Source: The post is based on the article “In several states, digital tools gap in government schools” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ICT?3 What is the digital divide?4 What are the various ICT initiatives of the Ministry of Education? What is the News? According to… Continue reading In several states, digital tools gap in government schools
Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released the Financial Inclusion Index(FI-Index) for the year ending March 31, 2022. What is the Financial Inclusion Index? Released by:… Continue reading Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI
Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Central Universities (Amendment)Bill 2022. What is the purpose of the Central Universities (Amendment)Bill 2022?… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022
SERB-SURE scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges
Source: The post is based on the article “New scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched a new scheme titled “State University Research Excellence(SERB-SURE)”. What is the State University Research Excellence(SERB-SURE)… Continue reading SERB-SURE scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges
Sober liquor policy: Delhi shows why all states need smart alcohol regulation and 100% private retail trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Sober liquor policy: Delhi shows why all states need smart alcohol regulation and 100% private retail trade” published in The Times of India on 4th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance:… Continue reading Sober liquor policy: Delhi shows why all states need smart alcohol regulation and 100% private retail trade
Why the President of India is also Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the President of India is also Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces” published in the Indian Express on 4th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Relevance: About the President as a supreme commander. News: The recent debate in… Continue reading Why the President of India is also Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
That pulses are not prioritised speaks of perverse policies that encourage crops requiring more water and chemical fertilisers
Source: The post is based on the article “That pulses are not prioritised speaks of perverse policies that encourage crops requiring more water and chemical fertilisers” published in the Indian Express on 4th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Major crop-cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Relevance: About the reducing pulse cultivation in India. News: Pulses… Continue reading That pulses are not prioritised speaks of perverse policies that encourage crops requiring more water and chemical fertilisers
About One Belt One Road: Bring back the dhow route
Source: The post is based on the article “Bring back the dhow route” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About the One Belt One Road initiative. News: China’s interests in the Indian Ocean grew in the context of the… Continue reading About One Belt One Road: Bring back the dhow route
Reaping the demographic dividend
Source: The post is based on the article “Reaping the demographic dividend” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and associated issues. Relevance: About the recent UNPD report on population. News: World Population Prospects 2022 forecasts that the world’s population will touch eight billion this year and rise to 9.8 billion in 2050.… Continue reading Reaping the demographic dividend
Prelims Marathon – Polity – Local Government and UT – August-4-2022
Dear Friends,
We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below.
