Source: The post is based on the article “3 out of 4 rural homes without piped drinking water: NSSO” published in TOI on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The National Sample Survey Office(NSSO) has released the findings of the Multiple Indicator Survey(MIS). What is a Multiple Indicator Survey(MIS)? Multiple Indicator Survey(MIS) was part… Continue reading 3 out of 4 rural homes without piped drinking water: NSSO
India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report
Source: The post is based on the article “India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report” published in PIB on 14th March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power has accepted the Recommendations of the Task Force Report setup to adopt the Future-Ready Transmission System… Continue reading India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report
RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Special Rupee Vostro Accounts(SRVA)?3 When did the Special Rupee Vostro Accounts(SRVA) arrangement start?4 What are the benefits… Continue reading RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha
Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL Sarthi
Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL Sarthi” published in PIB on 14th March 2023 What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog has launched ATL Sarthi. What is ATL Sarthi? ATL Sarthi is a comprehensive self-monitoring framework to strengthen the ever-growing ecosystem of Atal Tinkering… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL Sarthi
Synthesis Report: IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact
Source: The post is based on the article “IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact” published in Indian Express on 15th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Synthesis Report?3 About IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Cycle4 What will be the focus of the Synthesis Report by IPCC? What is the News? The… Continue reading Synthesis Report: IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact
India and Italy: Friends in a turbulent world
Source– The post is based on the article “India and Italy: Friends in a turbulent world” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and Italy relationship News– On the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and India, the summit between the Italian Prime Minister… Continue reading India and Italy: Friends in a turbulent world
India and the Anglosphere
Source– The post is based on the article “India and the Anglosphere” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional and global groupings News– The road map to Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, announced this week in San Diego by the leaders of Australia, the UK, and the US Contents1 How… Continue reading India and the Anglosphere
A case for electricity public hearings that is the best of both worlds
Source– The post is based on the article “A case for electricity public hearings that is the best of both worlds” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to electricity sector News– The central Electricity Regulatory Commissions (ERC) recently issued a public notice where it… Continue reading A case for electricity public hearings that is the best of both worlds
Gati Shakti is the third pillar of our Amrit Kaal growth strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Gati Shakti is the third pillar of our Amrit Kaal growth strategy” published in Mint on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: measures required to boost infrastructure News: India has taken several steps to improve its infrastructure and boost domestic manufacturing. However, there is also a… Continue reading Gati Shakti is the third pillar of our Amrit Kaal growth strategy
Why do landfills catch fire during summers?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why do landfills catch fire during summers?” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation Relevance: measures needed to prevent landfill fires News: The Kochi landfill site caught fire earlier this month. This reminds the Indian cities to be prepared for… Continue reading Why do landfills catch fire during summers?
