There has been a significant increase of trust in India’s weather forecasting among the general public, due to considerable improvements in the accuracy of forecasts. This has led to an increase in demands for more accurate and specific weather forecasting in India, particularly in light of the increasing instances of extreme weather events, and climate… Continue reading Weather Forecasting in India- Achievements and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
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Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was approved recently by the Union cabinet. The scheme, which will be effective from April 1, 2025, aims to provide the government employees with an assured pension after retirement. In recent times, there were growing concerns within the government employee circles regarding the National Pension Scheme (NPS), popularly known as… Continue reading Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)- Significance and Concerns- Explained Pointwise
Study of Solar Magnetic Fields
Source- This post on Study of Solar Magnetic Fields has been created based on the article “IIA finds a novel way to explore the sun’s secrets by studying solar magnetic fields” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024. Why in News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new way… Continue reading Study of Solar Magnetic Fields
First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload
Source- This post on First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload has been created based on the article “What the first findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission tell us about the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August. Why in News? Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out… Continue reading First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload
India-Ukraine Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
India-Ukraine Relations has garnered significant attention, in the wake of Indian Prime Minister’s historic visit to the war torn country. PM Narendra Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Ukraine after diplomatic relations were established between the two countries in 1992. The visit, which aims at deepening of India-Ukraine Relations, also sets to… Continue reading India-Ukraine Relations- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Dark Patterns- Concerns and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
According to a recently released report by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and product design studio Parallel, many top Indian apps have been found to employ dark patterns/deceptive patterns. Amid a rise in online shopping and an increase in the number of internet users, which is expected to touch 900 million by 2025,… Continue reading Dark Patterns- Concerns and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Lateral Entry into Civil Services- Rationale and Criticisms- Explained pointwise
The UPSC has brought the issue of lateral entry into civil services back into focus by inviting applications for 45 posts, from talented and motivated Indian nationals for the roles of Joint Secretary, Director, and Deputy Secretary in 24 Union government ministries. However, opposition parties have criticized the policy of lateral entry into civil services,… Continue reading Lateral Entry into Civil Services- Rationale and Criticisms- Explained pointwise
Inflation Management in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
The economic survey 2023-24 has suggested changes in India’s Inflation management approach. The economic survey has proposed removal of food prices from India’s inflation target. It suggests shifting of inflation targeting in India from the ‘headline‘ to ‘core‘ inflation. However, there are concerns whether the exclusion of food items, will yield the desired results. In… Continue reading Inflation Management in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Women Safety in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
“The day a woman can walk freely on the roads at night, that day we can say that India has achieved independence“- Mahatma Gandhi The horrific incident of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata has sent shock waves across the nation and again has drawn our attention towards the issue of… Continue reading Women Safety in India- Challenges and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Ballast water Management in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The ballast water management is in news recently after the case of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) demanding ₹160 crore from the Kamarajar Port in Ennore, Tamil Nadu, for inefficient ballast water management. Tamil Nadu WRD contends that ineffienct ballast water management has led to the growth and proliferation of Mytella strigata, or charru… Continue reading Ballast water Management in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
