibility of the Indian statistical system Suggestions by Barman Mapping the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) data, […]
ASER STUDY: GENDER DISPARITY IN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Why in news? The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) was released on 14th January. The report is based on a survey to assess learning outcomes in school-going children. The report was conducted in 26 districts across 24 states by education non-profit Pratham. It revealed gender disparity in parents opting for private schools over government […]
IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL: EU LAUNCHES DISPUTE MECHANISM
Why in news? EU Launces dispute mechanism, Britain, France and Germany ratcheted up pressure on Iran on 14th January to cease its violations of a landmark nuclear deal, stressing that they want to resolve differences through talks. More about EU dispute resolution mechanism Under JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism by EU, countries have 30 days to […]
CRZ RULES EASED FOR ‘BLUE FLAG’ BEACHES
Why in news? ‘Blue Flag’ to restrict the construction, The Environment Ministry has relaxed Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules that restrict construction near beaches to help States construct infrastructure and enable them to receive ‘Blue Flag’ certification. More about Blue Flag Certification The certification of Blue Flag Programme started in France in 1985 and has […]