Tag: GS 2
Reservation in Private Sector
In News Recently, a law has come into effect in Haryana that provides 75 percent reservation in the private sector to job seekers from the state. Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 Application: It applies to “all the Companies, Societies, Trusts, Limited Liability Partnership firms, Partnership Firm and any person employing ten or […]
Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge
In News About About Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge Significance Achievements Smart City Mission It was launched by the Hon’ Prime Minister on 25 June, 2015. The main objective of the Mission is to promote cities that provide core infrastructure, clean and sustainable environment and give a decent quality of life to their citizens through the application […]
Euthanasia: Right to Life vs. Right to Die
In News Earlier this month, a man became the first person in Colombia to be euthanized without the prerequisite of suffering from a terminal illness. His decision to die has reignited the debate over euthanasia and its application under the laws of different countries. About Mercy Killing: Also known as Euthanasia is an act of […]
ABC Framework
In News The Centre has brought all recognised higher education institutions, irrespective of their accreditation or rankings, under the ambit of the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC). The government has brought the IITs, IIMs and other Institutions of National Importance (INIs) under the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) framework, which allows students to pursue up […]
Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)
In News Ratings by Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) for the news channels will resume, after the organization revised its procedures and protocols. About Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC): is a Joint Industry Body founded by stakeholder bodies that represent Broadcasters, Advertisers, and Advertising and Media Agencies. Aim: BARC India owns and manages a transparent, […]
Political Parties Registration in India
In News Recently, the Election Commission of India reduced the notice period for registering new political parties in the five poll-bound states from 30 days to 7 days for parties who have published their public notice on or before 8 January 2022. Background The Commission has announced the General Elections for the Legislative Assemblies of […]
Suspension of MLAs
In News A bench comprising Justice AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari observed that the suspension for one year was “worse than expulsion” as the constituency is remaining unrepresented. About the recent issue On the first day of Parliament’s winter session last month, 12 Rajya Sabha members were suspended for the remainder of the session for […]
Global Risks Report 2022: WEF
In News Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Global Risks Report 2022. About the report, The Global Risks Report series tracks global risks perceptions among risk experts and world leaders in business, government, and civil society. It examines risks across five categories: Economic Environmental Geopolitical Societal Technological. Major Finding Social cohesion erosion”, “livelihood […]
NATO-Russia Council Meeting
In News Recently, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and Russia discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and its implications for security in Europe. About These talks happened at the NATO-Russia Council (NRC) which took place at the NATO headquarters in Brussels. NRC is a forum for consultation with Russia on security issues and cooperation. […]
