#Prelims_OneLiners #PT2020
1. Jet Zero plan
Announced by the United Kingdom (U.K.) to bring down its aviation emissions.
2. ‘Reservation is not a fundamental right' - Supreme Court
3. PK Mohanty panel:Constituted by RBI.
To review guidelines of ownership of private sector banks.
4. Vaccine nationalism
It refers to securing doses of vaccine for own citizens or residents before they are made available in other countries
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1. Jet Zero plan
Announced by the United Kingdom (U.K.) to bring down its aviation emissions.
2. ‘Reservation is not a fundamental right' - Supreme Court
3. PK Mohanty panel:Constituted by RBI.
To review guidelines of ownership of private sector banks.
4. Vaccine nationalism
It refers to securing doses of vaccine for own citizens or residents before they are made available in other countries
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#Geography_Basics #PT2020 #Facts_Prelims
Some Important Passes
1. Aghil Pass -Connects Ladakh & Xinjiang (China)
2. Banihal Pass, Pir Panjal Range. Connects Banihal with Qazigund
3. Bara-lacha-La Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Zanskar range
4. Bomdi La - Arunachal Pradesh, Connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa (Tibet)
5. Chang La Pass, Connects Ladakh with Tibet
6. Chanshal Pass - Himachal Pradesh
7. Debsa Pass Himachal Pradesh, Connects Spiti Valley and Parvati Valley
8. Diphu Pass - Arunachal Pradesh Provides easy and an alternate route to (Mandalay)
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Some Important Passes
1. Aghil Pass -Connects Ladakh & Xinjiang (China)
2. Banihal Pass, Pir Panjal Range. Connects Banihal with Qazigund
3. Bara-lacha-La Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Zanskar range
4. Bomdi La - Arunachal Pradesh, Connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa (Tibet)
5. Chang La Pass, Connects Ladakh with Tibet
6. Chanshal Pass - Himachal Pradesh
7. Debsa Pass Himachal Pradesh, Connects Spiti Valley and Parvati Valley
8. Diphu Pass - Arunachal Pradesh Provides easy and an alternate route to (Mandalay)
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#History_Basics #PT2020 #Facts_Prelims
Ancient India - Key Terms ( Part 1) - Maurya Empire
1. Sannidhata – Treasurer/ In charge of revenue collection
2. Samharta– Revenue collector
3. Amatyas– civil servants to look after the day-to-day administration (similar to the IAS officers of a modern India)
4. Rajukas - authority of rewarding as well we punishing people.
5. Adhyaksas- looked after the various departments.
6. Yuktas- subordinate official engaged largely in secretarial works and accounting
7. Gopa and Sthanika- intermediate level of administrators between the district level and village level,
8. Gramika- Head of the village.
9. Grambhojaka- Helped Gramika
10. Pramukha- Chief of Shrenis(Guilds of Handicrafts)
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Ancient India - Key Terms ( Part 1) - Maurya Empire
1. Sannidhata – Treasurer/ In charge of revenue collection
2. Samharta– Revenue collector
3. Amatyas– civil servants to look after the day-to-day administration (similar to the IAS officers of a modern India)
4. Rajukas - authority of rewarding as well we punishing people.
5. Adhyaksas- looked after the various departments.
6. Yuktas- subordinate official engaged largely in secretarial works and accounting
7. Gopa and Sthanika- intermediate level of administrators between the district level and village level,
8. Gramika- Head of the village.
9. Grambhojaka- Helped Gramika
10. Pramukha- Chief of Shrenis(Guilds of Handicrafts)
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#Environment_Basics #2MinRead #PT2020
Red panda
- called as red cat bear
- It is a small arboreal mammal
- Found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, northern Myanmar and southern China.
- Habitat - mixed deciduous and coniferous forests with dense bamboo (2,200-4,800m height mountains)
- India - found in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
- IUCN Red List Status - Endangered
- It is Protected under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Red panda
- called as red cat bear
- It is a small arboreal mammal
- Found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, northern Myanmar and southern China.
- Habitat - mixed deciduous and coniferous forests with dense bamboo (2,200-4,800m height mountains)
- India - found in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
- IUCN Red List Status - Endangered
- It is Protected under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
#IR_InNews #PT2020
India China standoff
- China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the Indian Army clashed, resulting in fatalities on both sides.
- Place - Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh region.
- Other places of Tension - Hot Springs area and Pangong Lake
The strategic importance of Galwan River Valley
- The river is the highest ridgeline and it allows the Chinese to dominate the Shyok route passes, close to the river.
