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Appropriation Bills

In News Recently, the Opposition slammed the Central Government during continued discussion on the Appropriation Bills in Rajya Sabha. About Issues raised by the Opposition:  Funds:  Gross miscalculation of expenditure in the Budget. There was misplaced focus when the funds were allocated. Women: Focused attention on Gender budgeting to address concerns of women impacted by […]

Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha

In News Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook has become a bone of contention in the Upper House.  About Rule 267 It allows for the suspension of a day’s business to debate the issue suggested by a Member. The Rule gives special power to a Rajya Sabha member to suspend the pre-decided agenda of […]

UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites

In News Gujarat’s Vadnagar town, the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera, and the rock-cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With this, India now has 52 sites on UNESCO Tentative List. The list indicates the rich cultural and natural wealth of India and shows […]

Karnataka Reservation Bill

In News Recently, the Karnataka government tabled a Bill in the Legislative Assembly to increase reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the state. Key Points About: The Chief Minister of Karnataka introduced The Karnataka Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions and of Appointments or posts in the services […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   6 Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission  (Constitutional Bodies)   Know about Election Commission of India,Powers and Functions ,Issues ,what manner of appointment is sufficient to preserve the independence of the ECI, and the fairness of elections? And more suggestions  […]

Low-value Loans Fuelling NPAs in Education Sector

In Context Recently, the data on Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in education loans of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) was obtained through the Right to Information Act. The data highlights Loans for premier institutes vs secondary institutes: The data shows that the default rate is much lower for loans disbursed to students in premier institutes as compared […]

Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill-2022

In News The Lok Sabha has recently referred the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill-2022 to a joint committee of Parliament. The government had introduced the Bill that proposes merger of any cooperative society into an existing multi-state cooperative society. About joint committee of Parliament  Meaning: It is one type of ad hoc Parliamentary committee constituted […]

Project Cheetah & CAMPA

In News Recently, the Union government said that Funds from Project Tiger as well as the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management & Planning Authority (CAMPA) were used to finance the project to bring African cheetahs to India. The Centre was asked the details of the cost of transfer and yearly maintenance cost of African Cheetahs.  More […]

Outcomes of United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15)

In News  Recently, The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada with a landmark agreement to guide global action on nature through to 2030.  This conference was the biodiversity equivalent of the more high-profile climate meetings that are held every year. About the Conference  It is chaired by China, hosted by Canada, and […]

Formation of Fog

In News Recently, dense fog has enveloped northwestern India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, parts of Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan. About The fog episodes are likely to recur over the Indo Gangetic Plain for the next three days. It will keep visibility poor in the hours before and after daybreak. Fog Formation Fog forms […]