Windfall Tax in Energy Sector
Context Finance Minister defended the Centre’s windfall tax on domestic crude oil producers. She proposed the windfall tax as a way to rein in the enormous profits made by some oil refiners. These refiners chose to export fuel in order to capitalise on rising global prices while affecting domestic supplies. Relevance GS Paper 3: Resource […]
India Confronts Sri Lanka over Tamils at UNHRC
Context India chastised Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for failing to meet its commitments to find a political solution to the ethnic Tamil minority issue. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, India and its Neighbourhood Mains Question “Despite deep ties, India […]
What is the Collegium System?
Context: The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) U.U. Lalit has recommended eight names for appointment to the Bombay High Court. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Working of the Collegium System and NJAC Appointment procedure of HC Judges […]
Economically Weaker Sections Quota
Context: A Constitution Bench, hearing petitions against the 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections in government jobs and admissions, will examine whether the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, by which it was introduced, violates the basic structure of the Constitution. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: EWS quota: What are the […]
Serious Frauds Investigation Office
Context: The Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested the alleged mastermind of a widespread racket involving the setting up of shell companies with Chinese links and supply of dummy directors. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Serious Fraud Investigation Office Objectives What are the Shell Companies? About Serious Fraud […]
Make in India – Backside Loop Hole
Context The scope and viability of the Production Linked Incentive scheme are discussed in this article (PLI). The government has set aside Rs 1.97 lakh crore for PLI schemes in various sectors in Budget 2022-23, with an additional allocation of Rs 19,500 crore for PLI for solar PV modules. Relevance GS Paper 2: Growth & […]
What is Operation Gear Box?
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) launched operation ‘Gear Box’ to stop heroin smuggling, seizes 39.5 kg of contraband from Kolkata port. The heroin was examined and seized under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. What is Operation Gear Box? Operation Gear Box is […]
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
Context: Recently, Juul Inc, a dominant player in the e-cigarette or Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) market, agreed to pay $438.5 million to settle claims by 34 US states and territories which said its marketing led to an increase in teenage vaping.Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What are electronic […]
Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme
Context: The Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme has rolled out in Rajasthan with the objective of providing economic support to the poor and needy families living in the cities through work to be provided on demand for 100 days in a year. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Who […]
Adoption Procedure in India
Context: Recently, District Magistrates (DM) have been empowered to give adoption orders instead of courts. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 What do the amended rules say? Concern over the revised rules Adoption procedure in India What are the challenges? Juvenile […]