Arunachal to seek 6th Schedule status (Polity & Governance + Environment) (Sixth Schedule, Article 371H, Constitution 55th Amendment, Tribes, National Park)
Capital air quality improves but still worse among big cities (Environment) (Air Quality Index)
The marginalisation of justice in public discourse - Lead Article - (Polity & Governance) (Distributive Justice, Distribution of Benefits and Burden, Need & Desert principle)
China floats BRICS 5G base as India mulls ban (Economy) (BRICS Innovation Base, 5G & Artificial Intelligence)
Magnets for Manufacturing - Article (Economy) (Attracting Manufacturing firms to India)
Question for the Day
[{"explanation": "<p>China has said that it is actively considering establishing a BRICS innovation base to strengthen practical cooperation with the five-member bloc, urging it to focus more on digital transformation, especially in 5G, Artificial Intelligence and the digital economy in the post-COVID-19 era.</p>", "question": "<p>The term \"BRICS Innovation Base\" has been in news recently with respect to</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f4696c57737d44c843989cc", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Marine Cooperation</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f4696c57737d44c843989cd", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Boosting International Trade</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f4696c57737d44c843989ce", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "Cooperating on Artificial Intelligence & 5G Technologies"}, {"option_id": "5f4696c57737d44c843989cf", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Environmental Protection of Corals"}], "question_id": "5f4696c57737d44c843989cb"}, {"explanation": "<p>Namdapha National Park is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and is located in Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. It is also the third largest national park in India in terms of area. It is located in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region and is recognized as one of the richest areas in biodiversity in India. The park harbours the northernmost lowland evergreen rainforests in the world at 27°N latitude. The area is also known for extensive Dipterocarp forests. </p>", "question": "<p>Namdapha National Park can be found in the state of</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f4696f67737d44c8a3764ee", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Arunachal Pradesh</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f4696f67737d44c8a3764ef", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Himachal Pradesh</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f4696f67737d44c8a3764f0", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Tripura"}, {"option_id": "5f4696f67737d44c8a3764f1", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Meghalaya"}], "question_id": "5f4696f67737d44c8a3764ed"}, {"explanation": "<p>The Government of India conferred statehood on the Union territory of Arunachal Pradesh through The Constitution (Fifty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1986.</p>", "question": "<p>Arunachal Pradesh became a State through</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f4697397737d44c8a3764f6", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>The Constitution (Fifty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1986</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f4697397737d44c8a3764f7", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>The Constitution (Twenty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1971</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f4697397737d44c8a3764f8", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951"}, {"option_id": "5f4697397737d44c8a3764f9", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "None of the above"}], "question_id": "5f4697397737d44c8a3764f5"}, {"explanation": "<p>The Inner Line Permit was established by the British government under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations, 1873 to safeguard tribals of eastern part of Bengal. The 1873 regulation is also known as Inner Line Regulation (ILR) or Inner Line Permit (ILP). <br>The system requires outsiders to obtain a permit from the government to enter the designated territory. <br>It can be issued for travel purposes solely. <br>The main objective of the ILP system is to provide a special protection of the distinct identity and safeguard for the peaceful existence of the indigenous people of the state where it is applicable. <br>System of ILP is applicable in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.</br></br></br></br></p>", "question": "<p>Inner Line Permit is applicable in the states of<br>1. Arunachal Pradesh<br>2. Nagaland<br>3. Manipur<br>4. Mizoram</br></br></br></br></p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f46977b7737d44c8a3764fd", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f46977b7737d44c8a3764fe", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2, 3 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f46977b7737d44c8a3764ff", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "1 and 4 only"}, {"option_id": "5f46977b7737d44c8a376500", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "1, 2, 3 and 4"}], "question_id": "5f46977b7737d44c8a3764fc"}]
State Government of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to appeal to the Centre for bringing the State under the purview of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution towards protecting the rights of its indigenous peoples. The decision to approach the Centre was taken at the State Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The Sixth Schedule consists of provisions for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
· Why has State demanded Sixth Schedule Status?
· About Inner Line Permit & Recent Developments
· Article 371H – Added by Constitution 55th Amendment
Capital’s air quality improves but still worst among big cities’
Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown — though air pollution in Delhi was less compared to 2019 — the air quality of the city was still worst among six large cities in different parameters, according to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
· why do we need to measure pollution?
· About National Air Quality Index
· Pollutants
The marginalisation of justice in public discourse
The importance of Distributive Justice and why is it important in our society.
· The Concept of Distributive Justice
· Views of the Author on Justice & Distributive Justice
China floats BRICS 5G base as India mulls ban
China has proposed the creation of what it calls a ‘BRICS innovation base’ to take forward 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) cooperation among the five countries, as their industry ministers met virtually on Monday.
· China’s Move on‘BRICS innovation base’
· India’s Concerns
Magnets for Manufacturing
In the aftermath of the pandemic Many American, Japanese, and South Korean companies based in China have initiated discussions with the Indian government to relocate their plants to India
· Position of India in manufacturing Vis-à-vis China
