Source: Indian Express1 Indian Express1 Relevance: How is India placed in drone technology and offensive measures to counter-drone attacks in the future? Synopsis: Recent attacks on air force base in Jammu should force the Indian security establishment to speed up its drone and anti-drone tech development. Challenges involved, and the current scenario. Contents1 Background2 Usage… Continue reading Explained: Facing up to the drone challenge
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Rule of Law vs Rule by Law
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Points can be used in the essay paper and in your answers for GS Mains. Synopsis: Chief Justice of India (CJI)’s views on what is meant by the term ‘law’ and how safeguarding constitutionalism is a shared responsibility. What is meant by ‘law’? Law, in most general sense, is a tool… Continue reading Rule of Law vs Rule by Law
What is a heat dome? – Explained
Source: Indian Express, Hindustantimes, Livemint Relevance: Important weather phenomenon impacting the climate and the people. Synopsis: Parts of Canada and USA are reeling under severe heatwave caused due to a heat dome. Possible causes and likely impact are discussed. Contents1 Why in news?2 What is a heat dome?3 Impact of a heat dome4 Are heat… Continue reading What is a heat dome? – Explained
Explained: ‘Union’ or ‘central’ government?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding of subtle differences between often used terms is what will make your preparation meaningful and worthy. You can use this knowledge in essay and in your GS answers too. Synopsis: In Tamil Nadu, a controversy erupted recently over the new DMK government referring to the government of Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading Explained: ‘Union’ or ‘central’ government?
Election no guarantee against tyranny, says CJI
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Relevance: Points can be used in an essay. Synopsis: Elections are not a guarantee that the government will not turn tyrannical. A vibrant public discourse, criticism, and protests prove much more effective. Chief Justice of India (CJI)’s views on what constitutes a robust and resilient democracy and other equally important… Continue reading Election no guarantee against tyranny, says CJI
The future of learning in India is ed-tech
Source: Indian Express Relevance: How technology can help India achieve its long-term policy objective of access to education? Synopsis: Pandemic has shown us that traditional model of education delivery is not sufficient. Integration of technology with education offers a resilient alternative. Contents1 Why India is well positioned to integrate technology with education?2 Designing an ed-tech… Continue reading The future of learning in India is ed-tech
How much can a four-year-old really learn from a smartphone?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Addressing issues arising out of COVID’s impact on primary education Synopsis: Alleviating the impact of COVID on India’s primary education sector involves bringing back the dropouts, addressing the learning deficit and an increased requirement of manpower. How can India resolve COVID-induced problems in primary education? Bringing back the dropouts: Whenever schools… Continue reading How much can a four-year-old really learn from a smartphone?
Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key provisions of the bill3 Rationale behind the changes4 Criticism of the bill5 Suggestions Introduction Recently, government released the Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 which seeks to amend the Cinematograph Act of 1952. The Cinematograph Act is the sole legislation guiding the certification of films released in India for public exhibition. It regulates the… Continue reading Draft Cinematograph Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
The drone challenge before India
Source: Indian Express, TOI, Business-Standard, India Today Relevance: Strengthening India’s surveillance capabilities to deal with constantly evolving terror threats in the border areas esp. J&K Synopsis: The recent drone attack on Air Force Station Jammu has raised some doubts about the robustness of India’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities in the sensitive border regions. Drones have been a threat… Continue reading The drone challenge before India
