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Special Category Status (SCS)
In News Recently, the Andhra Pradesh High Court questioned the Centre for not granting Special Category Status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh. Background In 2016, a special package was given to Andhra Pradesh in lieu of the special status, but industrial incentives being given to a few other States under package-2 were not being given to […]
Process for Repealing a Law
In News The Prime Minister announced that the three contentious farm laws passed last year would be repealed. He also said that the process of repealing the laws which are currently stayed by the Supreme Court will take place in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Three Farm Laws The three farm laws are: Farmers […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1&10 Farmers reap Modi climbdown (Polity and Governance/Economy) the Union government’s recent step to the repeal of the three farm laws, what are key provisions of 3 Farmers Bills and The Controversies Surrounding them, why there is need of “Reforms” […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2&3 1 Govt. relents, decides to spike farm laws (Governance/Economy) What were the farm laws that have been repealed? Why had the need been felt? In what circumstances were the laws passed? When and how did the farmers’ protests start, […]
What is ‘Right to Repair’?
In News Recenlty, Apple announced an official program enabling customers to repair their iPhones with Apple-certified components and parts. Background Recently, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order calling on the Federal Trade Commission to curb restrictions imposed by manufacturers that limit consumers’ ability to repair their gadgets on their own terms. The UK […]
Operation Sankalp
In News Indian Navy’s ship Trikand is currently deployed in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman as part of Operation Sankalp. The deployment aims at instilling confidence in the maritime community and contributing to regional maritime security Operation Sankalp About: Operation Sankalp was started in June 2019 after there were explosions on board […]
National Digital Drugs Databank
In News The Competition Commission of India (CC) has recommended the creation of a National Digital Drugs Databank and strict enforcement of drug quality standards to boost price competition among generic drugs in India. Major Highlights of the report Aim of creating National Digital Drugs Databank: It will be created and made available to regulators, […]
Jaffna Cultural Centre
In Context Jaffna Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province awaits inauguration nearly two years after its construction. Built with an Indian grant of $11 million and was completed in early 2020. About Jaffna Cultural Centre The Centre is being developed as an iconic building that will emerge as a cultural forum that embodies coexistence […]
Majuli River Island
In News Majuli Island is affected by soil erosion, coupled with changing climatic conditions and thereby affecting the agriculture and livelihood of the inhabitants. The Brahmaputra has devoured half of the island over the last six decades. Majuli River Island About: Majuli means ‘the land between two parallel rivers’. Majuli is the world’s largest river […]
