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.
Climate change is real: Strong cyclones to reduce in Bay of Bengal, rise in Arabian Sea by 2050, says study
What is the News? A study has been published in the Science Advances estimating the impact of Climate Change on Cyclones. What are the key findings of the study? Increase in Tropical Cyclones Tropical cyclones could become fiercer and more frequent under current climate change. The global cyclone count could double by 2050 from the… Continue reading Climate change is real: Strong cyclones to reduce in Bay of Bengal, rise in Arabian Sea by 2050, says study
World Economic Outlook: Downward revision cycle for global economic outlook has begun
What is the News? The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has released the World Economic Outlook Report. What is the World Economic Outlook Report? The report is published by the IMF twice a year: One each in April and October. It also provides updates to these two reports in January and July. Aim: To provide analysis and… Continue reading World Economic Outlook: Downward revision cycle for global economic outlook has begun
Instant justice is not the way of a civilised society
News: Recently, there have been bulldozing of residential or commercial dwellings of people. This incident has raised eyebrows over the criminal justice system and the menace of “Instant Justice” in the case of Indian society. Trends in the criminal justice system In the second half of the 19th century, criminals were given instant justice and… Continue reading Instant justice is not the way of a civilised society
