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In Depth- India's Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 193 member countries, including India, got...
05 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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(This editorial is based on the article “Deterrence or Danger?” which appeared in The Hindu on 3rd January 2019.) The completion of...
04 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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The Ministry of Law and Justice has said there was no proposal as of now to increase the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 65 to 67 and of...
04 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Government Removes Price Cap on Innovative Drugs
The government has removed price restrictions on new and innovative drugs developed by foreign pharmaceutical companies under the Indian Patent Act,...
04 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Rajya Sabha Passes the Bill to Abolish the No Detention Policy
The Rajya Sabha has passed The Right of Children to Free & Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2018. The Bill, which was passed by the Lok...
04 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Merger of Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank, and Bank Of Baroda The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the merger of state-run Vijaya...
03 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Umbrella Scheme for Family Welfare and Other Health Interventions
Cabinet has approved the continuation of umbrella scheme for "Family Welfare and Other Health Interventions" during 2017-18 to 2019-20. The scheme...
03 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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The Big Picture - Women in Combat Role
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has recently said there are women officers engaged in exercises like mining and demining operations and also manning...
03 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Disruption, Concentration, and the New Economy
(This editorial is based on the article “Disruption, Concentration, and the New Economy” which appears in Livemint on 2nd January...
03 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Mainstreaming Victims of Crimes
(This editorial is based on the article “Mainstreaming Victims of Crimes” which appears in The Hindu on 1st January 2019.) When any...
02 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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(This editorial is based on the article “The future of free trade” which appears in Livemint on 1st January 2019.) The future of...
01 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Centre Extends AFSPA in Nagaland
The entire State of Nagaland has been declared ‘disturbed area’ for six more months up to June 2019, under Armed Forces (Special Powers)...
01 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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The Big Picture - Infrastructure and North-East
The central Government has given a big push to a diverse range of infrastructure projects in the North Eastern Region. The emphasis has been on...
01 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act
Last Updated: October 2022 For Prelims: Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, NALSA Judgement 2014, Private Members' Bill, Transgender...
31 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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The government has issued new rules regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in e-commerce. The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion...
31 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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Bimal Jalan Panel On Economic Capital Framework
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in consultation with the government, has set up a six-member committee headed by the former RBI Governor Bimal Jalan...
31 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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Sixth National Report to the Convention of Biological Diversity
India submitted its sixth national report (NR6) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) during the inaugural session of the meeting of the...
31 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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Cabinet Approved Changes to POCSO Act
The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 to make punishment more stringent for...
29 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2018
The Cabinet has approved the draft National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCIM) Bill, 2018, which seeks to replace the existing...
29 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification 2018
The Union Cabinet has approved the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2018 which were last reviewed and issued in 2011. CRZ Notification...
29 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
