India looks to deploy Naval Liaisons - (International Relation)
In the pandemic, the disabled remained an invisible minority - (Social Justice)
Question for the day
[{"explanation": "<p>Indian Ocean Commission has five member nations- Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion (an overseas region of France) and Seychelles. So, China, Peru, India and USA are not members of IOC.</p>\n<p>It is a regional forum in the Southwest Indian Ocean, comprising five nations — Comoros, France (Reunion), Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles. There are also seven <strong>observers</strong>: China, India, Japan, the Sovereign Order of Malta, the European Union, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and the United Nations. </p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following nations:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>China</li>\n<li>Peru</li>\n<li>India</li>\n<li>Mauritius </li>\n<li>Seychelles</li>\n<li>Madagascar</li>\n<li>U.S.A</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the above countries are members of Indian Ocean Commission?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee7ae7d7737d454c221a481", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2, 3 and 5 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7ae7d7737d454c221a482", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 3 and 7 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7ae7d7737d454c221a483", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>4, 5 and 6 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7ae7d7737d454c221a484", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>3, 4 and 5 only</p>"}], "question_id": "5ee7ae7d7737d454c221a480"}, {"explanation": "<p><strong>Statement 1 is INCORRECT.</strong></p>\n<p>Statement 1 is part of Article 21 and it is part of RIGHT TO FREEDOM.</p>\n<p><strong>RIGHT TO EQUALITY Includes – </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Article 14 - Equality before law</li>\n<li>Article 15 - Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth</li>\n<li>Article 16 - Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment</li>\n<li>Article 17 - Abolition of Untouchability</li>\n<li>Article 18 - Abolition of titles</li>\n</ul>", "question": "<p>Which of the following fundamental rights are part of “Right to Equality” as provided under Part III of the Constitution of India?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Protection of life and personal liberty</li>\n<li>Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth</li>\n<li>Equality before law</li>\n<li>Abolition of Untouchability</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee7aea37737d454c221a489", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aea37737d454c221a48a", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2, 3 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aea37737d454c221a48b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aea37737d454c221a48c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2, 3 and 4</p>"}], "question_id": "5ee7aea37737d454c221a488"}, {"explanation": "<p>The introduction of the GST was a major tax reform aimed at simplifying and rationalizing the indirect tax regime in India. It subsumed a number of central and state indirect taxes such as Excise Duty, Service tax, Central Sales Tax, VAT/ Sales Tax, Octroi duty etc. Some of the states had apprehension that introduction of the GST would lead to fall in their revenue. Hence, in order to allay the fears of the states, the Central Government promised for compensating the states for the losses in their revenue through the imposition of GST Compensation cess. Compensation cess is levied on luxury and sin goods, and the proceeds are used to compensate states for any loss they incur within the first five years of GST implementation. According to the GST Act, States and UTs with Assemblies are guaranteed compensation if the GST revenue growth is less than 14 per cent. The amount is paid every two months.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>VAT and Excise Duty have not been subsumed within GST</li>\n<li>It is not mandatory upon Centre to give GST Compensation Cess to states.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee7aec67737d454c221a48f", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aec67737d454c221a490", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aec67737d454c221a491", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aec67737d454c221a492", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5ee7aec67737d454c221a48e"}, {"explanation": "<p>Statement 1 is INCORRECT as Mozambique Channel does not lie close to Iran but is close to Madagascar. Strait of Hormuz is rather close to Iran. <br><img class=\"img_with_preview\" height=\"425\" src=\"https://tinglado-mediafiles.s3.amazonaws.com/media/editor_images/2020/6/15/22/55/12/5ee7aef87737d454c221a496_OI.PNG\" width=\"425\"><br><img class=\"img_with_preview\" height=\"307\" src=\"https://tinglado-mediafiles.s3.amazonaws.com/media/editor_images/2020/6/15/22/55/14/5ee7aefa7737d454c221a497_OI.PNG\" width=\"588\"/></br></img></br></p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mozambique Channel lies close to Iran</li>\n<li>Strait of Hormuz connects Gulf of Oman to Persian Gulf</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee7aefc7737d454c221a499", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aefc7737d454c221a49a", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aefc7737d454c221a49b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee7aefc7737d454c221a49c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5ee7aefc7737d454c221a498"}]
This article highlights about deep structural discrimination which has been ingrained in our society. This can be reflected in number of legislations passed by Central and State governments to enforce Article 15 of the Indian Constitution. The problem in India regarding discrimination has been felt across the lines of caste and class. So, government must pass an anti-discrimination law to put an end to discrimination in any form practised in our society.
Article 17 - Abolition of Untouchability
Article 15 -Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or
place of birth
Article 19 -Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
Article 30 –Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019
Amendment in Article 15
Amendment in Article 16
Behind the curve
The lockdown imposed due to COVID-19 has adversely affected the GST collection within India. The GST collections for the month of March have reduced to Rs 97,000 crores. This was much lower than the average GST collection of Rs 1 lakh crores in the previous 4 months. On account of this, there has been delay in the payment of GST compensation to the States.
In the first week of June, the Centre cleared pending dues of around Rs 36,000 crores to the states for the period of November 2019- February 2020. It is yet to pay the GST compensation to the states for the period starting from March 2020. The GST Council has been discussing on the ways to borrow money to pay the GST compensation to the States since last 2 months.
However, this decision has been postponed to the next GST Council meeting in July. Against this background, the article highlights that urgent steps must be taken by the Centre to compensate the states for their loss in the GST revenue at the earliest.
UNDERSTANDING THE GST COMPENSATION MECHANISM
SHORTFALL IN THE GST COMPENSATION AMOUNT
About GST Council
India looks to deploy Naval Liaisons
India joined Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) as Observer in March (along with Japan and the United Nations). India is now looking to post Navy Liaison Officers (LO) at the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) in Madagascar and also at the European maritime surveillance initiative in the Strait of Hormuz (EMASOH) for improved Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA).
Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)
Indian Ocean strategy of India
In the pandemic, the disabled remain an invisible minority
According to a report by the National Centre for the Promotion of Employment for Disabled Persons (NCPEDP) — which includes results from a study of 1,067 people with disabilities (about 73% male, 27% female) — over 73% of those surveyed faced serious difficulties due to the lockdown. According to professional psychologists, individuals with disability and their families are at a greater risk of poor health and quality of life outcomes because either their social status is affected by their disabilities or their disabilities are made worse by the inaccessibility that comes with social status. Lower income levels have been consistently correlated with poor health and inferior quality of life.
Why was the Disabilities Act enacted?
How does the UN Convention empower persons with disabilities?
Rights and Entitlements of Disabled as per 2016 Act
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