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Why in the News? India is emphasizing a simplified mobility regime for its service sector workforce in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with the UK. Both nations are addressing pending issues within the FTA negotiations. Visa Facilitation for Service Firms: India urges the UK to align the visa regime to facilitate the operation …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A recent study suggests Neanderthals were early risers, and some modern humans may have inherited this trait from them. The research compared DNA from living humans with genetic material obtained from Neanderthal fossils, revealing similarities in clock-related genes between the two. Who are Neanderthals? Neanderthals, an archaic human species or subspecies, …
Read MoreWhy in the News / Background: India and the EU engaged in seven months of negotiations regarding the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) import duty case. The EU initiated dispute settlement proceedings against India in 2019, contesting the import duty imposed on various ICT products. The EU argued that India’s duty practices were inconsistent with …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Government reverses the ban, allowing the use of sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses for ethanol. Government initially banned the use . Source : PIB Highlights: Details of Flexibility: Caps the diversion of sugar at 17 lakh tonnes for the 2023-24 supply year (ends October 2024). Target: Government aims for 15% ethanol …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS2: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Key Points: Article 370, Special Status of Jammu & Kashmir , Abrogation of Article 370, Supreme court , Lt. Governor , Instrument of Accession. Why in the News? More than four years post the abrogation of Article 370, the recent unanimous Supreme Court ruling has …
Read MoreNews Today in New Delhi, Prime Minister will speak with Sultan of Oman Haitham Bin Tarik. Prime Minister and Indian President will give Sultan Haitham bin Tarik a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is also planned for Sultan Tarik to visit the National Gallery of Modern Art during his three-day State Visit. The Sultan …
Read MoreFocus: Tavleen Singh’s article advocates ending all reservations. Singh’s characterization of the ensuing discussion as “controversy” oversimplifies the discourse. Constitutional status of reservation: Article 15(4) – 1st Amendment, 1951 – Special provision for the Advancement of Backward Classes. Article 15(5) – 93rd Amendment, 2006 – Provision for Reservation for Backward, SC, and ST classes in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? ISRO is planning to launch Chandrayaan-4 and Bharatiya Antariksh Station. Chandrayaan-4 Mission Objective: Retrieve samples from the Moon. Timeline: Launch planned in four years. Technological Challenges: Developing robotic arm, docking mechanisms, sample transfer, and re-entry capabilities. Crucial Experiment: SPADEX experiment demonstrating autonomous docking capability to be launched in the next three …
Read MoreWhat is Asymmetric Federalism? Asymmetric federalism is a governance model where regions within a federal state enjoy varying degrees of autonomy, deviating from a uniform distribution of powers. It accommodates diverse needs, granting specific states or regions unique provisions or privileges, reflecting flexibility in the distribution of authority within the federal structure. Quasi-Federal Governance: India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Maldives government, led by President Mohamed Muizzu, has opted not to renew the hydrographic survey agreement with India. Initially signed on June 8, 2019, during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit, the agreement allowed India to conduct a hydrographic survey of Maldivian waters. Source: Pinterest Agreement Details and Termination Process: The …
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