DO NUMBERS MATTER IN RAJYA SABHA?
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha: Cooperation in Divergent Composition The Indian Constitution provides for parity of powers between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in law, making an exception in some cases. The Money Bill or Finance Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha which only can approve the Demands for Grants. The Rajya Sabha […]
INDIA MAY MISS NUTRITION TARGETS
Why in news? India is among 88 countries that are likely to miss global nutrition targets by 2025, according to the Global Nutrition Report 2020 released on 12th May 2020. Global Nutrition Targets In 2012, the World Health Assembly (WHA) identified six nutrition targets for maternal, infant and young child nutrition to be met by 2025. These require […]
GOVT. IDENTIFIES SECTORS FOR TAX SOPS
Why in news? The government has identified close to a dozen sectors, ranging from capital goods, defence, pharma and electronics to labour-intensive ones such as textiles and food where it is considering proposals for tax concessions. It is also pushing for land and procedural reforms to attract investment as part of a goal to be […]
FAC ON DIBANG VALLEY PROJECT AND AMRABAD TIGER RESERVE
Why in news? The environment ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has deferred its decision on granting forest clearance to: Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley The exploration of Uranium in Telangana’s Amrabad Tiger Reserve Details An FAC subcommittee report on April 21 recommended that the Etalin Hydroelectric Project, which will involve clearing 270,000 trees, be […]
PIB 15th May
Contents Injectable Silk Fibroin-based Hydrogel for sustained Insulin Lightweight carbon foam that can replace lead batteries GoI & AIIB sign agreement for USD 145 million INJECTABLE SILK FIBROIN-BASED HYDROGEL FOR SUSTAINED INSULIN Focus: GS-III Science and technology, Prelims Why in news? Scientists have developed the silk fibroin (SF) formulation using biocompatible additives and prepared an […]
NO VIOLATION OF AIR SPACE AT PANGONG TSO LAKE: IAF
Why in news? Helicopters of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) came close to the border during the face-off with the Indian Army near Pangong Tso lake in Eastern Ladakh. As per existing agreements between India and China, operation of fighter aircraft and armed helicopters is restricted to a distance from the LAC. According to […]
INDIA CAUGHT IN U.S.-CHINA SPAT OVER TAIWAN’S STATUS
Why in news? As tensions between the U.S. and China rise over the novel coronavirus pandemic, India is faced with a major choice on whether to support a U.S. move to reinstate Taiwan’s observer status at the World Health Assembly (WHA) or to China’s opposition to it. India is set to take over as the next Chairperson […]
PM: RS. 20-LAKH-CRORE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
Why in news? The Prime Minister, on 12th May, announced an economic stimulus package for ₹20-lakh-crore (estimated at 10% of the GDP), with a clearly defined leap towards economic reforms that will lead to Atmanirbhar Bharat, or a self-reliant, resilient India. Details This amount includes packages already announced at the beginning of the lockdown incorporating a […]
MANDIS LINKED TO E-NAM SEE 65% RISE
Why in news? COVID-19 has given a boost to e-NAM, the national digital platform for agricultural trade, with the number of connected mandis, or wholesale markets, up 65% since the lockdown, according to Agriculture Ministry data. The Centre recognised the potential of e-NAM in overcoming some of the hurdles of the lockdown, and introduced some […]
ENZYME MAKES MEN VULNERABLE TO COVID
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology, Prelims Why in news? Being male is a significant risk factor for COVID-19 regardless of age, according to a new study. Why are Males at a higher risk? The Study identified higher concentrations of a key enzyme in men’s blood as the reason for the increased risk of death they […]