What is the News? The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor participated in a religious ceremony held in the ruins of the 8th century Martand Sun temple, a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. This temple has been recognised as a “Site of national importance”. What is Martand Sun Temple? The Martand Sun Temple… Continue reading Puja event at ASI-protected Martand Temple in Kashmir stokes controversy
AIM, NITI Aayog launches the AIM-PRIME Playbook to help academicians launch deep-tech spin-offs
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AIM PRIME?3 What is AIM PRIME Playbook?4 What is a Venture Center? What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM),NITI Aayog has launched AIM-PRIME (Programfor Researchers on Innovation, Market Readiness and Entrepreneurship) Playbook. What is AIM PRIME? Launched in: April 2021 by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog… Continue reading AIM, NITI Aayog launches the AIM-PRIME Playbook to help academicians launch deep-tech spin-offs
A historic initiative by Department of Telecommunications – India advances in 5G/ORAN testing ecosystem through public private partnership
What is the News? Telecommunication Engineering Center(TEC), a technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VVDN Technologies Private Limited. The signing of MoU will facilitate registered startups, innovators and MSMEs working in the field of Open RAN to get their products tested at the existing lab… Continue reading A historic initiative by Department of Telecommunications – India advances in 5G/ORAN testing ecosystem through public private partnership
NFHS-5 data shows literacy and delivery of services, not religion, influences fertility
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) has released data on the Total Fertility Rate(TFR) in India. What does NFHS-5 say about the Total Fertility Rate(TFR) in India? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): India’s total fertility rate(TFR) has declined from 2.2 in 2015-16 to 2.0 in 2019-21. Note: The TFR is the average number of… Continue reading NFHS-5 data shows literacy and delivery of services, not religion, influences fertility
The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds
Source: This post is based on the article “The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds” published in The Hindu on 11th May 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment and Ecology Relevance: State of the World’s Birds report Context: The State of the World’s Birds, an annual review of environmental resources, has revealed that the… Continue reading The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds
We require dependable ways to recycle lithium batteries
Source: This post is based on the article “We require dependable ways to recycle lithium batteries” published in Livemint on 11th May 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment, Industrial policy and growth Relevance: Reuse and recycling of lithium batteries News: In March 2022, the Indian government announced four recipients for its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme… Continue reading We require dependable ways to recycle lithium batteries
A regulatory overload could weaken our cyber security
Source: This post is based on the article “A regulatory overload could weaken our cybersecurity” published in Livemint on 10th May 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Information Technology Relevance: Cybersecurity and related issues Context: Most countries have comprehensive rules setting out the various steps that companies must follow from the moment they learn of a breach.… Continue reading A regulatory overload could weaken our cyber security
The Problem on Our Plate
News: Commodity prices are increasing globally. Prices of grains, feed and meat, and edible oils, in particular, are surging. Russia and Ukraine together contributed roughly one-fourth (or 52 million metric tonnes [MMT]) of global wheat exports of 203 MMT in 2021-22. What can be done to control inflation? The main reason behind the upward cycle… Continue reading The Problem on Our Plate
Control inflation by acting on liquidity
News: Inflation has assumed a menacing proportion in almost all countries. Consumer price index (CPI) inflation in India stood (in March 2022) at 6.95%. It is expected to rise further in April. On the other hand, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation had remained in double digits since April 2021. It is not the case… Continue reading Control inflation by acting on liquidity
Explained: Making sense of exchange rate
News: Indian rupee hit an all-time low exchange rate of 77.6 against the US dollar. Contents1 What is the exchange rate?2 How an exchange rate is determined?3 What are the factors determining the supply and demand of currency?4 What is RBI’s role in exchange rate determination? What is the exchange rate? The exchange rate tells… Continue reading Explained: Making sense of exchange rate
