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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 […]

Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE)

In News The Union Cabinet has recently approved the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for the North East Region (PM-DevINE). More about the news About: Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) is a new scheme for the Northeastern states which was announced in the Union Budget.  The scheme will be operational for the […]

Section 66A of IT Act

In News Recently, the Supreme Court directed that no person should be prosecuted under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which has been struck down. Key Points Court’s Stand: The SC ordered not to register any complaint with respect to violation of Section 66A. It said that in all cases where citizens are […]

SALT Project

In News Recently, the World Bank extended an unconditional loan of $250 million for the SALT project in Andhra Pradesh. SALT Project About: Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) is a project undertaken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh with support from the World Bank. The SALT is the first project in the school education sector […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Space Bill & Potential of India’s Space Sector

In Context A new space Bill — a legal framework for commercial use of space will soon be released. More about the new bill The 2017 Bill: The previous Bill (of 2017) provides for imprisonment of up to three years and fine of over Rs 1 crore if  any activity is undertaken without prior licensing,  […]

Address Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health

In News The Lancet recently released a new report calling for radical action to end stigma and discrimination in mental health. World Mental Health Day was also celebrated on October 10th. About The new Lancet Commission: It is a grouping of over 50 contributors across the world, including people, academics, policymakers with lived experience of […]

Poverty in India & Lessons from China

In News Recently the World Bank released its latest report on global poverty.  Report highlights Economic upheavals & reversal: Report stated that “economic upheavals brought on by Covid-19 and later the war in Ukraine” had produced “an outright reversal” in poverty reduction across the planet.  The pace of poverty reduction had been slowing down anyway […]