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Policy Watch - Direct Tax Code

Recently, a draft legislation on new direct tax code has been submitted by the task force to the Finance Minister. The task force headed by...

28 Nov 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

New Citizenship Regime

This article is based on “The misadventure of a new citizenship regime” which was published in The Hindu on 27/11/2019. It talks about...

28 Nov 2019 News Editorials

New Snake Species Found in Arunachal Pradesh

Why in News Recently, a new species of non-venomous burrowing snake, named Trachischium apteii has been found in the forested area of the Talley...

28 Nov 2019 News Analysis

NuGen Mobility Summit 2019

Why in News The three day NuGen Mobility Summit is being held at Manesar in Haryana. It is organised by the International Centre for Automotive...

28 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Emissions Gap Report by UNEP

Why in News Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released ‘Emissions Gap Report’, according to which India is the...

28 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Exercise Mitra Shakti

Why in News The 7th edition of India-Sri Lanka joint military training exercise Mitra Shakti– 2019 is scheduled to be conducted in Pune from 01...

28 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Perils of Electoral Politics

This article is based on “Preventing political coalitions of convenience” which was published in The Hindu on 27/11/2019. It talks...

27 Nov 2019 News Editorials

Saakshar Bharat

Why in News Female literacy rate in Telangana’s Sangareddy district has increased drastically by the district administration’s help and...

27 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Atapaka Bird Sanctuary

Why in News The Atapaka Bird Sanctuary at Kolleru Lake has become a safe breeding ground for two migratory species namely, Grey Pelicans and Painted...

27 Nov 2019 News Analysis

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019

The Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. Key Features Definition of a transgender person: The Bill...

27 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019

Why in News Recently, a Bill to merge the Union Territories (UTs) of Daman and Diu (D&D) and Dadra and Nagar Haveli (DNH) has been introduced in...

27 Nov 2019 News Analysis

New START Treaty

The New START Treaty is a treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on measures for the further reduction and limitation...

27 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Cartosat-3

Why in News Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched Cartosat-3 and 13 commercial nanosatellites into Sun Synchronous orbit from...

27 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC

Why in News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the framework on currency swap arrangement for the South Asian Association for Regional...

27 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Lokpal and Lokayukta

Why in News Recently, a new logo and a new moto were launched for Lokpal, the apex anti-corruption ombudsman. Key Points Logo It...

27 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Tribunals

Tribunal is a quasi-judicial institution that is set up to deal with problems such as resolving administrative or tax-related disputes. It performs a...

26 Nov 2019 National Institutions

Relevance of Fundamental duties

This article is based on ‘Importance of citizens’ duties’ which was published in The Indian Express on 26/11/2019. It talks about...

26 Nov 2019 News Editorials

The Big Picture: Legislative Impact Assessment

Recently, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha advocated the idea of Legislative Impact Assessment. He called for informed law-making process in the country...

26 Nov 2019 Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Discussions

Etalin Hydroelectric Project

The Central Government has recommended a biodiversity study of the proposed 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh by a credible...

26 Nov 2019 News Analysis

Panna Tiger Reserve

Why in News The tiger reintroduction project in Panna tiger reserve has completed a decade making it one of the best models of conservation in the...

26 Nov 2019 News Analysis