What is the News? After being suspended for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Amarnath Yatra in the Himalayas of South Kashmir will begin on June 30 this year. What is Amarnath Yatra? Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage visit to the Amarnath cave shrine of Lord Shiva high up in the Himalayas.… Continue reading Explained: Amarnath Yatra, the legend and the pilgrimage
Nigeria’s latest lithium find: some key questions answered
What is the News? Recently, High-grade Lithium has been discovered in Nigeria. What is Lithium? Click Here to read about it What is High-Grade Lithium? The Geological Agency described lithium as high grade because it is found with 1-13% oxide content. Normally exploration begins at levels as low as 0.4%. Note: Grade (in %) is… Continue reading Nigeria’s latest lithium find: some key questions answered
NIUA’s C-Cube and WRI India launch the India Forum for Nature-Based Solutions
What is the News? National Institute of Urban Affairs’ (NIUA) Climate Centre for Cities (NIUA C-Cube), World Resources Institute India(WRI India) and their partners has launched India Forum for Nature-Based Solutions. What is the India Forum for Nature-Based Solutions? It is India’s first national coalition platform for urban nature-based solutions(NbS). Aim: To create a collective… Continue reading NIUA’s C-Cube and WRI India launch the India Forum for Nature-Based Solutions
Speeding major cause of death: Lancet Study
What is the News? According to a Lancet study, steps taken to check vehicle speed on Indian roads could save 20,554 lives annually. What are the key takeaways from the Lancet Study on Road Accidents? Road Accidents Road traffic injuries(RTIs) are the eighth leading cause of death globally for all ages and the first cause… Continue reading Speeding major cause of death: Lancet Study
[Download] – Neha Byadwal AIR 260 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Sample MGP Test Copies
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the Mains answer copies of Neha Byadwal. She has secured AIR 260 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2021. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. Download link: Neha Byadwal Sample MGP Copy – GS Paper Neha Byadwal Sample MGP Copy – Ethics Paper Neha… Continue reading [Download] – Neha Byadwal AIR 260 (UPSC CSE 2021) – Sample MGP Test Copies
Semiconductors: Heroes Of The New Digital World
News: The government has launched the Semicon India program to secure a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India. It will make India self-reliant on key items such as semiconductors. About the government initiative It provides attractive fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for companies to set up production across the value chain. Decoding chips: A chip essentially comprises… Continue reading Semiconductors: Heroes Of The New Digital World
Phased ban on plastics is welcome. Challenge will lie in enforcement, bringing in viable substitutes
News: The government has introduced rules to ban plastic in India in a phased manner. Now, the ban on the manufacture and use of several common use-and-throw plastic products will come into effect from 01 July 2022. New Plastic Ban rules (To be banned in a phased manner) At present, the banning would apply… Continue reading Phased ban on plastics is welcome. Challenge will lie in enforcement, bringing in viable substitutes
A direct approach to conservation
News: It has been found that India has not been able to mobilise private and public finance through Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES). This could have helped India achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the Paris Agreement on climate change. What are the biodiversity finance measures that can enable biodiversity protection and sustainable… Continue reading A direct approach to conservation
Goods and Services Tax at five: The new regime’s journey so far
News: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed its 5th year since its inception on 1 July 2017. Recently, The 47th meeting of the GST Council has also taken place. What is the reason for introducing GST? Firstly, The GST replaced 17 central and state taxes and 13 cesses, eliminating the cascading impact of… Continue reading Goods and Services Tax at five: The new regime’s journey so far
Full privatization of PSBs: Our bank privatization agenda demands clarity
News: According to media reports, investment banks and other likely investors have recently asked the government to fully withdraw the Centre’s share from PSBs for facilitating a better disinvestment process and value discovery. This raised debate on the privatization of state-owned banks once again. Must read: Privatization of PSBs – Explained, Pointwise What are the… Continue reading Full privatization of PSBs: Our bank privatization agenda demands clarity
