Defence Indigenisation

Context:

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is laying a lot of stress on defence indigenisation, domestic procurement and defence exports.

During the period 2015–2021, over 60 per cent of capital procurement contracts of the MoD by number (190 out of 304) and 43 per cent by value (Rs 1,39,038 crore out of Rs 3,21,376 crore) were secured by the domestic industry.

The government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (ABA) aims to unlock the potential of the…

The Hijab Row

Context:

A number of Muslim girl students in Udupi, Karnataka, have been refused entry into their college.

The administration objects to them covering their heads with a hijab.

The girls invoke the protection of the Indian Constitution, whose preceptor Dr. B.R. Ambedkar once wrote, “the world owes much to rebels who would dare to argue in the face of the pontiff and insist that he is not infallible”.

Background:

Udupi has a proud tradition of…

District Good Governance Index (DGGI)

Context:

Union home minister Amit Shah recently launched the District Good Governance Index (DGGI) in Jammu and Kashmir, which is the first Union Territory to have such an index.

About the index:

Launched for 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

It has been prepared by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in partnership with the Union Territory’s administration.

Under the index, the…

National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)

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The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) was established to support adaptation activities in the States and Union Territories (UTs) of India that are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.

NAFCC is implemented in project mode and to date, 30 projects are sanctioned in 27 States and UTs.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has demarcated the Hazard Line for the…

Wetlands

Context:

World Wetlands Day celebrated at Sultanpur National Park

Two more wetlands of International Importance takes Ramsar sites numbers to 49 in India

Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav on World Wetlands Day 2022 stated that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is taking affirmative action, involving communities and citizens, in halting and reversing wetlands degradation and…

Submarine Cables

Context:

Tonga, an archipelago situated along with the series of fault lines called the ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Pacific region, is quite prone to earthquakes and volcanic activities.

On 15 January 2022, the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai volcano, which is 65 km north of Tonga, erupted underwater and led to a cascading tsunami that hit the main island, affecting around 1,00,000 people. Waves up to 4 feet, ash, and clouds of sulfur dioxide engulfed the region.…

Recidivism

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In recent times, recidivism has increased, as some of the released terrorists have carried out terrorist acts, including Ahmed Hassan (Parsons Green Bomber; 2017), Usman Khan (the London Bridge attacker; 2019), Kutjim Fejzulai (Central Vienna attacker; 2020), and Ali Harbi Ali (Murderer of Sir Amess; 2021).

What is recidivism?

The act of continuing to commit crimes even after having been punished or the tendency of a convicted criminal to…

Environmental Governance

Context:

The Supreme Court has asked the Government if it will create an Indian Environmental Service (IES) as recommended by a committee headed by former Cabinet secretary T.S.R Subramanian in 2014.

T.S.R Subramanian committee report on the environment:

The Subramanian committee was set up to review the country’s green laws and the procedures followed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).

It suggested…

Anti-Microbial Resistance:

Context:

Antimicrobial resistance is spreading rapidly worldwide, and has even been likened to the next pandemic – one that many people may not even be aware is happening.

A recent survey has revealed that antimicrobial-resistant infections caused 12.7 lakh deaths and were associated with 49.5 lakh deaths in 2019.

This is greater than the number of people who died from HIV/AIDS and malaria that year combined.

Antimicrobial resistance…

Environmental Impact Assessment

Context:

A move by the Union Environment Ministry to implement a ‘star-rating system’ has sparked controversy after one of its official communiqués became public.

Under this scheme, State-level environment committees that appraise industrial projects on their potential environmental risk would be incentivized with points for “transparency, efficiency, and accountability”.

This idea followed a Union Cabinet meeting this month to facilitate…

Addressing Pendency of Cases

Context:

The Chief Justice of India (CJI), speaking at the India-Singapore Mediation Summit in July 2021 had said that mediation should be made mandatory as a first step in dispute resolution and that a law should be framed in this regard.

CJI also expressed that courts should be the last resort for dispute resolution; therefore, one should explore the options of alternate dispute resolution.

Background:

It is undisputed that many civil…

NDRF Raising Day

Context:

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrates its Raising Day every year on January 19, since it came into existence on January 19, 2006

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on their Raising Day.

He mentioned: Disaster management is a vital subject for governments and policy makers. In addition to a reactive approach, where disaster management teams mitigate the situation post…

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Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the Union government would provide Rs.3,000 crore to Tamil Nadu in the next five years under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission to address critical gaps in health infrastructure and health research, especially at the district level.

Details of the Scheme:

The scheme aims at strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country. Its objective is…

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POSH ACT

About the Justice JS Verma Committee:

After the Nirbhaya incident in December 2012, the Justice JS Verma committee was formed and provided recommendations for tightening laws to combat crimes against women.

Recommendations of the JS Verma Committee on the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act:

In the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, the Justice J.S. Verma Committee suggested that an employment tribunal be established instead of an internal complaints…

MOLNUPIRAVIR CAPSULES

About Molnupiravir:

Molnupiravir is a type of antiviral drug.

It's a nucleoside analogue, which is a type of broad-spectrum antiviral medication.

They work by interfering with the activity of viral RNA (Ribonucleic Acids) polymerases, which are enzymes that help infected cells generate new viral RNA.

RNA is a polymer of ribonucleotides that is found in all biological cells and is an essential biological macromolecule.

It is primarily…

AADHAR VOTER CARD LINKAGE

Context:

The Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which aims to integrate electoral register data and voter ID cards to the Aadhaar ecosystem.

The measure aims to eliminate electoral roll duplication and give voters with several qualifying dates. This bill, on the other hand, has numerous flaws.

On the same day it was introduced, the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha.

It not only undermines the fundamental assumption…