News: Many climate activists and scientists are reassuring that the climate crisis can be solved rapidly without any changes to lifestyle, society or the economy. They suggest paths such as a) Switching from fossil fuels to renewable power, electric vehicles and energy efficiency technologies, b) Adding seaweed to livestock feed to cut methane and c)… Continue reading Net Zero by 2050 will hit a major timing problem technology can’t solve. We need to talk about cutting consumption
Union Minister to launch ‘Azadi se Antyodaya Tak’ 90-day inter-ministerial campaign tomorrow under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak campaign. What is Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak? Azadi Se Antyodaya Tak is a 90-day inter-ministerial campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Aim: To take up 17 select schemes of Nine Ministries in 75 selected districts across the country.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch ‘Azadi se Antyodaya Tak’ 90-day inter-ministerial campaign tomorrow under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
[Answered] Urbanisation will be the single biggest agent of growth in the next few decades in India. Suggest some measures to promote sustainable urbanisation.
Introduction: Contexual introduction. Body: Write some measures to achieve sustainable urbanisation. Conclusion: Give a way forward. India is already the second-largest urban system in the world. In the economic development of India, its cities have a major role to play. Cities are India’s economic powerhouses and a magnet for a large rural population seeking a… Continue reading [Answered] Urbanisation will be the single biggest agent of growth in the next few decades in India. Suggest some measures to promote sustainable urbanisation.
Xi’s Global Security initiative to counter Quad Grouping
What is the News? The Chinese President has proposed for the first time a Global Security Initiative at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2022. What is the Global Security Initiative? Proposed by: Chinese President Purpose: It is China’s initiative to make up for the global security deficit and guard world peace and tranquillity.… Continue reading Xi’s Global Security initiative to counter Quad Grouping
The march of folly
Context: At present, Russian invasion of Ukraine is facing a lot of criticism from the international community. It seems Russia is not going to win the war. This is going to be very similar to the Russian and US failures in Afghanistan, and their failed interventions in West Asia. Why is Russia not going to… Continue reading The march of folly
Union Minister launches MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched the MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme. What is the MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of MSME. Aim: To create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivise them for ZED Certification while also… Continue reading Union Minister launches MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme
Malcha Mahal to be restored soon? Here’s what you need to know about this Tughlaq-era monument
What is the News? The Delhi government is about to renovate the 14th-century monument, Malcha Mahal. What is Malcha Mahal? Malcha Mahal is located in Delhi. It was built in 1325 by the then Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq and was used as a hunting lodge for a long time. It later became the residence of… Continue reading Malcha Mahal to be restored soon? Here’s what you need to know about this Tughlaq-era monument
In a first, IndiGo uses Indian navigation system to land aircraft
What is the News? An IndiGo-operated ATR 72-600 aircraft landed at Kishangarh airport using an approach process guided by GAGAN or GPS-aided GEO Augmented Navigation. With this trial, India has joined a small group comprising the US, Japan and Europe with its own satellite-based augmentation system(SBAS). What is GAGAN? Developed by: The Airport Authority of… Continue reading In a first, IndiGo uses Indian navigation system to land aircraft
Special 301 Report 2022: India among most challenging economies, says USTR
What is the News? The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released Special 301 Report 2022. What is the Special 301 Report? Released by: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Purpose: To identify trading partners that do not adequately or effectively protect and enforce Intellectual Property (IP) rights or otherwise… Continue reading Special 301 Report 2022: India among most challenging economies, says USTR
[Answered] Mission Antyodaya should be strengthened to transform rural India — in terms of development and social justice. Discuss.
Introduction: write about the Mission antyodaya. Body: Write the existing challenges. Write the measures that can be taken to address these challenges. Conclusion: Give a way forward. The Indian Constitution mandates local governments to prepare and implement plans for economic development and social justice (Articles 243G and 243W). The main objective of ‘Mission Antyodaya’ is… Continue reading [Answered] Mission Antyodaya should be strengthened to transform rural India — in terms of development and social justice. Discuss.
