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Who are the farmers protesting at Delhi’s borders, and why?

Context: Anger against the three central farm legislations has been simmering since September. For the last three days, thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been marching toward the national capital and are nearing the borders. After failing to garner support from their respective state governments, the farmers ... .Read more

Updated on 28 November, 2020 Target 2021 GS2 Agriculture

Invest India, UNDP launch ‘SDG Investor Map’

Context: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Invest India, the national investment promotion agency under the Commerce & Industry Ministry, have launched the ‘SDG (sustainable development goals) Investor Map’ for India It identifies18 Investment Opportunities Areas (IOAs) in six critical sectors such as education a... .Read more

Updated on 27 November, 2020 GS2 International Relations

Narendra Modi pitches for ‘One Nation, One Election’

Context: Prime Minister again raised the pitch for “One Nation, One Election” and a single voter list for all polls in order to prevent the impact of the model code of conduct on development works every few months due to frequent spread-out polls. More on news: Mr. Modi was addressing the concluding session of the 80th All India Presidin... .Read more

Updated on 27 November, 2020 GS2 Polity

The 71st Constitution Day of India

Context: The Constitution Day also known as 'Samvidhan Divas', is celebrated in India on 26th November every year. About the Constitution Day: Also known as the National Law Day or National Constitution Day. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2015 notified the decision to celebrate the 26th day of November every year a... .Read more

Updated on 27 November, 2020 GS2 Polity

The pardoning powers of President: Comparing US and India

Context: Recently, US President Donald Trump exercised his powers under the Constitution to pardon his former National Security Advisor, twice pleading guilty to lying to the FBI, with less than two months of his presidential tenure remaining. Extent of the US President’s power to pardon: Constitutional mandate: The US President ha... .Read more

Updated on 27 November, 2020 GS2 Polity

‘National Portal for Transgender Persons

Context: A national portal to help transgender community members in applying for a certificate and an identity card online was launched by Social Justice and Empowerment. National Portal for Transgender Persons It has been developed within 2 months of Notification of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020. Aims: This hi... .Read more

Updated on 26 November, 2020 GS2 Social issues & Justice