What is the News? Gujarat is the first state in the country to launch Balika Panchayat. What is Balika Panchayat? It is a unique initiative of the Gujarat Government under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign. Aim: 1) To promote the social and political development of the girls, 2) To ensure their active participation of… Continue reading Gujarat becomes first State in the country to launch Balika Panchayat
PM inaugurates ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launches NIRYAT portal
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launched the NIRYAT portal. What is Vanijya Bhawan? It is a new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is designed as a smart building which incorporates the principles of sustainable architecture with a special focus on energy saving. It will… Continue reading PM inaugurates ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launches NIRYAT portal
M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Without soil conservation, there is no food security
News: Recently, Sadhguru, a spiritual leader, had launched an initiative known as “save soil campaign”. In addition, he also completed 100 days of solo biking across many countries to promote concerted action on saving soil. What are the factors that have led to food security? The agricultural modernisation has led to improvement in the crop… Continue reading M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Without soil conservation, there is no food security
What India needs to do to reduce its fertiliser bill
News: In 2021- 22, India’s import of fertilisers touched an all-time high of $12.77 billion in fiscal terms. What are the factors that make India fit for agricultural activities? India has no dearth of land, water and sunshine to sustain vibrant agriculture. India is abundant in all these resources. For example: (1) India’s land under… Continue reading What India needs to do to reduce its fertiliser bill
Open network for digital commerce
News: The government of India announced the launch of the pilot phase of open network for digital commerce (ONDC) in five cities in late April. The aim was to “democratise” the country’s fast growing digital e-commerce space that is currently dominated by the two U.S.-headquartered firms — Amazon and Walmart. Contents1 What is ONDC?2 What… Continue reading Open network for digital commerce
The problems plaguing thermal power generators
News: On June 10, India’s power demand touched a record high of 211 MW even as the coal shortage continued with coal stocks available only for eight days. Consequently, the Ministry of Power directed the power-generating companies or ‘gencos’ to use imported coal for 10% of their requirement, failing which their domestic supplies would be… Continue reading The problems plaguing thermal power generators
Crude oil diplomacy
News: Recently, a few private-sector refiners decided to import larger quantities of crude oil from Russia. This is likely to impact India’s Crude oil diplomacy and diplomatic standing with Western allies and West Asia, currently the country’s top suppliers. Last month, Russia became India’s second-largest oil supplier by overtaking Saudi Arabia. Why there is an… Continue reading Crude oil diplomacy
Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?
News: Recently, the government announced the Agnipath scheme, which fundamentally transforms the process of recruitment of armed forces. Must read: Cabinet clears Agnipath Scheme What are the advantages of Agnipath scheme? Younger military: According to the government, the scheme will bring down the average age from 32 to 26. Introduce new kinds of modern equipment to… Continue reading Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?
Can Data Surveillance Prevent The Next Pandemic?
News: Bill Gates advocates “Outbreaks are inevitable but pandemics are optional.” According to him, the next outbreak may turn out to be even more deadly and destructive. He also mentions right now is the best time to start preparing for the next virus and prevent the next pandemic. Contents1 About the status of some infectious… Continue reading Can Data Surveillance Prevent The Next Pandemic?
Stabilise Sri Lanka
News: The situation is rapidly approaching a major humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka with its Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe recently stating that Sri Lanka’s economy has completely collapsed. How bad is the situation? Sri Lanka’s PM has informed parliament that the economy was facing a far more serious situation beyond mere shortages of fuel, gas,… Continue reading Stabilise Sri Lanka
