News: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways will be launching an innovative new called “Khadi Prakritik Paint”. Facts: Khadi Prakritik Paint: It has been conceptualized by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and later developed by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur (a KVIC unit). Key Characteristics: It is a first-of-its-kind eco-friendly, non-toxic paint with… Continue reading Union Minister to launch “Khadi Prakritik Paint” developed by KVIC
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1,600 new tech start-ups and 12 unicorns in 2020: Nasscom’s Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem report
News: National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) has released the annual start-up report ‘Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem – On the March to Trillion Dollar Digital Economy’. Facts: Key Takeaways from the Report: Source: NASSCOM Report India has added 1,600 new tech start-ups and a record 12 unicorns in 2020 (the highest ever added in… Continue reading 1,600 new tech start-ups and 12 unicorns in 2020: Nasscom’s Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem report
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – January, 2021 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of January, 2021 – First week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of January, 2021 – First week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focussed on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – January, 2021 – 1st week
Efforts to increase Electric mobility in India
Synopsis: Significance of shifting towards electric vehicles for India and how the government has actively facilitated this process What are the significances of shifting to electric vehicles for India? Transition to electric vehicles is important for India as not only it will save public money but also the environment. The progression to electric vehicles will make India… Continue reading Efforts to increase Electric mobility in India
Issue of K-shaped recovery: How government budget can deal with it?
Synopsis –The macro-implication of K-shaped recovery and labour market pressure. How the government budget will deal with it? Introduction- COVID Vs Economic Mobility – India has broken the link between COVID virus proliferation and mobility earlier and more successfully. India’s GDP estimates for 2020-21 show that the economy is expected to perform much better than earlier projections. However, the present economic recovery is a… Continue reading Issue of K-shaped recovery: How government budget can deal with it?
RBI’s expansionary policy and challenge of the impossible trinity
Synopsis: RBI need to exit out of its expansionary policy and manage ‘the impossible trinity’, i.e. Capital inflow, inflation and exchange rate. Source: The Hindu Introduction RBI adopted the extraordinary expansionary policy after Covid-19. It reduced policy interest rates aggressively to increase the liquidity in the market. It also provided targeted assistance to especially distressed sectors. But, now RBI… Continue reading RBI’s expansionary policy and challenge of the impossible trinity
Re–imagining the school education in India
Synopsis: We need to reimagine our school education system to ensure quality education for all and to make India a knowledgeable super power. Background: Currently, the school as an institution has been criticised by many experts for turning into caged jails, for being run like factories, functioning like corporate enterprises and for forcing the curriculum into the child. … Continue reading Re–imagining the school education in India
What are the issues in ailing American democracy?
Synopsis: The rioting by the Donald Trump supporters in the US Capitol seeking to stall President-elect Joe Biden’s certification by Congress personifies the decaying Democracy in America. Background Recently, a violent mob (loyal to President Donald Trump) in an attempt to overturn America’s Presidential election stormed the U.S. Capitol and forced lawmakers into hiding. This act of violence indicates… Continue reading What are the issues in ailing American democracy?
Post-Central vista verdict: Need to improve process of developing Public project?
Synopsis: The issue of Central Vista Project has reiterated the need for holistic solutions for the issues in process of the redevelopment projects. Introduction The majority ruling decided that the government had followed all processes as required by the regulations and could go ahead with the construction. However, it is only the one instance, which is… Continue reading Post-Central vista verdict: Need to improve process of developing Public project?
India’s counter-coercive strategy against China
Synopsis: India has done quite well in countering Chinese moves in eastern Ladakh with its coercive strategy. Introduction There is an opportunity for middle powers like India to redefine their position in the world order as decline and rise of Chinese and American powers continue. Alexander L. George, an American political scientist, is best known for his work on coercive diplomacy. The… Continue reading India’s counter-coercive strategy against China
