News: News: The Centre is developing an exhaustive online repository of all categories of health-care professionals in the country, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and the “Heal by India” initiative About the move An online health-care professional repository will aid foreign stakeholders in finding their right choices. What are the reasons for such a… Continue reading Heal the nation before healing the rest of the world
What makes an area urban?
Context: Urban areas in India need to be clearly defined by the policymakers. What are the factors to determine whether an area is urban or not? An urban area is a function of various factors, like – a) population size, b) land surface, c) primary occupation, d) the level of development Why defining urban areas… Continue reading What makes an area urban?
Understanding bird strikes and aviation safety
News: Recently, two aircraft in India suffered bird hits. Damage to the engine was reported. India’s civil aviation regulatory body, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered an inquiry. Further, in a directive to all airport operators, it has asked all airports to review their wildlife hazard management plans for within and outside… Continue reading Understanding bird strikes and aviation safety
Explained | The controversy around the Northern Ireland Protocol
What is the News? The UK administration has come up with new legislation named the “Northern Ireland Protocol Bill”. The Bill would enable the UK to override provisions of the Brexit deal that concern trading arrangements in Northern Ireland. What is the Northern Ireland Protocol(NIP)? Special trading arrangements were needed for Northern Ireland after the… Continue reading Explained | The controversy around the Northern Ireland Protocol
Four new corals recorded from Indian waters
What is the News? Scientists have recorded four species of azooxanthellate corals for the first time from Indian waters. What are the four new species of corals found? The four new species of azooxanthellate corals found are: 1) Truncatoflabellum crassum, 2) T. incrustatum, 3) T. Irregular and 4) T. Krasum. These corals were found in… Continue reading Four new corals recorded from Indian waters
Explained: In Maharashtra political crisis, powers of Governor, floor test law in spotlight
What is the News? The Maharashtra political crisis has once again put the spotlight on the role of the Governor to call for a floor test. Constitution on the role of Governor in calling for a floor test Article 174(2)(b): It gives powers to the Governor to dissolve the Assembly on the aid and advice… Continue reading Explained: In Maharashtra political crisis, powers of Governor, floor test law in spotlight
Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022: Open access: A game changer for green energy?
What is the News? The Ministry of Power has notified the Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022. Background Read here: Open access: A game changer for green energy? What are the key provisions of Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022? Lower Limit for green energy open access: The limit of open access transactions has been reduced… Continue reading Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022: Open access: A game changer for green energy?
Here is what Assam can do to prevent floods
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources in its report has suggested several measures that it can take to manage floods. What are the measures suggested in the report? Strengthen embankments along the rivers: Most flood protection structures in Assam are over 50-60 years old. These were constructed on the main… Continue reading Here is what Assam can do to prevent floods
Explained: The importance of Snake Island, speck of land in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has bombed Russia
What is the News? Ukraine has said it has caused significant losses to the Russian military in airstrikes on Zmiinyi Island also known as Snake Island in the Black Sea. What is Snake Island? Snake Island is also known as Zmiinyi or Serpent Island. The island is located 35 km from the coast of the… Continue reading Explained: The importance of Snake Island, speck of land in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has bombed Russia
Dutch disease
What is the News? This article talks about the Dutch Disease and how to combat it. What is Dutch Disease? Dutch Disease in economics refers to a phenomenon wherein a country witnesses uneven growth across sectors due to the discovery of natural resources, especially large oil reserves. According to the concept, when a country discovers… Continue reading Dutch disease
