What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched a Pilot Pey Jal Survekshan. About Pey Jal Survekshan It is a drinking water survey launched in 10 cities under Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban). Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Purpose: It will ascertain the equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater… Continue reading Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches Pilot “Pey Jal Survekshan”
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MSDE rolls out “Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Program”
What is the news? Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) rolls out Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Programme under the SANKALP scheme. It will strengthen district skill administration and the District Skill Committees(DSCs). Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Program: It is a two-year academic program. It aims to address the challenge of the non-availability of personnel for… Continue reading MSDE rolls out “Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Program”
“Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages
What is the news? In the Budget 2021-22, the Government of India announced the National Hydrogen Mission. This mission will aim at generating hydrogen from green power sources and using it as a fuel. Read more about Green Energy Initiatives in Budget 2021 About Hydrogen fuel Hydrogen is the chemical element with the symbol H… Continue reading “Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages
[UPSC Interview Transcript #24] :Sujata Mehta Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Mathematics Optional, Cycling, Badminton, Programming Hobbies
Duration: 30 mins Board: Sujata Mehta madam Background: Computer Science Eng (IIT Madras) Employee: Software engineer Optional: Mathematics Home State: Andhra Pradesh Hobbies: Cycling, Badminton, Programming Sports: Tennis Chairperson Is this you? (pointing out the photo) Introduce Yourself. Why did you quit your job for attempting Civil Service? Don’t you enjoy your job in IT… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #24] :Sujata Mehta Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Mathematics Optional, Cycling, Badminton, Programming Hobbies
Evaluating India- China Disengagement agreement on Pongong Tso
Synopsis: India-China disengagement process on the border is ongoing. There is a need for the cost-benefit analysis of this disengagement process. Background: Recently, both India and China have announced the start of disengagement between the two armies in Ladakh. The current disengagement is limited to two places on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in… Continue reading Evaluating India- China Disengagement agreement on Pongong Tso
Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India
Synopsis: Sri Lanka’s revoked the East Container Terminal (ECT) agreement without any valid reason. However, Indian investors can’t oppose this decision under International Law, due to India’s withdrawal from Bilateral Investment treaties (BIT). This calls for adopting a balanced approach towards BITs. Background: An agreement to jointly develop ECT at Colombo port was signed between Sri Lanka, Japan and India in 2019. In February… Continue reading Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India
Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs
Synopsis: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Normal health Services in India. The telehealth services like Remote Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) should be used. Background: The March 2020 lockdown reassigned healthcare professionals towards COVID-19 specific duties. This deviated the focus from other healthcare domains in India and across the world. How Covid-19 disrupted normal Health care services:… Continue reading Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs
The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench in South India
Synopsis: The proposal of four capitals may not be feasible in India. However, a Supreme Court Bench in south India can be created. Introduction West Bengal’s CM Mamata Banerjee suggested that there should be four capitals of India. She is of the opinion that Parliament sessions should be held in each of the four capitals in… Continue reading The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench in South India
Indian Economy Quiz: Banking Reforms since Independence |18 Feb, 2021
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‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories
Synopsis: The recent ICC (International Criminal Court) ruling allows it to prosecute war crimes in Palestinian Territories. The ruling is welcomed by Palestine but criticized by the U.S. and Israel. Background: Israel had been accused of committing atrocities in Palestinian Territories of West Bank and Gaza Strip since 1967. Palestine joined the ICC in 2015… Continue reading ‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories
