2 New Union Territories- J&K, Ladakh
The revoking of Kashmir’s special status is going to be one of the most historic decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On August 5, 2019, the Union government abrogated Article 370 of the Indian Constitution which had guaranteed special status to J&K, scrapped Article 35A that prot
Failure to follow CSR norms may lead to jail
Corporate Affairs Ministry will now be able to give directions to companies to ensure compliance with CSR norms The Parliament has passed amendments to the Companies Act, advocating for stricter laws governing corporate social responsibility (CSR). Violation of CSR norms will attract fines for both
Study that Assesses Innovation in India’s Governance
In a recent study, published in the Economic Political Weekly, authors Dipti Gupta and others assessed the state of innovation in the Indian public administration, by analysing the 103 policies and initiatives by departments of central and state governments that secured the Prime Minister’s Awards
Freshwater Reservoir Discovered Off US East Coast
The delayed monsoon this year has severely affected many areas in the country, and especially Chennai, which has been reeling under severe water shortage. According to World Health Organization (WHO), by 2025, half of the global population will be living in “water-stressed areas”. According to t
“1 in 5 people have mental health condition in conflict zones”: The Lancet
Being in the rat race and meeting deadlines daily are sure causes of mental health disorders. Don’t we hear of dreadful mishaps relating to road rage every other day? However, this impact on health is increased manifold in conflict ridden areas of the world. According to an analysis of 129 studies
Lather on Safe Sunscreens
The sun’s blazing hot rays do untold damages to the skin. With summer at its peak, it is not recommended to go out without applying a sunscreen of at least 50 SPF on the exposed areas of face and body to ward off the dangers of the UV rays. A new study, reported in Down […]
CSR funds to help set up gaushalas
The corporate social responsibility (CSR) movement began as a response to pave the way for corporations to play a role in ameliorating social problems due to their economic clout and overarching presence in daily life. CSR funds are channelised for eradicating hunger, poverty, malnutrition and promo