What is the News? The Department of Personnel and Training(DoPT) has issued a memorandum laying down norms for implementing the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices. What are the norms issued by DoPT about the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices? Firstly, all Union government departments should collect data on inadequate… Continue reading Govt. lays down norms for quota in promotions
Explained: Mythology, politics behind Gujarat’s Madhavpur Mela, and why CMs from Northeast are visiting it
What is the News? The President has inaugurated the annual Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat and said that the cultural fair is a “festival of uniting people of the country through feelings”. What is Madhavpur Mela? Madhavpur Mela is a religio-cultural fair taking place every year in Madhavpur, a village on the Porbandar coast in Gujarat.… Continue reading Explained: Mythology, politics behind Gujarat’s Madhavpur Mela, and why CMs from Northeast are visiting it
UGC issues norms for students to do two programmes at once
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the UGC Dual Degree Programme?3 What is the aim behind this Programme?3.1 Applicability of the Programme4 What is the criticism against this decision? What is the News? The University Grants Commission(UGC) has issued guidelines to allow students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously at higher education institutes recognised… Continue reading UGC issues norms for students to do two programmes at once
Explained: Why lemons are so costly now
What is the News? Over the last few weeks, the price of lemon has touched unprecedented highs, with a single lemon selling between Rs 10 and Rs 15 in most markets. What is Lemon(Nimbu)? In India, Nimbu comes under two broad categories: lemon and lime. The small, round and thin-skinned kaagzi is the most commonly… Continue reading Explained: Why lemons are so costly now
Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
What is the News? A sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology and controlled via Web/Mobile app has been installed at Sal River near Navelim and Nauta lake at Cortalim, Goa. What is the Sensor-Based Irrigation System developed? Developed by: The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology(NIT), Goa has… Continue reading Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
Hits and misses: India’s solar power energy targets
News: A report prepared by JMK Research and Analytics and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis states that India is likely to miss the 2022 target of installing 100 GW of solar power capacity. This is because rooftop solar lagging behind. What is India’s solar policy? The National Solar Mission, 2010 started promotion… Continue reading Hits and misses: India’s solar power energy targets
A milestone’s been spied for a switchover to EVs
Context: The government has expressed confidence that electric vehicles (EVs) will achieve parity with conventional petrol burners in India within two years. What is the cost trend estimate of EVs? By Crisil Research report estimates, all vehicles get increasingly economical with greater use. But EVs are seen to do this better, the gap would close… Continue reading A milestone’s been spied for a switchover to EVs
India is a nation without a national language. Let’s embrace this
News: Recently, the Home Minister of India specifically mentioned the use of Hindi language in the North-eastern states. He has announced to make Hindi compulsory in all North-eastern states. Must Read: What are various provisions related to the official language in the Indian Constitution? Contents1 Argument for and against promoting Hindi language in India 2… Continue reading India is a nation without a national language. Let’s embrace this
The key phrase is ‘focus on the foetus, for the future’
Context: In 2019, the government declared March 10, as “National Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Awareness Day”. It was declared on the birthday of Prof. Seshiah who was conferred the Padma Shri in the field of medicine (as a part of the Republic Day honours this year). Further, the novel coronavirus pandemic has shifted focus on a… Continue reading The key phrase is ‘focus on the foetus, for the future’
Beijing’s move, India’s turn
News: Recently, India refused to condemn Russia’s military invasion, and decided to continue trade with Russia. It has abstained from voting on United Nations resolutions. In this context, a number of diplomats, officials, and ministers from across the globe visited India. This has raised India’s role in global politics. What are the ongoing challenges in… Continue reading Beijing’s move, India’s turn
