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Parking goes smart in Vijayawada News: The Viyayawada Municipal Corporation is planning to launch the “smart parking” initiative. Important facts: 2. It will help those looking to park for a longer period at busy locations. 3. The initiative enables any mobile user on the move to check for availability of space offered by the civic… Continue reading Parking goes smart in Vijayawada

Odisha to showcase its biodiversity News: The Odisha government is setting up a world-class interpretation centre at Dangamal near Bhitarkanika National Park. Important facts: 2. It will help in protecting crocodiles and preserving its rich mangrove diversity. 3. The project was approved under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project. 4. About Bhitarkanika National Park: Bhitarkanika… Continue reading Odisha to showcase its biodiversity

How statistical information can be used News: The Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Act of 2017 authorises the Centre to decide the manner in which statistical information can be used. Important facts: 2. The key features of the amended act are given below: It will empower the Central government to make rules on the powers and… Continue reading How statistical information can be used

Civic bodies can raise more funds: Smart Cities Mission Director Kunal Kumar News: The process to calculate GDP for a pilot city may start by the year-end, Smart Cities Mission Director Kunal Kumar said. Important facts: 2. “National GDP is a well-established process, but we have so far not had city-level GDP in India.”, Director… Continue reading Civic bodies can raise more funds: Smart Cities Mission Director Kunal Kumar

Continental shifts: On Jakarta Asiad News: The Asian Games begin in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang, providing Indian sport a bracing opportunity to prove its composite progress at the global level. Important facts: 2. After giving brilliant performance in the last edition (2014) at South Korea’s Incheon, China also secured the third highest… Continue reading Continental shifts: On Jakarta Asiad

Kerala’s trauma News: Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. Important facts: 2. Heavy rains in recent days triggered flooding and landslides while also leading to collapse of homes and bridges and severely disrupted air and train services in the southern state. 3. The State government faces the challenging task of rescuing people and moved… Continue reading Kerala’s trauma

How the ‘deep state’ gamed the system Article: Zorawar Daulet Singh, fellow at the Centre for Policy Research, analyse that democratization in Pakistan would eventually transform the geopolitics of the sub-continent. Important facts: 2. Uninterrupted democracy for the past decade has inspired hope that Pakistan is changing. 3. The peaceful transition to a new electoral… Continue reading How the ‘deep state’ gamed the system

India building new fighter jet News: First flight of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s next indigenous fighter, isexpected in 2032. Important facts: Development work on the jet is under way. The new fighter programme is important as technologies coming in through that will flow into the AMCA project. The aircraft will be powered by… Continue reading India building new fighter jet

Half of farm households indebted: NABARD study News: According to a recent survey by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), morethan half the agricultural households in India have outstanding debt. Important facts: The NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey 2016-17 covered a sample of 1.88 lakh people from 40,327 rural households.… Continue reading Half of farm households indebted: NABARD study

For better slum policies News: Mohit M. Rao, Principal Correspondent at the Hindu’s Bengaluru Bureau, emphasized that India’s rapid urbanization has been proceeding apace for decades, but policy solutions have been shots in the dark. Important facts: Studies show that socio-economic distress is brewing in slums. The migrants to cities often get struck in a… Continue reading For better slum policies