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Industry Transition Dialogue

Industry Transition Dialogue

Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Recently, India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, as a part of their joint initiative i.e. Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT). About LeadIT: The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) gathers countries and companies that are committed to action to achieve the Paris Agreement. It was launched by the governments of […]

What is E-Sanjeevani?

What is E-Sanjeevani?

Focus: GS III- Health Why in News? eSanjeevani’, Govt. of India’s free Telemedicine service integrated with NHA’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) The users of eSanjeevani can create their 14-digit unique Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and use it to link their existing health records What is E-Sanjeevani? Ministry eevani AB-HWC) in the hub and […]

GST Council Must Uphold Fiscal Federalism

Context The recent ruling of the Supreme Court held that the states were free to use means of persuasion ranging from collaboration to contestation. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment, Government Budgeting Dimensions of the Article Simultaneous or concurrent powers under Article 246A Composition of GST Council […]

Issues With Frivolous PIL Petitions

Context A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petitioner in the Supreme Court barely escaped having to pay ₹18 lakh for indulging in a “luxury litigation”. A Supreme Court Bench of Justice B.R. Gavai and Hima Kohli initially asked the litigant to pay ₹18 lakh, that is, ₹1 lakh for every one of the 18 minutes the […]

World’s First Liquid-Mirror Telescope

World’s First Liquid-Mirror Telescope

Context: In early 2022, India’s first liquid-mirror telescope, which will observe asteroids, supernovae, space debris and all other celestial objects from an altitude of 2,450 metres in the Himalayas, saw its first light as it peered into the zenith from the Devasthal observatory in Uttarakhand. Having entered the commissioning phase, it became the world’s first liquid-mirror […]

Radio-Frequency Identification 

Context: Baggage tags equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) will soon be available at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a first of its kind for the country. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is RFID tags? What is a barcode? Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology Vs barcodes Is RFID enhanced version […]

D2M Technology

Context The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and India’s public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati are exploring the feasibility of a technology that allows to broadcast video and other forms of multimedia content directly to mobile phones, without needing an active internet connection. The technology, called ‘direct-to-mobile’ (D2M) broadcasting, promises to improve consumption of broadband and utilisation of spectrum. […]

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967

Context: The Supreme Court recently put freeze on sedition proceedings under the Section 124A (sedition law) of the IPC for persons who have also been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) of 1967 in the same case or separately. This freeze has rejected bails for some journalist and JNU activists who also face […]

What Are Eco-Sensitive Zones?

What Are Eco-Sensitive Zones?

Context: The Supreme Court has directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum one km starting from their demarcated boundaries. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are Eco-Sensitive Zones? Activities Allowed in ESZs How are […]

Not-for-Profit Company

Context: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned a very young political leader (aged 50s) following a trial court order in a tax assessment case of his not-for-profit company. Relevance: GS II-  Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters Dimensions of the Article: What really is the situation? What is a Section 25 company? Prominent examples of […]

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