ITBP raises maiden mechanised column: Context: ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) is deploying a mechanised column of power vehicles and machines to speedily mobilise troops along the India-China border in case of Doklam-like standoffs Introduction: The defence ministry had recently decided to significantly enhance infrastructure along this border including around the areas of dispute with the… Continue reading ITBP raises maiden mechanised column:
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The case for a public health cadre:
The case for a public health cadre: Context A dedicated personnel cadre for public health management shall improve India’s health-care delivery system Why have a dedicated Cadre? A dedicated, professionally trained personnel to address the specific and complex needs of the Indian health-care delivery system The 12th Five Year Plan and the National Health Policy,… Continue reading The case for a public health cadre:
Railway Board takes up safety measures:
Railway Board takes up safety measures: Context: With consecutive rail accidents, the Indian Railways is planning a series of steps to improve the safety of rail tracks. It includes automated inspections and frequent traffic blocks for maintenance. What are the problems faced by Indian Railways? Indian Railways is the fifth biggest rail network in the… Continue reading Railway Board takes up safety measures:
SC to hear plea against linking Aadhaar to bank accounts, phones:
SC to hear plea against linking Aadhaar to bank accounts, phones: Context: The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the government move to link bank accounts and mobile phones with Aadhaar numbers. It is said to violate the fundamental right to privacy and equates citizens, including the elderly, women and students, with money launderers.… Continue reading SC to hear plea against linking Aadhaar to bank accounts, phones:
Observations confirm neutron star merger:
Observations confirm neutron star merger: Context: For the first time, a cosmic event has been observed with gravitational waves and also light waves. Introduction: The LIGO-VIRGO collaboration, three members of which won this year’s physics Nobel Prize, detected the merger of two neutron stars –extremely dense, massive but tiny, objects. Observations: Gamma rays bursting from… Continue reading Observations confirm neutron star merger:
With stealth ship, India in elite group:
With stealth ship, India in elite group: Context Recently defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman commissioned INS Kiltan , the third of the four Project-28 Kamorta class ASW. With the commissioning of third kamorta class Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth, country is rapidly marching towards indigenisation About project This is part of ‘Make in India’ initiative. The keel… Continue reading With stealth ship, India in elite group:
Boosting horticulture through remote sensing:
Boosting horticulture through remote sensing: Context: Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Monday announced March 2018 as the deadline to complete the ambitious project of developing the horticulture sector using remote sensing technology and geo-informatics. Present status of horticulture in India: India is the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world and… Continue reading Boosting horticulture through remote sensing:
NITI’s Kumar bats for fiscal stimulus:
NITI’s Kumar bats for fiscal stimulus: Context NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has pitched for fiscal stimulus to boost growth, with a rider that additional expenditure should be used only for increasing productivity and capital expenditure. About NITI AAYOG The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution… Continue reading NITI’s Kumar bats for fiscal stimulus:
Universal Basic Income is not feasible for India:
Universal Basic Income is not feasible for India: Context Universal basic income and it’s feasibility as a solution in India. What is Universal basic income? It is premised on the idea that a just society needs to guarantee to each individual a minimum income which they can count on, and which provides the necessary material… Continue reading Universal Basic Income is not feasible for India:
‘Free movement’ along Myanmar border:
‘Free movement’ along Myanmar border: Context The Centre is putting in measures to facilitate free movement of Indian and Myanmar’s citizens within 16 km along the Myanmar border. What is the Free Movement regime? The FMR allows visa-free movement for people living within 16 km on either side of the border. How is FMR impacting… Continue reading ‘Free movement’ along Myanmar border:
