What is the News? The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha about the concept of Familial Forestry. What is Familial Forestry? Familial Forestry means caring for the tree as a family member so that the tree becomes a part of the family’s consciousness. Familial Forestry of Rajasthan is a unique… Continue reading Concept of Familial Forestry
Prime Minister inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya? Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a museum dedicated to all the prime ministers of the country since independence. Located at: Delhi’s Teen Murti Complex. Logo: The logo of the museum shows hands holding the dharma chakra, symbolizing the nation… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi
Parliamentary panel cautions against trade in captive elephants
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the suggestions given by the committee?2.1 Do not encourage the sale and purchase of captive elephants3 Species Missing in Schedules What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change has submitted its report on the proposed Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill… Continue reading Parliamentary panel cautions against trade in captive elephants
Explained: What is colour blindness, and can you get it later in life?
What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Film and Television Institute of India(FTII) not to exclude candidates suffering from colour blindness from its courses on filmmaking and editing and asked it to make changes to its curriculum instead. What is Colour Blindness? Colour blindness, also known as a colour deficiency, is the… Continue reading Explained: What is colour blindness, and can you get it later in life?
Government launches country’s biggest ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz
What is the News? The government of India has launched the country’s biggest-ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz. What is Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz? Organized by: MyGov, a citizen engagement platform launched by the Government of India in 2014. Purpose: It is a quiz series that aims to sensitize the participants about the various… Continue reading Government launches country’s biggest ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz
Is the Reserve Bank doing enough to rein in inflation?
News: Recently, the central bank’s monetary policy committee had decided to hold benchmark interest rates (remain accommodative). However, it has declared to withdraw the accommodative monetary policy measure to ensure that inflation remains within the RBI’s target limit. In the last two years, there has been high inflation and real growth has also been zero.… Continue reading Is the Reserve Bank doing enough to rein in inflation?
India needs an economic reboot for rapid employment-heavy growth
News: Recently, the 62nd annual conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics was concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. In this conference, various useful papers were presented related to the Indian Economy. Why a major structural transformation is necessary for high long-term growth? India is facing severe unemployment. There were 28 million… Continue reading India needs an economic reboot for rapid employment-heavy growth
Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy
Source: The post is based on an article “Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy” published in The Indian Express on 15th Apr 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Design and implementation of policies and programmes; and Governance Relevance: Public Data News: The Economic Survey focused on improving the quality and quantity of data, so… Continue reading Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy
Hate speech is violent in itself and must be called out
News: Recently, the chief priest of an ashram in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district publicly threatened sexual violence against Muslim women. It implies that the Hate speech has become a frequent phenomenon in public sphere of India. Contents1 Why hate speech is a big issue? 2 Hate Speech laws in India 3 What have been issues in combating… Continue reading Hate speech is violent in itself and must be called out
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #19 : RN. Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Teaching, Travelling Hobbies
Date of Interview: April 6th,2022 Board: R.N. Chaubey Sir Optional: Sociology Background: Commerce Work exp: Audit Hobbies: Teaching, Travelling To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman What did you have in breakfast? How did you come here? Tell us about yourself. Role of Chartered Accounts is in news. A new bill is… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #19 : RN. Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Teaching, Travelling Hobbies
