News: Recently, there has been differences between the United States and India over India’s stand on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has brought the bilateral relationship between the largest and sixth-largest global economies at the centre of debate and their expected role in the Indo-Pacific Region. What have been the convergence of Interests between India… Continue reading A vision for US-India economic partnership
Demolition drives violate international law
Context: Communal clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions in several parts of the country including at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Madhya Pradesh government bulldozed the houses of those who were allegedly involved in rioting. The State government claims that these demolitions are in response to illegal encroachments. However, the fact that these… Continue reading Demolition drives violate international law
Explained | ‘Poison pill’ and other corporate defence mechanisms to prevent hostile takeovers
What is the News? Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover attempt with a “Poison Pill”. This would make it much more expensive and complicated for the Tesla CEO to take control of Twitter. Acquirer What is Poison Pill? Poison Pill is a corporate defense strategy utilized by a target company to prevent… Continue reading Explained | ‘Poison pill’ and other corporate defence mechanisms to prevent hostile takeovers
National Highways Precast Concrete Policy
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways(MORT&H) has released the National Highways Precast Concrete Policy. What is Precast Concrete? Precast concrete is reinforced concrete that is cast away from the building site and assembled on site. Advantages of Precast Concrete: 1) All-weather and fast construction, 2) Reliable quality & enhanced performance… Continue reading National Highways Precast Concrete Policy
Defence Secretary inaugurates two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise of Indian Coast Guard off Mormugao harbour, Goa
What is the News? Defence Secretary has inaugurated the 8th edition of the two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise, ‘NATPOLREX-VIII’. What is Exercise NATPOLREX? Conducted by: Indian Coast Guard(ICG). Purpose: It is a marine spill preparedness exercise. Objective: To enhance the preparedness and response capability of all the stakeholders in combating marine spills. – To… Continue reading Defence Secretary inaugurates two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise of Indian Coast Guard off Mormugao harbour, Goa
Govt eases certain norms under EPCG scheme to promote ease of doing biz
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has relaxed various procedures under the Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG) scheme in order to reduce compliance requirements and facilitate ease of doing business. What is the Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Objective: To facilitate the import of capital… Continue reading Govt eases certain norms under EPCG scheme to promote ease of doing biz
A new pandemic has struck the world: Food inflation
What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Food prices have increased by almost 75% since mid-2020. What has been the trend of Food Prices worldwide? Food prices are increasing at an unprecedented rate worldwide. For instance, the FAO World food price Index averaged 159.3 points in March 2022 breaking an… Continue reading A new pandemic has struck the world: Food inflation
Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is FSSAI Health Star Rating System for packaged food Products?3 Why have experts raised questions over FSSAI Health Star Rating System?4 What is the alternative to the HSR System suggested by experts? What is the News? According to experts, the Health Star Rating system that the Food Safety Standards… Continue reading Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #46 : TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State, Mathematics Optional, cricket and travelling Hobbies
Date of Interview: 8th april Board: TCA Anant Optional: Mathematics Home State: Delhi Background: B.tech it previously data analyst currently mea aso Hobbies: cricket and travelling To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman why u chose maths as optional why many students dont take it as optional ur job as aso in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #46 : TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State, Mathematics Optional, cricket and travelling Hobbies
Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What have the researchers developed?4 What is the significance of this method developed? What is the News? Researchers have developed a plasma-based disinfectant generated with the help of cold atmospheric pressure plasma(CAP) which could act as a green decontaminant for Covid-19. Background The Covid-19 pandemic had brought forth the… Continue reading Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
