What is the News? The Defence Minister has inaugurated the Fifth World Congress on Disaster Management. About Fifth World Congress on Disaster Management Organized by: Disaster Management Initiatives and Convergence Society (DMICS) Aim: To promote interaction of science, policy, and practices to enhance understanding of risks and advance actions for reducing risks and building resilience… Continue reading Raksha Mantri virtually inaugurates 5th World Congress on Disaster Management
NITI Aayog Releases Discussion Paper on Digital Banks Seeking Comments
What is the news? NITI Aayog has released a Discussion Paper titled “Digital Banks:A Proposal for Licensing & Regulatory Regime for India”. About the Discussion paper The Discussion Paper makes a case, and offers a template and roadmap, for a Digital Bank licensing and regulatory regime for India. The paper has been prepared by NITI… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Discussion Paper on Digital Banks Seeking Comments
Data protection panel against hefty penalties on tech giants
What is the news? Joint Parliament Committee (JPC) headed by P P Chaudhary has finalized its recommendations on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. Read here: Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 What are the JPC recommendations regarding technology giants? The committee is against imposing hefty penalties on global technology giants such as Facebook, Instagram, Google etc.… Continue reading Data protection panel against hefty penalties on tech giants
Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)” for the period from 2021-26. About O-SMART Scheme The O-SMART Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Objectives of the scheme: a) To provide forecasts and services… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”
Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the ACROSS Scheme?2.1 Sub Schemes under ACROSS3 Implementation of Scheme4 Impact of this Scheme What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)”. What is the ACROSS Scheme? The ACROSS scheme… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)
Railway Minister announces introduction of ‘Bharat Gaurav Trains’
What is the News? Indian Railways has announced the introduction of theme-based, tourist circuit trains named ‘Bharat Gaurav’ Trains. What is the aim of Bharat Gaurav Trains? Aim: To showcase India’s rich cultural heritage and magnificent historical places to the people of India and the world. What are the key features of this initiative? Indian… Continue reading Railway Minister announces introduction of ‘Bharat Gaurav Trains’
Union Health Ministry releases NFHS-5 Phase II Findings
Contents1 What is the news?2 States covered in NFHS-5 phase II3 About NFHS and findings of NFHS-5 Phase I4 What are the key findings of NFHS-5 Phase II?5 What are the significant things to consider from NFHS-5 Survey? What is the news? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has released the 2019-21 National Family… Continue reading Union Health Ministry releases NFHS-5 Phase II Findings
Hard to count the poor, but poverty in India is falling
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the brief history of India’s poverty line3 What are the issues associated with the poverty line?4 About the multidimensional poverty What is the news? According to last year data on the Tendulkar committee recommended poverty line, India’s poverty has reduced by 7.9 percentage points between 2009-10 and 2011-12. About… Continue reading Hard to count the poor, but poverty in India is falling
Cryptocurrencies in India: Ban or Regulation? – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are private cryptocurrencies?3 What are some benefits of Cryptocurrencies?4 What are the various concerns against Cryptocurrencies?5 Is a ban on cryptocurrencies a pragmatic policy approach?6 Is a blanket ban possible to implement?7 What has been the global response to Cryptocurrencies?8 What is the general opinion on regulating vs… Continue reading Cryptocurrencies in India: Ban or Regulation? – Explained, pointwise
Geography Quiz: Soils and its distribution in India : 25th November 2021
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