Reason behind Tensions
- India is constructing a feeder road from Darbuk-Shyok Village - Daulat Beg Oldi road.
- This road runs along the Shyok River and is the most critical line of communications close to LAC.
- China perceives it as a potential threat to its dominance in the region.
India China standoff
- China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the Indian Army clashed, resulting in fatalities on both sides.
- Place - Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh region.
- Other places of Tension - Hot Springs area and Pangong Lake
The strategic importance of Galwan River Valley
- The river is the highest ridgeline and it allows the Chinese to dominate the Shyok route passes, close to the river.
Reason behind Tensions
- India is constructing a feeder road from Darbuk-Shyok Village - Daulat Beg Oldi road.
- This road runs along the Shyok River and is the most critical line of communications close to LAC.
- China perceives it as a potential threat to its dominance in the region.
#History_Basics #PT2020 #Facts_Prelims
Ancient India - Key Terms ( Part 2) - Vedic Period
1. Vrajapati - Officer-in-charge of pasture land
2. Purohita- Priest of highest order
3. Jivagribha - Police official
4. Senani - Supreme commander-in-chief
5. Gramani - Head of the village
6. Kulapati - Head of the family
7. Spasas - Spies & Messengers
8. Bhagadugha - Revenue collector
9. Madhyamasi - Mediator for dispute solving
10. Palagala - Messenger
11. Sanghrahriti - Treasurer
12. Kshatri - Chamberlain
13. Sthapati - Chief Judge
14. Mahishi - Chief Queen
15. Govikartana - Keeper of forests & games
16. Akshavapa - Accountant
17. Takshan - Carpenter
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Ancient India - Key Terms ( Part 2) - Vedic Period
1. Vrajapati - Officer-in-charge of pasture land
2. Purohita- Priest of highest order
3. Jivagribha - Police official
4. Senani - Supreme commander-in-chief
5. Gramani - Head of the village
6. Kulapati - Head of the family
7. Spasas - Spies & Messengers
8. Bhagadugha - Revenue collector
9. Madhyamasi - Mediator for dispute solving
10. Palagala - Messenger
11. Sanghrahriti - Treasurer
12. Kshatri - Chamberlain
13. Sthapati - Chief Judge
14. Mahishi - Chief Queen
15. Govikartana - Keeper of forests & games
16. Akshavapa - Accountant
17. Takshan - Carpenter
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#IR_Current #PT2020
India to be UNSC Member
- Recently, India became a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a period of 2 years.
- India’s term will begin on 1st January 2021.
- India will have the presidency of the UN Security Council in the month of August 2021
India to be UNSC Member
- Recently, India became a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a period of 2 years.
- India’s term will begin on 1st January 2021.
- India will have the presidency of the UN Security Council in the month of August 2021
#IR_OrgInNews #PT2020
United Nations Security Council
- One of the Principal Organ of the United Nations.
- Aim- ensuring peace and security across the world
- Formed in 1945
- Total - 15 member states
Permanent members = 5(United States, France, China, Russia, and the United Kingdom), - and they have Veto power
Non-Permanent Members - 10
Elected for 2 years from member countries of UN.
- It can issue Binding resolutions on member states.
United Nations Security Council
- One of the Principal Organ of the United Nations.
- Aim- ensuring peace and security across the world
- Formed in 1945
- Total - 15 member states
Permanent members = 5(United States, France, China, Russia, and the United Kingdom), - and they have Veto power
Non-Permanent Members - 10
Elected for 2 years from member countries of UN.
- It can issue Binding resolutions on member states.
