Yearly Archives: 2023
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)
In News Recently, Cabinet has approved targeted subsidies to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Consumers. About It has approved a subsidy of Rs.200 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year. The subsidy is credited directly to the bank accounts of the eligible beneficiaries. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. […]
Supreme Court judgment on UAPA
In News Recently, Supreme Court clarified that a person who “is or continues to be” even a “mere member” of a banned organisation is liable to be found criminally liable under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for acting against the sovereignty and integrity of India. Major Highlights of judgment The judgment referred to Section […]
OBC Listing
In News Recently, Odisha Government introduced an OBC law to include castes in the State list by notification. About The State government has proposed an amendment in Section 9 of the Odisha State Commission of Backward Classes Act 1993, by inserting, “notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the State government, may, by notification, include such […]
Ban on Transgendered female athletes
In News Recently, transgender women have been barred from competing in the female category by World Athletics (WA)(the international governing body for track and field) Major Points WA has followed the path of FINA, the international swimming federation, which enforced a similar ban in June last year. The ban & research: Transgender women who have […]
Amendment to Finance Bill 2023
In News Recently, the Union Government has amended the Finance bill 2023 to simplify the tax system. Important Highlights Of The bill: The Union Government has scrapped the long-term capital gains treatment (with indexation benefits) for income from debt mutual funds and other schemes that invest up to 35% in equity shares of domestic companies. […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3& 17 Rahul convicted in a defamation case, Congress scrambles to keep him in House After Rahul Gandhi’s conviction What is SC’s the Lily Thomas verdict, which impacts Rahul Gandhi case (Polity and Governance) What is defamation? And How does an MP’s […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Rahul gets two-year jail term in defamation case (Polity and Governance) What is defamation?, Legal provisions, Supreme Court‘s observations, their implications and way ahead GS 2 1 India rejects J&J’s attempt to extend patent on TB drug (Health) What […]
Freedom of Press
Recently, the Chief Justice of India stated that ‘Press must remain free if a country is to remain a democracy’.
Bedaquiline
In News Recently, the Indian Patent Office rejected Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to extend its monopoly on manufacturing Bedaquiline in India. About Bedaquiline is an oral medication used to treat active tuberculosis. it is particularly used to treat multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) It has a unique mechanism of action, targeting the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthase enzyme […]
Editorial Analysis
- One Nation, One Election: Constitutional Concerns
- Rights, Justice, Action For India’s Women Farmers
- Protecting Women’s Rights Amid Conflict and Instability
- US & Israel’s Strikes On Iran: Strategic, Humanitarian and Global Implications
- Internationalisation of the Indian Rupee: A Gradual & Strategic Shift