Context: Pollution in Delhi and stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. More in news: Pollution levels in Delhi peaked to a three-year high on Sunday. According to the Central Control Room for Air Quality Management, the level of particulates measuring less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM 2.5) reached an unprecedented high of 560 micrograms per cubic… Continue reading 7 PM | Let’s pay the price of clean air | 5th November, 2019
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Explained: National Health Stack (NHS) and National Digital Health Blueprint
Facts: National Health Stack (NHS): NITI Aayog unveiled the blue print of National Health Stack (NHS) in 2018 NHS is a shared digital healthcare infrastructure. It envisages a centralised health record for all citizens. It is in line with the implementation of the Centre’s flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat and other public healthcare programmes in the… Continue reading Explained: National Health Stack (NHS) and National Digital Health Blueprint
India decides to opt out of RCEP, says key concerns not addressed
News:India has decided to pull out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) Agreement as India’s core issues remained unresolved during the negotiations. Facts: About RCEP: RCEP is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) comprising of ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam) and their 6 FTA partners… Continue reading India decides to opt out of RCEP, says key concerns not addressed
Finance Minister launches IT initiatives ICEDASH and ATITHI
News:Finance minister has unveiled two new IT initiatives ICEDASH and ATITHI. Facts: Why were these initiatives launched? These initiatives aims at improving monitoring and pace of customs clearance of imported goods. They will also facilitate arriving international passengers with e-filing of baggage and currency declarations. About ICEDASH: ICEDASH is an ease of doing business(EoDB) monitoring… Continue reading Finance Minister launches IT initiatives ICEDASH and ATITHI
‘Red Atlas Map’ unveiled for flood mitigation in Chennai
News:Vice President has unveiled the Red Atlas Action Plan Map and Coastal Flood Warning System App(CFLOWS-Chennai). Facts: About Red Atlas Action Plan Map: The Atlas has been prepared by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to aid Tamil Nadu government in effective flood mitigation in Chennai. It was prepared with the help of India Meteorological Department… Continue reading ‘Red Atlas Map’ unveiled for flood mitigation in Chennai
Economic Outlook for South East Asia,China and India
News:The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) has released its report titled Economic Outlook for South East Asia,China and India. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: India’s gross domestic product(GDP) is projected to grow at 6.6% in 2020-24 lower than its 2013-17 average of 7.4%. The report said that India’s reliance on consumption will continue… Continue reading Economic Outlook for South East Asia,China and India
16th ASEAN-India Summit
News:Indian Prime minister has attended the 16th India-ASEAN summit held in Bangkok,Thailand. Facts: Key takeaways from the summit: India has allocated 1 billion USD as line of credit to improve physical and digital connectivity. The ASEAN countries has acknowledged India’s growing role in the Indo-Pacific for the first time after the bloc came out with… Continue reading 16th ASEAN-India Summit
14th East Asia Summit
News:Indian Prime minister has attended the 14th East Asia Summit in Bangkok,Thailand. Facts: About East Asia Summit: The East Asia Summit(EAS) was established in 2005.It is a forum of 18 countries. The summit has evolved as a forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on political, security and economic issues of common regional concerns. The EAS… Continue reading 14th East Asia Summit
Tawang festival-Arunachal Pradesh
News:Recently, Tawang Festival has been celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Tawang Festival: Tawang Festival is an annual festival of Arunachal Pradesh. It celebrates states rich cultural heritage and includes attractions like Buddhist religious functions, indigenous sports, traditional dances among others. The festival starts with the religious tradition known as Sebang which is the process… Continue reading Tawang festival-Arunachal Pradesh
Explained: Why is India’s labour productivity growth faltering?
News:Recently,an analysis done by India Ratings and Annual Survey of Industries on India’s labour productivity growth in the organised manufacturing sector has shown a declining trend between 2016 and 2018. Facts: About Labour Productivity: Productivity is a measure of the efficiency with which resources of both human and material are converted into goods and services.… Continue reading Explained: Why is India’s labour productivity growth faltering?
