GS-II: Dam Safety Bill 2019
Context
Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha have expressed deep reservations about the Centre’s decision to introduce the Dam Safety Bill, 2019, asserting that the legislation, which is ostensibly aimed at providing uniform safety measures across the country, would undermine the powers of State governments since water is a State subject.
Concerns
Significance
Need
Source: The Hindu
CONTEXT
Chinese yuan broke the seven-to-one parity against the dollar for the first time since 2008. China deliberately devalued the Chinese currency after the latest tariff threats issued by US.
Why China did this?
Problems
Source: Live Mint
GS-II : What India has to offer in the Gulf
Context
Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain underlines India’s continuing commitment to relations with the Gulf region.
Gulf region – a new approach to India
Challenges
Source: Indian Express
GS-III: Deep Ocean Mission
News
The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) to explore the deepest recesses of the ocean has finally got the green signal from the government.
Deep Ocean Mission (DOM)
Objective of the mission
What are Polymetallic Nodules?
Polymetallic nodules (also known as manganese nodules) are potato-shaped, largely porous nodules found in abundance carpeting the sea floor of world oceans in deep sea. Besides manganese and iron, they contain nickel, copper, cobalt, lead, molybdenum, cadmium, vanadium, titanium, of which nickel, cobalt and copper are considered to be of economic and strategic importance.
About International Seabed Authority(ISA)
International Seabed Authority (ISA) is a UN body set up to regulate the exploration and exploitation of marine non-living resources of oceans in international waters. India actively contributes to the work of International Seabed Authority. Last year, India was re-elected as a member of Council of ISA. India’s nominees on Legal and Technical Commission and Finance Committee of the ISA were also elected last year.
Source: The Hindu
CONTEXT
A 2010 report by New-Delhi based NGO Jagori revealed that 51% of women in the capital faced harassment inside public transport, and another 42% while waiting for public transport
Ola’s survey ahead of International Women’s Day 2019, highlighted how only 9% of the surveyed women commuters in the country felt safe in public transport, but still used it due to the lack of other options.
HOW TO MAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SAFE FOR ALL
Problems
Motor Vehicles Bill 2019
Unless we have gender-responsive plans for urban transport in place, our cities will be far from inclusive.
Source: The Hindu
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