7 PM | Saubhagya Scheme-An analysis | 30 January, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Saubhagya scheme: The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya Scheme was launched in September 2017 with the aim to achieve universal household electrification by providing last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all households in rural and urban India. States and Union Territories are required to… Continue reading 7 PM | Saubhagya Scheme-An analysis | 30 January, 2019

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7 PM | Gandhi’s relevance for contemporary India | 30 January, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The article discusses the relevance of Gandhi’s teachings for contemporary India. Gandhi has become an iconic figure, a symbol of many things for many people. His techniques have universal appeal which are not only relevant today but relevant for all times and ages. The 21st Century has… Continue reading 7 PM | Gandhi’s relevance for contemporary India | 30 January, 2019

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7 PM | Women in Indian Politics: | 30 January, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Status of women political participation across globe: Only 24 per cent of all national parliamentarians are women Rwanda has the highest number of women parliamentarians worldwide (61.3%) Wide variations in the average percentages of women parliamentarians in each region Nordic countries: 42.3%; Americas: 30%; Europe including Nordic countries:… Continue reading 7 PM | Women in Indian Politics: | 30 January, 2019

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National Statistical Commission:

National Statistical Commission: Issue: Two remaining National Statistical Commission (NSC) members resigned Grievances of NSC members are: NSC running at half strength and government moving very slowly on appointing new members NSC has been systematically bypassed in its functions with involvement of NITI Aayog No consultation with NSC before the release of back series GDP… Continue reading National Statistical Commission:

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139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report

139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report Economy News According to a report titled Airpocalypse III, by Greenpeace, there are 139 Indian cities that breach air pollution standards but are not included in the Centre’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Important facts The exclusion of cities is due to the fact that the… Continue reading 139 polluted cities not on clean air plan: report

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Include Chin refugees in citizenship Bill: Chakma NGOs

Include Chin refugees in citizenship Bill: Chakma NGOs Polity News: The article discusses the origin and problems of Chin tribes. Facts: Eight organisations of the Chakma community have appealed to the Centre to further amend the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill for including Myanmar along with Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan for allowing citizenship status to Chin tribe.… Continue reading Include Chin refugees in citizenship Bill: Chakma NGOs

Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment

Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment Environment News: The article discusses WtE plants working in India and their challenges. Facts: WtE plants process municipal solid waste to generate electricity through incineration. There are 5 municipal WtE plants operational in India with a total capacity of 66.4MW electricity per day,… Continue reading Waste-to-Energy plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose threat to environment

Think universal basic capital

Think universal basic capital Economy Article The article discusses universal basic capital as an alternative to universal basic income Analysis Universal Basic income (UBI) UBI is a minimum income (direct cash transfers) guaranteed by the state to every individual every month. It is premised on the belief that every person should have a right to… Continue reading Think universal basic capital

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