CONTENTS
- EWS quota
- Lumpy skin disease
- Withdrawal of monsoon
- National Logistics Policy
- Controversy over NAAC’s system
A Economically Weaker Sections Quota
Context:
The 10% quota for economically weaker sections (EWS) of society does not erode the rights of the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes or the Other Backward Classes, Attorney-General of India submitted before a Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India.
Relevance:
GS II: Government policies and Interventions
Dimensions of the Article:
- EWS quota: What are the issues fixed by the Supreme Court?
- What is the 103rd Amendment?
- How is EWS status determined under the law?
- What is the basis of the challenge to the amendment?
- What has been the government’s stand in this matter so far?
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Lumpy Skin Disease In India
Context:
The Mumbai Police have ordered the prohibition of cattle transportation in the city to prevent the spread of the lumpy skin disease (LSD).
Relevance:
GS II: Health
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is the lumpy skin disease?
- How does it spread?
- Symptoms
- What is the geographical distribution and how did it spread to India?
- What are the economic implications?
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Withdrawal of Monsoon
Context:
The southwest monsoon rainfall, 7% more than normal, has started to withdraw. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the system had begun retreating from parts of southwest Rajasthan and Kutch.
- The southern peninsula and central parts have had the bulk of the excess at 29% and 33%, respectively.
Relevance:
GS I- Indian Geography
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is Monsoon?
- Causes of Monsoon
- Importance of Monsoon for India
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National Logistics Policy in India
Context:
Prime Minister announced the National Logistics Policy, aimed at easing the movement of goods and boosting the trade sector in the Indian economy.
Relevance:
GS III: Indian Economy
Dimensions of the Article:
- What was the need for a logistics policy?
- Features of the National Logistics Policy
- How is the government focusing on improving logistics?
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Controversy Over NAAC’s System
Context:
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), which carries out quality checks or assessments of Indian Higher-level Educational Institutions (HEIs), courted controversy recently over the rating of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and allegations of bribery in the process.
Relevance:
GS II: Education, Government policies and Interventions
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is NAAC?
- What is the latest controversy about?
- How many institutions in India are accredited?
- Can all higher educational institutes apply for accreditation?
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