Junior Science Refresher

Junior Science Refresher

Junior Science Refresher Published this article page no 18  Qualifications for tribunal members Only persons having judicial or legal experience are eligible for appointment.  Term Rules also provide a fixed term of four years to the Tribunal members based on Courts observations that the threeyear term under the 2017 Rules precluded cultivation of adjudicatory experience and was thus injurious to the efficiency of the Tribunals.  Independence The condition in the 2017 Rules that the members will be eligible for reappointment has also been dropped in 2020 Rules based on Courts apprehension that such a clause was likely to affect a members independence. Concerns that still remain  Lack of judicial primacy in appointments still remain o In Supreme Court Advocates onRecord Assn. v. Union of India (Fourth Judges Case) it was held that primacy of judiciary is imperative in selection and appointment of judicial officers including Judges of High Court and Supreme Court. o Strength of searchcumselection committees of tribunals has been reduced from 5 to 4 by omitting the expert nominee as 5th member. This composition still has token representation of CJI or his nominees as found in Rojer Mathew case. o Also for tribunals like Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) etc. a nonjudicial member can become chairperson which undermines judicial primacy arihant current affairs magazine subscription buy. 

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Shine india monthly magazine

Shine india monthly magazine

Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no  122 It is the stock of renewable and nonrenewable resources (e.g. plants animals air water soils minerals) that combine to yield a flow of benefits to people. o It is a way of describing a resource environment habitat or ecosystem (sometimes called a stock) that underpins ecosystem service benefits (sometimes called a flow). o Example a pollinator habitat can be thought of as natural capital as are the pollinating insects themselves. o It is based on the understanding that nature underpins human health wealth culture identity and happiness.  A natural capital approach works to illuminate this value and helps decision makers to understand the complex ways in which natural social and economic systems interact impact and depend upon one another. CORAL RESTORATION Why in news? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) with help from Gujarats forest department is attempting for the first time a process to restore coral reefs using the bio rock technology. A bio rock structure was installed one nautical mile off the Mithapur coast in the Gulf of Kachchh. Coral Reefs  Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems on the Earth.  Ecologically coral reefs are important because they are the counterpart to the tropical rain forest in terms of species diversity and biological productivity in the Ocean. o Coral reef enables the formation of associated ecosystems which allow the formation of essential habitats fisheries and lively hoods Shine india monthly magazine buy.

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Shine india monthly magazine

Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no  123 In addition coral reefs are climatologically important because they provide an accurate longterm record of the climate change and help in extending our knowledge of seasonal climate variability in many remote tropical oceans.  In India Coral reefs are present in the areas of Gulf of Kutch Gulf of Mannar Andaman & Nicobar Lakshadweep Islands and Malvan (Maharashtra). 49 Consequences of Coral Bleaching  It will impact marine ecosystem as coral reefs are some of the most bio diverse and productive ecosystems.  Reefs act as natural barriers to shorelines protecting them from the effects of moving water. As coral reefs die coastlines become more susceptible to damage and flooding from storms hurricanes and cyclones.  Without coral reefs ocean will not be able to absorb as much CO2 leaving more CO2 in atmosphere.  Loss of the coral reefs will have a devastating impact on tropical countries economies food supplies and safety of their coastal communities. Major threats for the corals The vast diversity of animal and plant species that contributes to its system and genetic heritage that it represents are increasingly at risk since the last few decades Shine india monthly magazine buy. 

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Master In Current Affairs Magazine

Master In Current Affairs Magazine

Master In Current Affairs Magazine Published this article page no  138 From the financial year 2016-17, MoWCD has started the disbursement of grants-in-aid directly to the District Collectors of selected districts for implementation of BBBP Campaign. Issues as highlighted in report Inadequate use of funds sectoral interventions: Nearly 80% of the funds for the scheme has been used for its advertising and not on sectoral interventions such as in health and education for girls. Poor utilisation of funds: Since its inception till 2019-20, the total budgetary allocation was Rs 848 crore. Only 25.13% of the funds has been spent by the states/UT which reflects poor utilisation, resulting in poor performance. 71Improper monitoring: Irregular task force meetings and delays in collecting monthly reports or statement of expenditure from districts, reflects the non-compliance of the guidelines highlighting that the scheme is not being reviewed or monitored properly. Lack of functional toilets in schools is a major reason for dropping out of girls. Recommendations of the report Planned expenditure: The government should focus on other verticals by making ample financial provisions to help achieve measurable outcomes related to education and health envisaged under the scheme. Review and Monitoring: Regular audits and real-time updation of activities are necessary to ensure compliance. Target oriented approach: Funds should be release to the states/UT strictly on the basis of actual utilisation of earlier release and after proper scrutiny of expenditure/ utilisation of the previous funds. Nodal ministry must have a target-oriented approach for the states and must act in a time-bound manner. Infrastructure: Timeline should be finalised for constructing 100% segregated functional toilets for girls in government schools, and in convergence with Jal Shakti Mission, tapped water supply be ensured in them Master In Current Affairs Magazine buy. 

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Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle

Banking service chronicle Monthly Magazine by bsc academy-subscribe  Published this article page no  48 Drone corridors The policy conceives of drone corridors to keep commercial UAS operations out of nonsegregated airspace in which manned aircraft operate. o Additionally designated areas known as Droneports to facilitate the landing and takeoff of drones.  Life cycle for drones Proposes maximum life cycle for drones to ensure airworthiness and operators must apply for recertification at the end of a drones life cycle.  Drone Directorate Recommends establishing a Drone Directorate within the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).  DigitalSky service providers (DSPs) It introduces new players DSPs which would be public or private agencies registered in India.  Permissible Nighttime Operations Permissions and other necessary requirements to be obtained to enable nighttime drone flights.  FDI It proposes 100% FDI under automatic route in UAS and RPASbased commercial civil aviation services. Under Drone Policy 1.0 there is no mention of FDI. 80 o They can also be used to discharge materials for supplementing agricultural irrigation survey landscapes actively monitor railroad traffic or surveyinspect agricultural land.  Security imperatives A wellarticulated drone policy is required given the new risks and the potential that it has to jeopardise the overall safety environment including that of the aviation sector. o Drone Weaponization Without proper regulation of the commercial drone market drone weaponization could be added to our growing list of cyber threats and could result in concerns for public safety. o Recent global attacks such as on Saudi Arabian refineries and killing of Irans top military commander are few such instances banking service chronicle monthly magazine buy.

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