News: Recently, the Union government authorized State bank of India to issue and encash a new tranche of electoral bonds. This again revived the debate of transparency around electoral bonds. Contents1 What is the electoral bond scheme and challenges associated with it?2 What is the stand of the government on electoral bonds?3 What are the… Continue reading Electoral bonds: To the poll booth, with no donor knowledge
Problems associated with North Eastern states: A more meaningful commitment to the Indian republic
News: India celebrated its Republic day where several exercises were held to demonstrate the state’s power and patriotism. Along with these exercises, there is a need to adopt constitutional ideals and values in ways that embed the state and the nation in the harmony, especially in the North East. What are the problems associated with North… Continue reading Problems associated with North Eastern states: A more meaningful commitment to the Indian republic
At the Centre: On India-Central Asia summit
News: Recently, the Prime Minister has hosted the India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. Both India and Central Asian Republics (CARs) have agreed on more structured engagement, including the setting up of joint working groups, on Afghanistan and Chabahar, and more educational and cultural opportunities. Must read: India-Central Asia Virtual Summit What are the challenges… Continue reading At the Centre: On India-Central Asia summit
Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: India can beat them but that needs bold action
News: Neglected tropical disease day is on January 30 and it reminds that India needs an integrated approach to eliminate NTDs. What is Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)? NTDs is an umbrella term that refers to 20 medically diverse, communicable diseases that flourish in impoverished environments, tend to coexist, cause significant mortality. Why there is need… Continue reading Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: India can beat them but that needs bold action
Engage in debates in the House, not in ridiculing each other: SC
Contents1 What is the news?2 What was the issue about?3 What is the Supreme Court ruling on the suspension?4 What are the key highlights from the Supreme Court judgment on the suspension? What is the news? The Supreme Court has quashed the suspension of 12 opposition MLAs from the Maharashtra assembly for one year over… Continue reading Engage in debates in the House, not in ridiculing each other: SC
India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the history of India-Israel Agriculture Cooperation?3 Agreement on Agriculture Cooperation4 INDO-ISRAEL Villages of Excellence5 Indo-Israeli Agriculture Project (IIAP) What is the news? Israeli Ambassador to India has called on the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. During the meeting, the two countries agreed to further enhance cooperation… Continue reading India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has notified the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II for providing assistance to Common Technology Development and Services Infrastructure. What is the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector? The scheme was notified by the… Continue reading Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Brahmos Missiles?3 How would a Brahmos missile protect the Philippines from China?4 What is the significance of this deal for India? What is the news? India has signed a $375-million contract with the Philippines for the supply of 24-30 BrahMos cruise missiles. What are Brahmos Missiles? Click Here… Continue reading Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million
Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
What is the news? The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives of MoHUA in 2021 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) Global Housing Technology Challenge – India (GHTC -India) LightHouse Projects and Technograhis Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) Scheme Smart Cities Mission (SCM) City Innovation Exchange (CiX)… Continue reading Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
[Kurukshetra January Summary] Agri-startups and Enterprises – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why Agri-startups are essential?3 About the status of Agri-startups in India4 What are the reasons for the rise in Agri-startups?5 How Agri-startups are disrupting agriculture and empowering farmers digitally?6 How is the Government supporting the Agri-startups?7 What are the challenges faced by Agri-startups?8 What should be done to promote… Continue reading [Kurukshetra January Summary] Agri-startups and Enterprises – Explained, pointwise
