Context: The Centre unveils the draft “National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing“ so that farmers can find their market of choice and secure the highest price for their produce. Key Highlights: The policy envisages introducing reforms in agriculture against the backdrop of farmers’ protests demanding the legalization of Minimum Support Prices (MSP). Source: Business Line
1. The INROAD project
Context: Project INROAD completes 1.25 lakh hectare of NR plantations in North-East Key Highlights: INROAD Project Completes North-Eastern Natural Rubber Plantation
Minimum Support Prices (MSP)
Centre Increases MSP for Rabi Crops in India for Marketing Year 2024-25 The centre has hiked the minimum support price (MSP) by Rs 150 a quintal for wheat and five other rabi crops for the upcoming 2024-25 marketing season. It is the highest MSP increase for the welfare of wheat growers since crop year 2007-08 . The amount of MSP is the guarantee a farmer receives when the Central Government buys his produce.
Drafted National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing’ Released
Agni-4 Missile by India
Indian Rubber Institute IRI
It is a professional body of technologists, engineers, scientists, academicians, and organizations within the Indian rubber industry.
2. Nepal, China sign Belt and Road Initiative framework
Context: Nepal and China sign the Cooperation Framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. Key Highlights: China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
Background of BRI Objective and Geographic Corridors Concerned Issues over the BRI
1. South Korean President faces impeachment
Context: South Korea’s parliament has passed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, an action that could potentially end his presidency. Key Highlights: About Impeachment in India: Impeachment is the removal of the President from office if he has violated the Constitution. There is a proper procedure given under the Constitution of India, in which Parliament possesses the right to perform this activity. So far, not even a single President of India has been impeached. What is Impeachment? Qualifications for Being the President of the Country (Article 59): Term of Office (Article 56): Grounds for Impeachment: The President can be impeached for: Other grounds for which the President shall not be removed: How Removal Works (Article 61): Removal is initiated either in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. Procedure: Who can participate: Impact of Impeachment: Debates in the Constituent Assembly: Conclusion: Impeachment is a serious and rare process through which the President can be held accountable in case he violated the Constitution. It ensures checks and balances in the system while protecting the dignity of the office. Though no President has been impeached so far, the detailed procedure reflects the importance of maintaining constitutional integrity in India.
Impeachment of the President in India
Impeachment is the removal of the President from office if he has violated the Constitution. There is a proper procedure given under the Constitution of India, in which Parliament possesses the right to perform this activity. So far, not even a single President of India has been impeached. What is Impeachment? Grounds for Impeachment: The President can be impeached for: Other grounds for which the President shall not be removed: How Removal Works (Article 61): Removal is initiated either in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. Procedure: Who can participate: Impact of Impeachment: Debates in the Constituent Assembly: Qualifications for Being the President of the Country (Article 59): Term of Office (Article 56): Conclusion: Impeachment is a serious and rare process through which the President can be held accountable in case he violated the Constitution. It ensures checks and balances in the system while protecting the dignity of the office. Though no President has been impeached so far, the detailed procedure reflects the importance of maintaining constitutional integrity in India.