#Govt_Initiative #PT2020
SATYABHAMA Portal
- "'Science and Technology Yojana for AtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement ’
- launched by Union Ministry of Mines and Coal
Aim - to encourage and boost mining and mineral sector
SATYABHAMA Portal
- "'Science and Technology Yojana for AtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement ’
- launched by Union Ministry of Mines and Coal
Aim - to encourage and boost mining and mineral sector
#History_Basics #Facts_Prelims #PT2020
Ancient India - Key Terms (Part 03)
Gupta Period
1. Mahabaladhikrita - Commander-in-Chief
2. Mahadandanayak - Chief Justice
3. Mahapratihar - Maintenance of RoyalPalace
4. Mahasandhivigrahak - Post-war conciliation
5. Dandapashika - Police department head
6. Bhandagaradhikreta - Head of Royal treasury
7. Mahapaksha-patalik - Head of account department
8. Vinayasthitisansathapak - Head of education department
9. Sarvadhyaksha - Inspector for all central department
10. Mahashwapati - Controller of cavalry
11. Mahamahipilapati - Controller & executor of elephantry
12. Vinayapura - Official to present different guests at the King’s court
13. Yuktapurusha - Office to keep account of war booty
14. Khadyatpakika - Inspector of Royal Kitchen
15. Ranabhandagarika - Officer in charge of Army Stores
16. Mahanarpati - Head of infantry
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Ancient India - Key Terms (Part 03)
Gupta Period
1. Mahabaladhikrita - Commander-in-Chief
2. Mahadandanayak - Chief Justice
3. Mahapratihar - Maintenance of RoyalPalace
4. Mahasandhivigrahak - Post-war conciliation
5. Dandapashika - Police department head
6. Bhandagaradhikreta - Head of Royal treasury
7. Mahapaksha-patalik - Head of account department
8. Vinayasthitisansathapak - Head of education department
9. Sarvadhyaksha - Inspector for all central department
10. Mahashwapati - Controller of cavalry
11. Mahamahipilapati - Controller & executor of elephantry
12. Vinayapura - Official to present different guests at the King’s court
13. Yuktapurusha - Office to keep account of war booty
14. Khadyatpakika - Inspector of Royal Kitchen
15. Ranabhandagarika - Officer in charge of Army Stores
16. Mahanarpati - Head of infantry
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#SnT_Currents #PT2020 #2MinRead
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)
- It's a multistakeholder initiative involving govts, industry, civil society, and academia.
- Other Founding members- USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore
- Objective - support the responsible and human-centric development and use of AI,
- Focus is on human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth.
The Secretariat, is to be hosted by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris.
News - Recently, India joined as a founding member.
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)
- It's a multistakeholder initiative involving govts, industry, civil society, and academia.
- Other Founding members- USA, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore
- Objective - support the responsible and human-centric development and use of AI,
- Focus is on human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth.
The Secretariat, is to be hosted by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris.
News - Recently, India joined as a founding member.
#Facts_Prelims #PT2020
Medieval India - Key Terms(Part 1) - Delhi Sultanate
1. Wazir - Prime Minister and in charge of revenue & finances.
2. Ariz-i-Mumalik - Head of military department
3. Qazi - Legal Officer, dispensing Sharia law
4. Wakil-i-dar - Controller of Royal household
5. Majlis-i-am - Council of friends and officers consulted on important affairs of the state
6. Dahir-i-mumalik - Head of Royal correspondence
7. Sadr-i-jahan - Officers in charge of religious matters and endowments
8. Amir-i-dad - Public prosecutor
9. Qazi-i-mumalik - Chief Justice
10. Amir-i-Akhur - Officer commanding Royal Horses
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Medieval India - Key Terms(Part 1) - Delhi Sultanate
1. Wazir - Prime Minister and in charge of revenue & finances.
2. Ariz-i-Mumalik - Head of military department
3. Qazi - Legal Officer, dispensing Sharia law
4. Wakil-i-dar - Controller of Royal household
5. Majlis-i-am - Council of friends and officers consulted on important affairs of the state
6. Dahir-i-mumalik - Head of Royal correspondence
7. Sadr-i-jahan - Officers in charge of religious matters and endowments
8. Amir-i-dad - Public prosecutor
9. Qazi-i-mumalik - Chief Justice
10. Amir-i-Akhur - Officer commanding Royal Horses
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🎲 Quiz 'PT25 - Quiz 9 - 21st June'
Practice MCQs on IMP Static and Current Affairs of last 1 year
🖊 25 questions · ⏱ 1 min
Practice MCQs on IMP Static and Current Affairs of last 1 year
🖊 25 questions · ⏱ 1 min
#PT2020 #SnT_Currents
Favipiravir
- It is an oral antiviral drug approved for the treatment of influenza.
- It selectively inhibits RNA polymerase, which is necessary for viral replication. Hence, it controls spreading of virus in the body.
Context - Recently, India approved FabiFlu Drug with Favipiravir as Content for treatment of COVID-19.
( For Patients with mild to moderate conditions.)
Favipiravir
- It is an oral antiviral drug approved for the treatment of influenza.
- It selectively inhibits RNA polymerase, which is necessary for viral replication. Hence, it controls spreading of virus in the body.
Context - Recently, India approved FabiFlu Drug with Favipiravir as Content for treatment of COVID-19.
( For Patients with mild to moderate conditions.)
#PT2020 #Facts_Prelims
Geo-Heritage Sites
- Also called as National Geological Monuments, and are declared by Geological Survey of India (GSI)
- They are geographical areas of national importance and heritage
- for protection and maintenance and Geotourism.
