Constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir for UPSC Prelims
J&K UT geography: The new J&K Union Territory will comprise the territories of current Jammu and Kashmir regions Law and order will remain with the Centre, which now also has the power to declare financial emergency under Article 360 in the state LG replaces Governor: The Governor of current J&K will be the Lt Governor […]
Explained: Labour Laws Reforms for UPSC Exam
That the archaic labour laws in India need to be amended is beyond debate. They have protected only a tiny section of the labour force, facilitated rent-seeking, and have laid the ground for the casualisation of the labour force, the phenomenon of the missing middle in manufacturing, and the substitution of capital for labour in […]
THINKING BEYOND FARM SOPS
[sops (noun, plural): A thing, given or done as a concession to appease someone, whose main concerns or demands are not being met] Agriculture is a crucial segment for inclusive development and provides stimulus to the economy, especially when it is not doing too well. Since the country has several targets and commitments to be […]
UNFOUNDED OPTIMISM
The Economic Survey of 2020 acknowledges that 2019 was a difficult year for the global economy, including for trade and demand, and by extension a challenging period for the Indian economy as well. The Survey concedes that “a sharp decline in fixed investment induced by a sluggish growth of real consumption” has weighed down growth, which […]
Constitutional position of President of India for UPSC Exam
As per question asking the constitutional position of the President ,the constitution of India says. Article 52 said that there shall be a President of India and he will be the first citizen of India. Article 53 said that all the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and he is the supreme power […]
BAMBOO RESOURCES IN INDIA
Why in news? In an addressing of the Bamboo Conclave, it was said that – Bamboo is vital to India’s Post- COVID economy and will provide an opportunity for India to emerge as an economic power with the support of its Bamboo resources. Promotion of Bamboo in India Northeast consists 60% of India’s reserve of […]
PROCUREMENT OF MINOR FOREST PRODUCE
Why in news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has advised all states to speed up procurement operations for Minor Forest Produceto support the Tribals especially in the backdrop if situation created by COVID-19 and also keeping in view that it is now peak season for gathering of MFP. TRIFED’s Online Monitoring Dashboard An online monitoring […]
MATTERS TO BE HEARD BY CAT BENCH IN J&K ITSELF
Why in news? In the wake of the news reports appeared in a section of media that “GoI shifts all service matters of employees of J&K and Ladakh UTs to Chandigarh CAT”, it is clarified that neither the petitioner nor the lawyer need to go to Chandigarh for filling petition or appearing before the tribunal […]
GOVT CLEARS “ROADBLOCK” TO FAST-TRACK PMEGP PROJECTS
Why in news? In a significant policy decision, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has done away with the role of District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC), headed by the Distt. Collectors, in recommending the proposals under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP), thereby simplifying the entire procedure. As per the […]
E-NAM PLATFORM MOVING TOWARDS ONE NATION ONE MARKET
Why in news? 200 new mandis were added to the e-NAM platform from 7 States and by the end of May 2020 there will be around one thousand Mandis joining the e-NAM platform for marketing of Agricultural produce said the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. With the aim to reach the last mile […]