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Supreme Court suspends implementation of Farms Laws
The Supreme Court recently suspended the implementation of three farm laws to end the disagreement between the farmers and Government of India. What was the judgement pronounced by the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court has directed to form a committee to resolve the issue. The apex court also indicated that it was highly disappointed with ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) • APMC • farm laws • farmer protests • farmer welfare • Protests • Supreme court
‘Putting Farmers First’: Key Points from Government E-Pamphlet
The Government of India recently issued a hundred page e-booklet called “Putting Farmers First”.The booklet highlights the success stories of farmers who have benefited from contract farming after the legislation of three farm laws. Background The Farmers have been protesting against the recently enacted farm laws in Delhi. The farm laws were Farmers (Empowerment and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: 2020 • Agriculture • Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act • farm laws • farmer welfare • Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act • Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act
What is Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement?
Context in Current Affairs: The ongoing farmer protests against the recently legislated farm laws is similar to the farmer protests in 1907. The farmers then protested against three British laws namely Punjab land colonization act, Doab Bari act and the Punjab land alienation act. Background In 1879, the British government constructed a Canal to draw ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Bhagat Singh • farm laws • farmer movements • Independence • Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement • Revolt of 1857