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Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities

A parliamentary panel has recommended setting up a “dedicated cultural heritage squad” for the recovery of stolen antiquities. The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture said this in a report tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Monday. In its “Three Hundred Forty Eighth Report on the subject ‘Heritage Theft – The … Continue reading Heritage Theft – The Illegal Trade in Indian Antiquities

Border Disputes between States – Issues and Way Forward

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWMLvHqmz7o Central govt in December last year had informed the Parliament that there are boundary disputes arising out of demarcation of boundaries and claims and counter claims over territories between Andhra Pradesh-Odisha, Haryana-Himachal Pradesh, UT of Ladakh-Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra-Karnataka, Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Nagaland, Assam-Meghalaya, Assam-Mizoram. Some matters related to division of assets are also pending between … Continue reading Border Disputes between States – Issues and Way Forward

Governments of the State versus the Governor

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has written to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informing that he has ceased to enjoy pleasure in Finance Minister K N Balagopal, indicating that he wants the minister sacked. Kerala CM has said that he has undiminished trust and confidence in his minister. There have been several other incidents of tussle … Continue reading Governments of the State versus the Governor

Reducing the Steady Growth of Diabetes in India

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7idamG9LHg The growth of diabetes burden in India has been steady but has now assumed worrying proportions. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), India, says that, with more than 77 million diabetics, the country now has the second highest number of people suffering from this chronic metabolic condition anywhere in the world.

Indigenisation and Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing

The Government has taken several policy initiatives and reforms to promote indigenisation and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, under Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission in the defence sector. Important policy initiatives are as under:- Ministry of Defence has notified a ‘First Positive Indigenisation list’ of 101 items on 21 Aug 2020 and ‘2nd Positive Indigenisation list’ of 108 … Continue reading Indigenisation and Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing

The Carbon Border Tax: What are the Issues that India Raises

At the two-day G-20 ministerial meeting on environment and climate change in Italy, developing countries, including India, are expected to raise their concerns over the European Union’s recent proposal on the first of its kind carbon border tax.Under this proposal, the 27 EU nations will impose border tax on imports of carbon-intensive goods.Yet to be … Continue reading The Carbon Border Tax: What are the Issues that India Raises

Water Scarcity in India and Remedial Steps Taken

The average annual water availability of any region or country is largely dependent upon hydro-meteorological and geological factors. However, water availability per person is dependent on population of the country and for India, per capita water availability in the country is reducing due to increase in population. Also due to high temporal and spatial variation … Continue reading Water Scarcity in India and Remedial Steps Taken

Vice-President’s Address on Climate Change – Perfect Material for Essay

The Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu said that everyone must become a warrior in the movement to protect the environment in the light of the climate crisis the world is going through. “From Panchayat to Parliament, all stakeholders must act proactively in protecting the environment”, he added. He also stressed the need to act … Continue reading Vice-President’s Address on Climate Change – Perfect Material for Essay