- GSI and the respective State governments take necessary measures to protect these sites.
List of Sites - Part 01
Andhra Pradesh
1. Volcanogenic bedded Barytes, Cuddapah
2. Eparchaean Unconformity, Chittor
3. Natural Geological Arch, Tirumala Hills, Chittor
4. Erra Matti Dibbalu ( Red Sand Hills) Visakhapatnam City
Tamil Nadu
1. Fossil wood, Thiruvakkarai, South Arcot
2. National fossil wood park, Sattanur, Tiruchirapalli
3. Charnockite, St. Thomas Mount, Madras.
4. Badlands of Karai Formation and Cretaceous fossils - Perambalur
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Geo-Heritage Sites
- Also called as National Geological Monuments, and are declared by Geological Survey of India (GSI)
- They are geographical areas of national importance and heritage
- for protection and maintenance and Geotourism.
- GSI and the respective State governments take necessary measures to protect these sites.
List of Sites - Part 01
Andhra Pradesh
1. Volcanogenic bedded Barytes, Cuddapah
2. Eparchaean Unconformity, Chittor
3. Natural Geological Arch, Tirumala Hills, Chittor
4. Erra Matti Dibbalu ( Red Sand Hills) Visakhapatnam City
Tamil Nadu
1. Fossil wood, Thiruvakkarai, South Arcot
2. National fossil wood park, Sattanur, Tiruchirapalli
3. Charnockite, St. Thomas Mount, Madras.
4. Badlands of Karai Formation and Cretaceous fossils - Perambalur
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#PT2020 #Facts_Prelims
Medieval India - Key Terms(Part 2) - Mughal Empire
1. Diwan-i-Wazarat - Department of revenue & finances
2. Diwan-i-Arz - Military department
3. Diwan-i-Rasalatmuhtasib - Foreign affairs department
4. Diwan-i-insha - Custodian of govt. papers
5. Diwan-i-quza - Justice department
6. Diwan-i-Barid - Intelligence department
7. Diwan-i-Saman - Department in charge of royal household
8. Diwan - Responsible for all income and expenditure
9. Mir Bakshi - Head of the military department and nobility
10. Mir Saman - Incharge of imperial households (Karkhanas)
11. Diwan-i-Bayutat - Maintained roads, govt. buildings
12 Mir Manshi - Royal correspondence
13. Sadr-us-Sadr - Incharge of charitable & religious endowments
14. Qazi-ul-Quzat - Head of judicial department
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Medieval India - Key Terms(Part 2) - Mughal Empire
1. Diwan-i-Wazarat - Department of revenue & finances
2. Diwan-i-Arz - Military department
3. Diwan-i-Rasalatmuhtasib - Foreign affairs department
4. Diwan-i-insha - Custodian of govt. papers
5. Diwan-i-quza - Justice department
6. Diwan-i-Barid - Intelligence department
7. Diwan-i-Saman - Department in charge of royal household
8. Diwan - Responsible for all income and expenditure
9. Mir Bakshi - Head of the military department and nobility
10. Mir Saman - Incharge of imperial households (Karkhanas)
11. Diwan-i-Bayutat - Maintained roads, govt. buildings
12 Mir Manshi - Royal correspondence
13. Sadr-us-Sadr - Incharge of charitable & religious endowments
14. Qazi-ul-Quzat - Head of judicial department
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#Facts_Prelims #PT2020
Geo-Heritage Sites - Part 02
Kerala
1. Angadipuram Laterite
2. Varkala Cliff Section, Thiruvanatapuram
Rajasthan
1. Sendra Granite, Pali
2. Barr Conglomerate, Pali
3. Stromatolite Fossil Park, Jharmarkotra Rock Phosphate deposit, Udaipur
4. Gossan in Rajpura-Dariba, Udaipur
5. Stromatolite Park near Bhojunda, Chittaurgarh
5. Akal Fossil Wood Park, Jaisalmer
6. Kishangarh Nepheline Syenite, Ajmer
7. Welded Tuff, Jodhpur
8. Malani Igneous Suite, Jodhpur
9. Great Boundary Fault at Satur, Bundi
Maharashtra
1. Lonar Lake, Buldana
Gujrat
1. Sedimentary Structures – Eddy Markings, Kadan Dam, Panch Mahal
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Geo-Heritage Sites - Part 02
Kerala
1. Angadipuram Laterite
2. Varkala Cliff Section, Thiruvanatapuram
Rajasthan
1. Sendra Granite, Pali
2. Barr Conglomerate, Pali
3. Stromatolite Fossil Park, Jharmarkotra Rock Phosphate deposit, Udaipur
4. Gossan in Rajpura-Dariba, Udaipur
5. Stromatolite Park near Bhojunda, Chittaurgarh
