News– Karnataka is the last southern state to introduce eggs in its mid day meal program. It has recently introduced eggs to its mid-day meal scheme in some of its districts to solve the acute malnutrition problem there. Unfortunately, this policy is facing backlash by some religious groups. Why adding eggs to mid-day meal menu is a good step? Eggs (or milk or bananas) are a wholesome food and… Continue reading “Karnataka government has done right thing by adding eggs to mid day meals”
The case for deeper technological ties with London
News: This week, Prime Minister of UK is set to address the Carnegie India’s Global Technology Summit convened annually in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs. When Delhi thinks of technological cooperation with major powers, the US, Europe and Japan come to mind. But, the missing link in India’s technological space, however, is the… Continue reading The case for deeper technological ties with London
A global gateway to creating links, not dependencies
News: With its new Global Gateway strategy, the European Union is showing how it can aid investors, partners and people, without any debt traps, and with projects that are sustainable and serve the needs of local populations. What is the Global Gateway strategy? – Read here How EU is forging global partnerships with various countries?… Continue reading A global gateway to creating links, not dependencies
Fathoming the new world disorder
News: The inconclusive wars the U.S. fought in recent years has allowed its regional rivals an opportunity wherein they are trying to maximise their influence, even at the risk of triggering more conflicts. This transition, from American unipolarity into something that is still unknown, has put America in a strategic dilemma: Should it stay focused… Continue reading Fathoming the new world disorder
RBI Report on Digital lending: Good and bad sides of digi lending, in 5 charts
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is digital lending?3 What are the key findings of the RBI panel?4 What are the challenges associated with digital lending?5 What are the recommendations of the RBI Panel? What is the news? According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) working group report, over 6% of all loans given… Continue reading RBI Report on Digital lending: Good and bad sides of digi lending, in 5 charts
PM Modi flags off new Kashi corridor as a bridge from past to future
What is the news? The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project. What is Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project? The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project in Varanasi connects the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple and the ghats along the river Ganga. The project is aimed at ensuring easy movement of pilgrims… Continue reading PM Modi flags off new Kashi corridor as a bridge from past to future
SC notice to Centre on social security cover for gig workers
What is the news? The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the public interest litigation seeking social security benefits to “gig workers” and “platform workers” engaged by Uber, Ola Cabs, Swiggy and Zomato. What is the case about? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court arguing that “gig workers” and “platform workers” should be… Continue reading SC notice to Centre on social security cover for gig workers
PM to address natural-farming event amid scientists’ concerns
What is the News? The Prime Minister will address a National Summit on Agro and Food Processing.At this summit, the Prime Minister will spread basic knowledge about Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). What is Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)? ZBNF is a technique of farming developed by Padma awardee Subhash Palekar of Maharashtra. It aims to help… Continue reading PM to address natural-farming event amid scientists’ concerns
Centre’s new incentive scheme for States to achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing
What is the News? The Finance Ministry had announced a new incentive scheme for States that could achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing. What is the Incentive Scheme for States to become eligible for incremental borrowing? Under the scheme, out of the Net Borrowing Ceiling(NBC) of 4% of GSDP for the States for… Continue reading Centre’s new incentive scheme for States to achieve their targets and become eligible for incremental borrowing
Climate Change makes children vulnerable to infectious diseases: Study
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 Significance of this study What is the News? A study conducted by researchers from the Banaras Hindu University(BHU) shows that climate change is making children vulnerable to infectious diseases. About the study The study was conducted to probe the… Continue reading Climate Change makes children vulnerable to infectious diseases: Study
