What is the News? On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Union Minister for MSME has launched “SAMARTH”. What is SAMARTH? Launched by: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Purpose: It is a Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women to provide them with an opportunity to be self-reliant and independent by undertaking… Continue reading Union Minister launches Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women – “SAMARTH” on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022
Explained: The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Mahatma Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule?3 What was the contribution of Mahatma Jyotirao?4 What was the contribution of Savitribai Phule?5 What was the legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule? What is the News? Maharashtra Governor was criticized for allegedly mocking 19th-century social reformers Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule for “getting… Continue reading Explained: The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
IISER professor Deepak Dhar becomes first Indian to bag Boltzmann Medal
What is the News? Physicist Professor Deepak Dhar has become the first Indian to be awarded the Boltzmann Medal.He shares the medal with John J Hoefield of Princeton University. What is the Boltzmann Medal? Boltzmann Medal was initiated in 1975. It is awarded by the Commission on Statistical Physics (C3) of the International Union of… Continue reading IISER professor Deepak Dhar becomes first Indian to bag Boltzmann Medal
Petascale Supercomputer “PARAM Ganga” established at IIT Roorkee under National Supercomputing Mission
What is the News? A Supercomputer named ‘PARAM Ganga’ has been established at IIT Roorkee under National Supercomputing Mission(NSM). What is PARAM Ganga? PARAM Ganga is a supercomputer designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(C-DAC) under Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission(NSM). It has a supercomputing capacity of 1.66 Petaflops (1 petaflop… Continue reading Petascale Supercomputer “PARAM Ganga” established at IIT Roorkee under National Supercomputing Mission
Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles to organize pan-India programme “Jharokha – Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles are organizing “Jharokha-Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”. What is Jharokha? Jharokha is a celebration of traditional Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and art & culture. It will be a pan India celebration that will be held at 16 locations in 13 states… Continue reading Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles to organize pan-India programme “Jharokha – Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”
Union Minister for Power launch Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center and Innovation Park
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center(Virtual SGKC)?3 What is the National Smart Grid Mission?4 What is a Smart Grid? What is the News? The Union Minister for Power has launched the Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC) and Innovation Park. What is Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center(Virtual SGKC)?… Continue reading Union Minister for Power launch Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center and Innovation Park
Amendments proposed to make land pooling mandatory
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is land pooling?3 What is Delhi Land Pooling Policy?4 What are the amendments proposed to the Delhi Land Pooling Policy? What is the News? The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs has said that amendments will be made to the Delhi Development Act, 1957, to speed up the… Continue reading Amendments proposed to make land pooling mandatory
Bangladesh, India, Nepal move ahead on motor vehicle agreement project
What is the News? India, Bangladesh and Nepal have finalized a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for implementing the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement(MVA). Note: Bhutan has decided to continue to stay out of the BBIN Motor Vehicles Agreement(MVA). What is BBIN MVA? Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal(BBIN) had signed the Motor Vehicles Agreement(MVA) in 2015 at… Continue reading Bangladesh, India, Nepal move ahead on motor vehicle agreement project
Prohibition of Liquor: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What has been the history of prohibition of liquor?3 What is the current status of prohibition in the world?4 What is the current status of prohibition of liquor in India?5 What is the rationale behind prohibition of liquor?6 What are the counter arguments given against prohibition of liquor?7 Why… Continue reading Prohibition of Liquor: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] Women’s informal work is central to the feminisation of poverty. Discuss and also highlight the multidimensional factors behind informalisation of female workforce.
Mains GS IIIntroduction: Provide current status of informalisation of female workforce. Body: Describe, how informal work is resulting into the feminisation of poverty, then write down few factors behind informalisation of female workforce. Conclusion: Mention few suggestions to improve the situation of female labor. India has a vast workforce with more than 450 million people… Continue reading [Answered] Women’s informal work is central to the feminisation of poverty. Discuss and also highlight the multidimensional factors behind informalisation of female workforce.
