Tag: GS 2
SC, ST Reservations in Promotions
In News The Supreme Court has refused to dilute conditions for reservations in the promotion of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in government jobs, adding that it cannot lay down a new yardstick. About Court judgements: Right from the Indra Sawhney verdict of 1992, popularly known as the Mandal Commission case to the […]
NeoCov Coronavirus
In News Recently, the scientists clarified that NeoCov is related to the Middle East respiratory syndrome or MERS-coronavirus. What is NeoCoV? It is a bat coronavirus that was first identified in 2011. It was found in a population of bats in South Africa and to date has spread exclusively among these animals. It was identified […]
Ukraine Crisis: India’s Response
In News Recently, India called for a “peaceful resolution” of the situation (ongoing crisis between Russia and the West ) through “sustained diplomatic efforts” for “long-term peace and stability” in the region and beyond. Image Courtesy: Economist, BBC Background Ukraine and Russia share hundreds of years of cultural, linguistic and familial links. As part of […]
Suspension of MLAs
In News Recently, the Supreme Court quashed a one-year suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs. Background They were suspended after the government accused them of “misbehaving” with the presiding officer. They were suspended for a year for, as called, “grossly disorderly conduct” in the House. Reasons given by the Court for Quashing Irrational act: It […]
Revision of SOP for Integrity Pact
In News The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has revised the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for adopting and implementing the Integrity Pact. What is Integrity Pact? The ‘Integrity Pact’ envisages an agreement between the prospective vendors/bidders and the buyer, committing persons and officials of both sides to not resort to any corrupt practices in any aspect […]
Formulation of the Union Budget
In Context With the economy still hurting from the pandemic, the upcoming Budget is likely to address concerns around growth, inflation and spending. About Budget The Union Budget of India is referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India. The term ‘Union Budget’ is nowhere mentioned in the […]
America COMPETES Act
In News Recently, the United States House of Representatives unveiled the ambitious America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022( America COMPETES Act ). About America COMPETES Act of 2022 It proposes to open up new vistas for talented individuals from across the world with a new start-up visa. […]
Central Asia Meet
In News In their first-ever summit meeting held India and the five Central Asian countries of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyz Republic have decided to form a joint working group on Afghanistan, while agreeing to a “common approach” when dealing with the Taliban regime there. About The India-Central Asia summit that marked 30 years […]
Racial Profiling of the Chakmas and Hajongs
In News The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Arunachal Pradesh government to submit an action taken report against the racial profiling and relocation of people belonging to the Chakma and Hajong communities. Background The north-eastern States have had a history of being paranoid about outsiders outnumbering […]
