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01-09-2016-Notes - From - THE - HINDU-La - Excellence IAS PDF
01-09-2016-Notes - From - THE - HINDU-La - Excellence IAS PDF
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In 1991, the Supreme Court called for adding another 25 per cent to the wage yielded by the
above calculation in order to take into account childrens education, medical requirements, etc.
Based on the above criteria the minimum wage estimate shall be around 26000rs/month.
In this context, following observations are worth noting.
1. India still today did not notify the United Nations convention no 131 on minimum wages fixing.
2. Minimum wages are as low as 4800/month
3. Contractual workers are paid much Lower than the permanent workers.
So, most of the Government either ignore or undermine the law.
Surrogacy law Indias surrogacy regulation bill 2016 allows for the child less couple married for 5 years to
seek a child through surrogacy route from a close family relative.not necessarily related by blood. In this,
no money shall be paid to the surrogate form the commissioning parents other than the medical expenses.
It prohibits the commercial surrogacy. It disallows homo sexual song, singles, live in relationships,
foreigners to have a child through surrogacy. There are many moral dilemmas are involved in this.
1. Right to procreate Every Individual has a right to procreate and he/she can choose the whatever
method they like to achieve this objective.
2. Right of women on her body the women have a fundamental right to personal liberty and it permits
her to use their bodies as they please.
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Outwards to Africa
India and Africa have common concerns in health and have many things to give and take. For instance
1. In both countries communicable diseases are the largest killers and incidence of non communicable
diseases is increasing.
2. Both of them spends less than 1% of GDP on Health care.
3. They have young demographic profile
4. Both countries have a rich heritage of traditional medicine.
In this context, India is the capital for Generic medicines in the world and cheap drugs supplied by India are
effective in fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa. India is also pioneering research in health care through open drug
research. So, an effective coordination is possible between them. Indias look Africa policy can be a game
changer if it focuses on knowledge generation and Innovation.
Advance the budget
The plan to advance the Indian budget can have significant benefits to Indian economy. Normally, Last
quarter has a huge expenditure and with no capital expenditure during Monsoon session.
News
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Ganga River Dolphins The Gangetic dolphin lost its eyes in the course of evolution to adapt to the
muddy water of rivers. They largely navigate by echo-location or sonar. navigate using sound waves
made by clicking sounds through their throat that bounce off targets and return to their large, flat heads
with extremely sensitive auditory systems. They also have rods and cones, found in mammal eyes, that
help tell light from dark.
They are endangered species.
Army Army has announced a design Bureau and it can ease the procurement process and also can boost
the indigenous research.
Brazil president Dilma Rousseff is impeached. This has ended leftist workers party rule in Brazil.
Census census data 2011 shows that Muslims are the least and Jains are the most literate. Among
Muslims only 2.76% are educated till graduation level.
India USA Secretary of State Mr Kerry held that strategic partnership between U.S. and India is rooted
in equal opportunities for all citizens and rule of law. He stressed on the need to respect the right to
protest .
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