What is the News? The second edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment(NeSDA) has been released. What is the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment(NeSDA) 2021? Constituted by: Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) in 2019. Objective: It is a biennial study that assesses States, Union Territories (UTs) and focuses on Central Ministries… Continue reading Union Minister releases the second edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment 2021, NeSDA 2021
New evidence emerges on how Mayas fortified maize, built indoor toilets
What is the News? A study has thrown light on how Maya people fortified their maize with the chemical process known as ‘nixtamalisation’. What is Maya Civilization? Click Here to read about it What is the Nixtamalisation technique used by Mayas? Nixtamalisation is a method by which the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica like the Maya… Continue reading New evidence emerges on how Mayas fortified maize, built indoor toilets
Air Quality Life Index: Indians losing 5 years of life due to air pollution: Study
What is the News? The Air Quality Life Index has been released. What is the Air Quality Life Index? Produced by: Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago(EPIC) Purpose: The index converts air pollution concentrations into their impact on life expectancy. From this, the public and policymakers alike can determine the benefits of air… Continue reading Air Quality Life Index: Indians losing 5 years of life due to air pollution: Study
LaMDA: Can the new Google chatbot be sentient?
What is the News? Google’s modern conversational agent, Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA), was engaged to test for bias/hate speech. The tester claimed that the updated software is now sentient. He argues that consent from the software must be obtained before experiments are run on it. But, Google and many tech experts have dismissed… Continue reading LaMDA: Can the new Google chatbot be sentient?
Elderly lack financial, social security: study
What is the News? HelpAge India has carried out a national survey to study the social security of senior citizens. A report based on the survey results was released on the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. About the report Based on: A survey conducted by the non-governmental organisation with the involvement of 4,399… Continue reading Elderly lack financial, social security: study
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 14, 2022
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I June 14, 2022
[Answered] There has been a global initiative by governments and anti-trust regulators to recognize the right to repair. Does India also need a ‘Right To Repair’ Legislation?
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write some points related to the need of ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation in India. Write some negative aspects of this legislation. Way forward: Brief Conclusion. The ‘Right To Repair’ movement traces its roots back to the very dawn of the computer era in the 1950s. Right to repair advocates are of… Continue reading [Answered] There has been a global initiative by governments and anti-trust regulators to recognize the right to repair. Does India also need a ‘Right To Repair’ Legislation?
[Answered] The draft battery swapping policy has tremendous potential to create new economic opportunities for various stakeholders and the nation. Elaborate
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write in brief how the battery swapping policy will create new economic opportunities for various stakeholders Write some associated challenges. Also write some challenges. Conclusion: Give a way forward. Recently, Niti Aayog has prepared a draft battery swapping policy to offer incentives to electric vehicles (EVs) with swappable batteries, subsidies to… Continue reading [Answered] The draft battery swapping policy has tremendous potential to create new economic opportunities for various stakeholders and the nation. Elaborate
[Answered] Do you think that Rajya Sabha is essential for Indian democracy? Give reasons in favor of your arguments.
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write some points related to the importance of Rajya Sabha. Also write some issues with this house. Conclusion: Give some suggestions. The Upper House of Indian Parliament has been playing a pivotal role in India’s much cherished parliamentary democracy, keeping the bicameral structure alive, setting new records and creating history since… Continue reading [Answered] Do you think that Rajya Sabha is essential for Indian democracy? Give reasons in favor of your arguments.
[Answered] How do the new guidelines to curb misleading advertisements aim to protect children from misleading ads? What are the other issues it aims to tackle?
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write in brief How the new guidelines are helpful in protecting children from misleading ads. Also explain other concerning areas that it aims to tackle. Conclusion: Write way forward. The Union Government has released the ‘Guidelines on Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022’. Its main objective is… Continue reading [Answered] How do the new guidelines to curb misleading advertisements aim to protect children from misleading ads? What are the other issues it aims to tackle?
