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Day: July 18, 2024
Q. The classification of bills as Money Bills has been a contentious issue in recent years. Examine the constitutional provisions regarding Money Bills and discuss how their interpretation impacts the balance of power between the two houses of Parliament.” (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answer Published Core Demand of the Question: Examine the constitutional provisions regarding Money Bills. Discuss how interpretation of Money Bill impacts the balance of power between the two houses of the Parliament. Answer: The classification of bills as Money Bills has become Read More …
Q. Assess the arguments for and against state-imposed domicile reservations in private employment in India. What are the key considerations that policymakers should take into account when addressing these issues? (15 Marks, 250 Words)
Answer Published Core Demand of the Question Assess the arguments supporting state-imposed domicile reservations in private employment in India. Highlight the arguments opposing state-imposed domicile reservations in private employment in India. Shed light on the key considerations that policymakers should Read More …
Karnataka Cabinet Clears Bill Mandating Local Job Reservations
Context The Karnataka Cabinet cleared a Bill mandating 50% reservation for locals in management jobs and 75% in non-management positions. About The Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates within the Industries, Factories, and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, has taken centre Read More …
Rules Governing Civil Servants: Puja Khedkar Controversy
The Centre constituted a single-member committee under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to examine all documents submitted by probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar to secure her candidature in the civil services. Background Questions raised about the appointment: Khedkar secured a rank of Read More …
Sutlej River reduced to a rivulet due to constructions
Recently, a Supreme Court judge has said the construction of dams on the Sutlej has turned the trans-Himalayan river into a rivulet, altering the entire ecosystem and eco chain. He emphasised the critical link between the health of India’s agricultural sector and its rivers. He also elaborated on how climate change is also harming agriculture Sutlej Read More …
Maharishi Sushruta
Recently, the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) hosted the Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti in honour of Sushruta Jayanti 2024 (15th July). Maharishi Sushruta About: Maharishi Sushruta was an ancient physician from Kashi (Varanasi), revered as the Father of Indian Medicine and Surgery. Key Contributions Books: The Read More …
Article 341
Recently, The Supreme Court of India ruled that states cannot make changes to the Scheduled Caste list published under Article 341 of the Constitution and quashed the 2015 Bihar government notification categorising Tanti-Tantwa community as Scheduled Caste. Background Enactment of Legislation: The Bihar Read More …
Glimpses of LUCA
Recently in a new study, scientists have suggested that the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) could have formed just 300 million years after the Earth formed. A recent study in Nature Ecology and Evolution, employing genomic analysis and the molecular clock, estimated LUCA’s origin Read More …
RBI Rules On Managing Financial Fraud
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued three revised master directions on fraud risk management for Regulated Entities. These master directions have been prepared based on a comprehensive review of the earlier Master Directions, circular and emerging issues. About Master Directions on Fraud Read More …