Source: This post on the Issues with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) has been created based on the article “Panchayati Raj: It needs funding empowerment” published in “Live Mint” on 29th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. News: Issues… Continue reading Issues with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)
India and France Bilateral Relations – Ceremony, substance
Source: This post on India-France bilateral relations has been created based on the article “Ceremony, substance” published in “The Hindu” on 29th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. India and France Bilateral Relations, The article discusses the… Continue reading India and France Bilateral Relations – Ceremony, substance
[Kurukshetra January 2024 Summary] Drone Revolution Changing the Face of Rural India- Explained Pointwise
India is on the brink of a Drone revolution that not only stands to change the face of the rural India but also has the potential to profoundly impact and improve countless lives in rural India. PM Narendra Modi while inaugurating India’s biggest drone expo in May 2022, highlighted the importance of drones and said,… Continue reading [Kurukshetra January 2024 Summary] Drone Revolution Changing the Face of Rural India- Explained Pointwise
Fiscal position of PRI-Empowering panchayats: Local bodies need more predictable revenue flows
Source: The post fiscal position of PRI has been created, based on the article “Empowering panchayats: Local bodies need more predictable revenue flows” published in “Business standard” on 29th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity- devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. News: The article discusses a Reserve… Continue reading Fiscal position of PRI-Empowering panchayats: Local bodies need more predictable revenue flows
Nutritional deficiencies in India
Source: The post nutritional deficiencies in India has been created, based on the article “How to tackle malnutrition effectively” published in “Indian express” on 29th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-issues relating to poverty and hunger. And GS paper3-Economic- food security News: The article discusses the impact of poor nutrition on health issues… Continue reading Nutritional deficiencies in India
Myanmar Military Coup and India
Source: This post Myanmar Military Coup and India has been created, based on the article “A closer look at Myanmar’s discontent” published in “The Hindu” on 29th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations – India and its Neighborhood – Relations News: This article discusses the political and military situation in… Continue reading Myanmar Military Coup and India
Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme
Source-This post on Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme has been created based on the article “Interim Budget 2024: Exporters seek higher allocation for MAI scheme” published in “Business Standard” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Ahead of the interim Budget 2024, exporters have urged the government to allocate funds worth $3.88 billion for… Continue reading Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) disclosure norms deadline extended
Source-This post is based on the article “FPI disclosure norms deadline extended: Why is SEBI seeking investor data?” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th January 2024. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeframe for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to reveal details about all entities with… Continue reading Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) disclosure norms deadline extended
Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) Link Project
Source-This post on PKC-ERCP Link Project has been created based on the article “Rajasthan, MP, Centre sign MoU for modified river linking project” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (MP) signed an MoU with Ministry of Jal Shakti for implementation of the ‘Modified PKC-ERCP’… Continue reading Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) Link Project
End-to-end encryption (E2E)
Source-This post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption? How does it secure information?” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores End-to-end encryption (E2E), detailing its operational mechanisms and examining implementation challenges and complexities. What is End-to-end encryption (E2E)? 1) Encryption serves as a method… Continue reading End-to-end encryption (E2E)
