Source: The post is based on the article “The funding and demand for MGNREGA” published in The Hindu on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: MGNREGS and associated concerns News: The article discusses the performance of MGNREGS and challenges associated with it. Contents1 What are some highlights of Economic Survey 2022-23 on the Mahatma… Continue reading The funding and demand for MGNREGA
AISHE report shows that the pandemic threatens to undo gender parity gains in higher education
Source: The post is based on the article “AISHE report shows that the pandemic threatens to undo gender parity gains in higher education” published in “Indian Express” on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues News: All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) report has revealed an increasing gender divide in higher education. The Covid-19… Continue reading AISHE report shows that the pandemic threatens to undo gender parity gains in higher education
The New Great Game In The Himalayas – China’s territorial disputes are as much about dominating important rivers as occupying land
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Great Game In The Himalayas – China’s territorial disputes are as much about dominating important rivers as occupying land” published in The Times of India on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns associated with water sharing between India and China. News: The… Continue reading The New Great Game In The Himalayas – China’s territorial disputes are as much about dominating important rivers as occupying land
Shumang Leela: The art of gender-bending
Source: The post is based on the article “Shumang Leela: The art of gender-bending” published in The Hindu on 29th January 2023. What is the News? A traditional style of theatre art called Shumang Leela from Manipur has entertained and informed audiences for centuries. What is Shumang Leela? Shumang Leela is a traditional form of… Continue reading Shumang Leela: The art of gender-bending
Survey calls for new mineral policy, extending coal usage
Source: The post is based on the article “Survey calls for new mineral policy, extending coal usage” published in Livemint on 1st February 2023. What is the News? According to the Economic Survey 2023, India needs a carefully crafted multi-dimensional mineral policy to address the issues posed by an uneven distribution of rare earth elements.… Continue reading Survey calls for new mineral policy, extending coal usage
Shipbuilding has the potential to strengthen the mission of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: Economic Survey
Source: The post is based on the article “Shipbuilding has the potential to strengthen the mission of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: Economic Survey” published in The Hindu on 1st February 2023. What is the News? According to the Economic Survey 2023, shipbuilding has one of the highest employment multipliers and is capable of generating mass employment in… Continue reading Shipbuilding has the potential to strengthen the mission of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: Economic Survey
India Ranks Third In Net Gain In Annual Forest Area Over The Past Decade
Source: The post is based on the article “India Ranks Third In Net Gain In Annual Forest Area Over The Past Decade” published in PIB on 31st January 2023. What is the News? According to the Economic Survey 2022–23, India is leading one of the most ambitious clean energy transitions in the world and is… Continue reading India Ranks Third In Net Gain In Annual Forest Area Over The Past Decade
Economic Survey 2022-23: Indian start-ups exploring reverse-flipping
Source: The post is based on the article “Economic Survey 2022-23: Indian start-ups exploring reverse-flipping” published in The Hindu on 1st February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the Economic Survey on Indian startups?3 What are the challenges faced by startups in India?4 What are the recommendations given by… Continue reading Economic Survey 2022-23: Indian start-ups exploring reverse-flipping
Share of education in budgetary allocations has fallen over the past seven years: Survey
Source: The post is based on the article “Share of education in budgetary allocations has fallen over the past seven years: Survey” published in The Hindu on 1st February 2023. What is the News? According to the Economic Survey 2023, the share of education in budgetary allocations has fallen over the past seven years. What… Continue reading Share of education in budgetary allocations has fallen over the past seven years: Survey
Out-of-pocket health spending still high, despite hike in government expenditure
Source: The post is based on the article “Out-of-pocket health spending still high, despite hike in government expenditure” published in The Hindu on 1st February 2023. What is the News? According to the Economic Survey 2022-23, almost half of all health spending in India is still paid by patients themselves directly at the point of… Continue reading Out-of-pocket health spending still high, despite hike in government expenditure
