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Context: Plastic trash is abundant in our urban refuse, rivers, and forests, from the slopes of the highest peaks to the depths of abyssal trenches. A new study by researchers from Canada, the Netherlands, and the U.S. has reported that coastal lifeforms have also colonised plastic items in the ocean “The Anthropocene epoch” is the …
Read MoreCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of business strategy in contemporary times. It refers to the practice of companies taking responsibility for their impact on society and the environment. The concept has gained significant importance in India, as companies are increasingly recognizing their role in contributing to the well-being of society. Body …
Read MoreThe relationship between ethics and aptitude has long been debated in philosophy and social sciences. Ethics is concerned with moral principles and values, while aptitude refers to the natural ability or talent to do something well. Both ethics and aptitude play a significant role in shaping an individual’s personality and behavior. Body Ethics and Aptitude: …
Read MoreTourism is a significant contributor to India’s economy, accounting for 9.2% of the country’s GDP and employing over 80 million people (about twice the population of New York). India’s rich cultural heritage, diverse landscape, and hospitality make it an attractive destination for tourists. However, despite its vast potential, India’s tourism industry faces several challenges that …
Read MoreIndia’s space program, which began in 1962, has developed into a significant aspect of the country’s technological and scientific progress. India’s space program has advanced to the point that it is now an independent space-faring nation, with its own satellites and rocket launch capabilities. Body Evolution of India’s Space Program: The Indian Space Research Organisation …
Read MoreContext: Recently, The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 5(4) of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which states that a woman who legally adopts a child below three months old will be entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. The petition challenges Section 5(4) of the Act on …
Read MoreContext: On April 13, 1919, A British Colonel named Reginald Edward Harry Dyer ordered troops to surround the Jaliawala compound, situated between houses and narrow lanes, and launched indiscriminate firing on the assembled men, women and children who lacked the means to escape. Some of them jumped into a well located within the premises to …
Read MoreContext: Punjab CM unveiled a statue of Teja Singh Sutantar, former Sangrur MP and revolutionary leader, at Nihalgarh village in Sangrur district. Born in 1901 as Samund Singh in Aluna village of Gurdaspur district, Teja Singh completed his schooling and joined Khalsa College in Amritsar. After the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which had stirred patriotic …
Read MoreContext: It would not be wrong to say that Parliament in session is Parliament on public exhibition, whilst Parliament in Committee rooms is Parliament at work.’ Due to the sheer volume of information and scale of operations that the Indian Parliament is required to undertake, it is not feasible to take up all issues on …
Read MoreA key lacuna in India’s growth has been slow growth of manufacturing in labour-intensive sectors and concentration in capital intensive manufacturing sectors like auto parts, chemicals, software and pharmaceuticals. None of these sectors employ low-skilled workers in large numbers. The movement of workers out of agriculture into export oriented manufacturing industry has been especially slow …
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