Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Context: Recently, The Supreme Court upheld the core amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which gives the government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) virtually unbridled powers of summons, arrest, and raids, and makes bail nearly impossible while shifting the burden of proof of innocence on […]
Month: July 2022
MAINS ANSWER WRITING CHALLENGE – JULY 28
The lower production of wheat is a result of failure to anticipate the market demand amongst other factors. Do you agree? If yes, suggest measures to avoid such situations for the future. (250 words)
PM IAS JULY 28 – THE HINDU TOPICS
1. SC Upholds Powers of Arrest, Raid Under PMLA Front Page. GS 2,3; Govt Policies and Interventions, Money laundering, Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Network. 2. ‘Replacement Level Fertility Achieved’ Front Page. GS 1, 2; Gender, Issues Related to Women, Health. 3. Comply With New GNCTD Act: L-G To Speaker Page 2. GS 2, Polity. 4. Forest Rights Act: Well, Begun, Ready […]
PM IAS JULY 28 EDITORIAL
Centre To Amend Warehousing ActGS 2,3; Govt Policies and Interventions, Infrastructure, Growth and Development. Context: The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry has proposed significant changes to the 2007 Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act. Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act Of 2007: The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007, went into effect on October 25, 2010, to assure scientific storage by establishing infrastructure and procedural […]
PM IAS JULY 27 CURRENT EVENTS
Ramsar Site Context: India has added five more Ramsar sites, or wetlands of international importance, bringing the number of such sites in the country to 54 These are the Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and Pichavaram Mangrove in Tamil Nadu, the Sakhya Sagar in Madhya Pradesh and the Pala Wetlands in Mizoram. Relevance: GS […]
MAINS ANSWER WRITING CHALLENGE – JULY 27
Is economic growth possible without growth in employment opportunities? Comment its possibilities and its impact. (150 words)
PM IAS JULY 27 EDITORIAL
India Adds Five More Ramsar SitesGS Paper 3, Conservation. Context: India has added five more Ramsar sites, or wetlands of international significance, raising the country’s total to 54. These are the Karikili Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, the Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and the Pichavaram Mangrove in Madhya Pradesh, and the Pala Wetlands in Mizoram. About Ramsar Sites: A Ramsar […]
PM IAS JULY 27 – The Hindu Topics
1. Can Promises Of ‘Irrational’ Poll Freebies Be Curbed, SC Asks Govt. Front Page. GS 2, Elections, Governance, Govt Policies and Interventions. 2. Govt. Servant Has No Right to Claim Posting of Choice Page 2,3; GS 2, Governance, Govt Policies and Interventions, Ethics. 3. Rare Flight of Antarctic’s Light Mantled Albatross to T.N. Intrigues Researchers Page 4. GS 3, Wildlife and Conservation. […]
MAINS SYNOPSIS – JULY 27
is economic growth possible without growth in employment opportunities? Comment its possibilities and its impact. (150 words) Introduction: India has been facing a jobless growth for many years after of 1991 reforms. We have seen stagnation in agriculture and subdued growth in the agriculture sector. Both of which are labour intensive. However, good growth opportunities have […]
MAINS SYNOPSIS – JULY 25
The implementation of recruitment in the armed forces for a short tenure is seen as being a highly efficient way of selecting of highly motivated young minds. Can the same be successful for civil services? Discuss in 250 words. Introduction: Recently, the Defence ministry launched the Agniveer scheme which allows it to reject 75% of […]