Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-3- Environment Context: Delhi’s air quality started to dip as the AQI touched very poor for the very first time this October. Why does air pollution rise in October each year? Air pollution in Delhi and the whole of the Indo Gangetic Plains is a complex phenomenon that is dependent on… Continue reading Reason for Delhi October pollution Level
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Infrastructure and manufacturing led growth in India
Source-Live Mint Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context- India needs to create 90 million non-farm jobs by 2030 to avoid economic stagnation. What is the importance of these two sectors? Construction- 24 million non-farm jobs could come from construction alone by 2030, 16… Continue reading Infrastructure and manufacturing led growth in India
Nutrient-based subsidy
Context: Cap on subsidised fertiliser under nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) only addresses issue of its diversion, doesn’t fix overuse by farmers. What is nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime for fertilisers? Under the scheme, a fixed amount of subsidy, based on the nutrient content present in them is provided on each grade of subsidized Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K)… Continue reading Nutrient-based subsidy
A background of police reforms in india
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India’s low rank in Global Health Index, 2020
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2- Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Context- India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020. How the Global Hunger Index [GHI] scores are calculated? The GHI scores are calculated each year to assess progress and setbacks in combating hunger. It is calculated on the basis of four indicators-… Continue reading India’s low rank in Global Health Index, 2020
Governance of Public sector units: Privatization of SAIL
Source- The Hindu Business Line Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context- To decentralize decision-making and facilitate more informed investment decisions, the Centre has restructured the board of Steel Authority of India (SAIL). How Privatization of SAIL can boost their business? The Appointments Committee… Continue reading Governance of Public sector units: Privatization of SAIL
GST Compensation Issue
Source: Indian Express Context: Recently, the Centre has acceded to the states’ request, that it will borrow Rs 1.1 lakh crore to compensate them for the shortfall in their GST revenues. What is the Background? For bringing the states in to GST ambit, The Centre assured the states of a 14 per cent growth in… Continue reading GST Compensation Issue
Sex ratio and demographic attributes: Declining fertility rate in India
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-2- Policy Context: Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report (2018) and global population projections made by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), US show that fertility has been declining in India for some time now. What were the findings of the report? SRS report estimated the Total Fertility… Continue reading Sex ratio and demographic attributes: Declining fertility rate in India
Hyderabad Floods
Source: The Hindu Context: Recent Hyderabad Flood has resulted in the death of over 20 people and a property loss estimated more than ₹6,000 crores. More on News: Devastating Floods in the past: In India: Chennai (December 2015), Kochi (August 2018), Mumbai July 2005 Around the world: Sydney (December 2018), New York (October 2019), Hurricane… Continue reading Hyderabad Floods
Hyderabad urban flooding
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3- Disaster and disaster management. Context- Ineffective and unplanned hydra-geology of cities and town of India are more responsible for Hyderabad Urban Flooding than monsoon. What is urban flooding? Urban flooding is the inundation of land or property in a built environment, particularly in more densely populated areas, caused by rainfall overwhelming… Continue reading Hyderabad urban flooding
