Source: The post is based on the article “ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters” published in PIB on 26th July 2022. What is the News? Export Credit Guarantee Corporation(ECGC) has introduced a new scheme to provide enhanced export credit risk insurance cover to the… Continue reading ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters
India seen overtaking China as biggest importer of seaborne Russian crude
Source: The post is based on the article “India seen overtaking China as biggest importer of seaborne Russian crude” published in Business Standard on 27th July 2022. What is the News? India is understood to have overtaken China as the top destination for seaborne Russian crude oil this month. This is the first time Indian imports… Continue reading India seen overtaking China as biggest importer of seaborne Russian crude
Rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified under ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ component of Khelo India Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified under ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ component of Khelo India Scheme” published in PIB on 26th July 2022 What is the News? Union Minister of Sports has informed that a number of rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified… Continue reading Rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified under ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ component of Khelo India Scheme
India Designates 5 New Ramsar Sites
Source: The post is based on the article “India Designates 5 New Ramsar Sites” published in PIB on 26th July 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are these five new Ramsar Sites?3 India’s Ramsar Sites4 What are the benefits of being designated as a Ramsar Site? What is the News? India has added five… Continue reading India Designates 5 New Ramsar Sites
Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2022 What is the News? Russia has announced that it has decided to quit the International Space Station “after 2024”. What is the International Space Station(ISS)? International Space Station(ISS) is… Continue reading Russia to opt out of International Space Station after 2024
[Answered] Discuss the significance and challenges of fiberisation in India ahead of India’s 5G deployment.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some significance of fiberisation in India ahead of India’s 5G deployment. Also, write some challenges. Conclusion: Write a way forward. India is preparing to auction off about 72 Ghz of airwaves to rollout 5G services in the country. However, the infrastructure needed for such a rollout requires existing radio towers to be connected… Continue reading [Answered] Discuss the significance and challenges of fiberisation in India ahead of India’s 5G deployment.
[Answered] Automation of humane aspects of governance can lead to Dehumanisation of governance. Examine.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how technocratic initiatives of governance are dehumanised in nature. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Right to live with dignity is a constitutional necessity. Digital initiatives in governance like centralised data dashboards have become the go-to mode for assessing policies. It has lowered the value of principles such as human dignity and hardships… Continue reading [Answered] Automation of humane aspects of governance can lead to Dehumanisation of governance. Examine.
[Answered] Rajya Sabha is not only important for its deliberative and reflective functions, but also for making the parliamentary process participatory and accountable. Elucidate.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how Rajya Sabha is important for its deliberative and reflective functions, as well as for making the parliamentary process participatory and accountable. Conclusion: Write a way forward. The Rajya Sabha has been playing a pivotal role in India’s much cherished parliamentary democracy, keeping the bicameral structure alive, setting new records since its… Continue reading [Answered] Rajya Sabha is not only important for its deliberative and reflective functions, but also for making the parliamentary process participatory and accountable. Elucidate.
[Answered] Flood risk management strategy cannot be done just by the water management, it should include round-the-year developmental activities. Discuss.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some issues with flood risk management strategy. Also, write some measures to make flood risk management more effective. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Flood is an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land. Recently, over 5.5 million people have been affected in… Continue reading [Answered] Flood risk management strategy cannot be done just by the water management, it should include round-the-year developmental activities. Discuss.
The tipping point on service charges
Source: This post is based on the article “The tipping point on service charges” published in the Indian Express on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About recent restrictions on service charge. News: Recently, the Delhi High Court stayed the operation of guidelines issued by… Continue reading The tipping point on service charges
