Stubble Burning Issue

Stubble Burning Issue and Analysis Context: New innovative method, the PUSA Decomposer, developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa can offer a sustainable solution for stubble burning. What is stubble burning? Stubble burning refers to the practice of farmers setting fire to plant debris that remain in farms after harvest. Stubble burning is practised… Continue reading Stubble Burning Issue

Farm laws and desirability of MSP

Minimum support price (MSP) for Farm Bill Context: The recently enacted farm bills have triggered debate on the desirability of the MSP regime. More in news: The period from 2004 to 2012 was the period of high commodity prices, high government procurement and rapid reduction in rural poverty. This shows a causal link between the… Continue reading Farm laws and desirability of MSP

Brief on India-US Relations

India-US Relations Context – India-US relations over the year and significance of 3rd 2+2 Dialogue. How India-US ties deepened with the end of Cold War? In the post-cold war era, India’s relationship with the US on defence and strategic issues has strengthened. This can be reflected in the following: 1991- India’s engagement with the US… Continue reading Brief on India-US Relations

Aser report 2020 analysis

Aser report 2020 Context: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in rural areas have received only marginal assistance in the form of structured learning materials from teachers. What are the findings of the Annual Status of Education Report 2020? The ASER 2020 survey covering 26 States and four Union Territories found that there is a… Continue reading Aser report 2020 analysis

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 2nd November 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 2 Offices at war Indian Expres Page – 10 Syllabus Topic – Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions A secure future for platform workers The Hindu page – 7 Syllabus Topic – Issues… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 2nd November 2020

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