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Examining Demonetisation

In News The Supreme Court recently said that it will have to examine the 2016 demonetisation decision. More about the news Petitions: The petitions are challenging the demonetisation of Rs 500 and 1000 currency notes by the government. Government’s stand: Centre has taken the stand that in view of the subsequent developments and passage of […]

Trend Analysis of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)

In News  Recently ,it has been observed that Probing the links between twin balance sheet crises and external commodity shocks could lead to a better understanding of the Non-Performing Asset (NPA)problem. About Non-Performing Asset (NPA) NPAs are loans or advances made by a financial institution, on which both principal or interest is unpaid for a […]

Surrogacy in India

In News The recent announcement by Tamil film director Vignesh and his wife, actor Nayanthara, that they had become parents to twin boys is building up into a controversy, with speculations that the couple opted for surrogacy. What is Surrogacy? Meaning Surrogacy is defined as a practice wherein one woman bears and gives birth to […]

RTI: Pendency of Cases

Context  The transparency regime set up by the Right to Information (RTI) Act has nearly 3.15 lakh pending complaints or appeals with 26 information commissions across India. RTI Pendency in India Pendency and delays:  As per the data obtained from several information commissions (ICs), the backlog of appeals or complaints with them is steadily increasing […]

Business 20 (B20)

Context Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) hosted a Conference on B20 Indonesia Global Dialogue in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry. Business 20 (B20) Formed in 2010, is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community.  B20 aims to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations on the priorities by each […]

Indian Cough Syrup & Deaths in Gambia

In News Recently, the Haryana state government decided to “completely stop” the production of medicines that caused deaths in Gambia. More about the news WHO Alert: WHO has issued a medical product alert for four contaminated medicines identified in The Gambia.  The four medicines are cough and cold syrups produced in India. Issue: These medicines […]

Merger of Amul with Cooperative Societies

In News Amul will be merged with five other cooperative societies to form a multi-state cooperative society (MSCS). About  Formed in 1946. Amul is an Indian dairy state government cooperative society, based at Anand, Gujarat. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd markets its products under the Amul brand. Amul spurred India’s White Revolution which […]

G7 Grouping

In News  The Ukrainian President  appealed to leaders of the Group of Seven nations for more air defence capabilities . The G7  pledged continued “financial, humanitarian, military, diplomatic and legal support  after Russian forces launched mass strikes About The G7 It is an informal forum of leading industrialised nations, which include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, […]

Principle of Seniority & Collegium System

In News  Chief Justice of India (CJI) U U Lalit has written to the government recommending his successor in the post, and as per the convention of seniority, Justice D Y Chandrachud will take over as the next CJI on November 9. About  The collegium  which Justice Chandrachud will head , will potentially make as […]

Mahakal Lok Corridor

In News Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Mahakal Lok corridor built at the Mahakaleshwar temple. More about the news The Mahakaleshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and houses one of the 12 Jyotirlingas (representation of Lord Shiva) in India. The Mahakal Lok corridor project: The Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor Development Project will provide better […]