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What is De-Dollarisation De-dollarisation refers to the replacement of the U.S. dollar by other currencies as the global reserve currency. Why De-Dollarisation? A reserve currency refers to any currency that is widely used in cross-border transactions and is commonly held as reserves by central banks. Countries have tried to dethrone the dollar as the global …
Read MoreQ5. While the Civil Services Board can be a step forward in making the Indian bureaucracy more effective, it has its own issues which need to be addressed. Analyse. The Civil Services Board (CSB) is a panel formed to regulate transfers and postings of higher ranking civil services officers in the country. It is headed …
Read MoreParliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by the Members of Parliament (MPs) under Article 105 of the Constitution, individually and collectively, so that they can ‘effectively discharge their functions’. The privileges include freedom of speech in House proceedings, freedom from arrest in civil cases for a certain period when the House is in …
Read MoreThe first general elections to the Lok Sabha and all state legislative assemblies were held together in 1951-21 and this practice was continued till 1967. With the premature dissolution of some State assemblies in 1968 and 1969, this cycle was disrupted. This idea has again gained ground when the Prime Minister of India, in recent …
Read MoreFederalism is one of the basic features of the Indian Constitution. The Constitution of India provides for a division of legislative powers and functions between the Union and different constituent units of the country. However, there arise several Center-State conflicts related to certain matters, which are resolved by courts through various doctrines like Doctrine of …
Read MoreWhile the multiplicity of central investigative agencies are critical to achieve various objectives, this creates some issues, at times. Recently, the Chief Justice of India called for the creation of an independent umbrella institution by bringing these central agencies under one roof. The need arises because of the following reasons: To address system related issues: …
Read MoreNews: In the Nayagarh area of Odisha, the Kondh tribe celebrates Bihan Mela. Farmers take part in the Bihan Mela, often known as the seed festival. As soon as farmers have finished harvesting the Kharif crops, which comprise both hybrid and native kinds of paddy, millets, maize, and sorghum, preparations start. Women are in charge …
Read MoreNews: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was contacted by the Lysosomal Storage Disorders Support Society in order to request quick action for the treatment of Fabry Disease sufferers. Fabry disease is a rare genetic condition of glycosphingolipid (fat) metabolism caused by a lack of alpha-galactosidase A (-Gal A) or its activity being …
Read MoreNews: The updated Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme was recently introduced by the Union Minister for MSME. The Government of India (GoI) introduced the CGTMSE Scheme in 2000 to provide collateral-free loans to the micro- and small-enterprise sector. Existing and new businesses can apply to have their operations covered …
Read MoreNews: Adivasi rights advocates criticised India’s delegate at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) for saying that the term “indigenous people” did not apply in the context of India. The government’s stance conflicts with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which India has accepted. This international document recognises the …
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