5. Akal Fossil Wood Park, Jaisalmer
6. Kishangarh Nepheline Syenite, Ajmer
7. Welded Tuff, Jodhpur
8. Malani Igneous Suite, Jodhpur
9. Great Boundary Fault at Satur, Bundi
Maharashtra
1. Lonar Lake, Buldana
Gujrat
1. Sedimentary Structures – Eddy Markings, Kadan Dam, Panch Mahal
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#History_Basics #PT2020 #Facts_Prelims
Key Terms - Medieval India (Part 03)
1. Sipahsalar - The Head executive
2. Diwan - Incharge of revenue department
3. Bakshi - Incharge of military department
4. Sadr - Incharge of judicial department
5. Fauzdar - Administrative Head
6. Amal/Amalguzar - Revenue collection
7. Kotwal - Maintenance of law & order; trial of criminal cases; price regulation
8. Muqaddam Headman
9. Patwari Accountant
10. CHowkidar Watchman
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Key Terms - Medieval India (Part 03)
1. Sipahsalar - The Head executive
2. Diwan - Incharge of revenue department
3. Bakshi - Incharge of military department
4. Sadr - Incharge of judicial department
5. Fauzdar - Administrative Head
6. Amal/Amalguzar - Revenue collection
7. Kotwal - Maintenance of law & order; trial of criminal cases; price regulation
8. Muqaddam Headman
9. Patwari Accountant
10. CHowkidar Watchman
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#PT2020 #Facts_Prelims
Geo-Heritage Site - Part 03
Chattisgarh
Lower Permian Marine bed at Manendragarh, Surguja
Karnataka
1. Columnar Lava, St Mary Island Udupi
2. Pillow lavas near Mardihalli, Chitradurga
3. Peninsular Gneiss, Lalbagh, Banglore
4. Pyroclastics & Pillow lavas, Kolar Gold fields, Kolar
Himachal Pradesh
1. Siwalik Fossil Park, Saketi, Sirmur
Odisha
1. Pillow Lava in lron ore belt at Nomira, Keonjhar
Jharakhand
1. Plant Fossil bearing Inter-trappean beds of Rajmahal Formation and upper Gondwana sequence around Mandro, Sahibganj
Nagaland
1. Nagahill Ophiolite Site near Pungro,
Sikkim
1. Stromatolite bearing Dolomite / Limestone of Buxa Formation at Mamley, near Namchi, South district.
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Geo-Heritage Site - Part 03
Chattisgarh
Lower Permian Marine bed at Manendragarh, Surguja
Karnataka
1. Columnar Lava, St Mary Island Udupi
2. Pillow lavas near Mardihalli, Chitradurga
3. Peninsular Gneiss, Lalbagh, Banglore
4. Pyroclastics & Pillow lavas, Kolar Gold fields, Kolar
Himachal Pradesh
1. Siwalik Fossil Park, Saketi, Sirmur
Odisha
1. Pillow Lava in lron ore belt at Nomira, Keonjhar
Jharakhand
1. Plant Fossil bearing Inter-trappean beds of Rajmahal Formation and upper Gondwana sequence around Mandro, Sahibganj
Nagaland
1. Nagahill Ophiolite Site near Pungro,
Sikkim
1. Stromatolite bearing Dolomite / Limestone of Buxa Formation at Mamley, near Namchi, South district.
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#PT2020 #2MinRead
Rule of Law index
Released by the World Justice Project- an independent organisation.
It is a quantitative assessment tool about the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law in practice.
It covers 128 countries.
It measures countries’ rule of law performance across eight factors:
(1) Constraints on Government Powers, (2) Absence of Corruption, (3) Open Government, (4) Fundamental Rights, (5) Order and Security, (6) Regulatory Enforcement, (7) Civil Justice, and (8) Criminal Justice
News - it was in news as a petition was filed in supreme court to improve India's ranking in the Index
Rule of Law index
Released by the World Justice Project- an independent organisation.
It is a quantitative assessment tool about the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law in practice.
It covers 128 countries.
It measures countries’ rule of law performance across eight factors:
(1) Constraints on Government Powers, (2) Absence of Corruption, (3) Open Government, (4) Fundamental Rights, (5) Order and Security, (6) Regulatory Enforcement, (7) Civil Justice, and (8) Criminal Justice
News - it was in news as a petition was filed in supreme court to improve India's ranking in the Index