News: Recently, India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) policy was altered through a press note. But the government is re-examining extra scrutiny on Chinese investment. What was changed in FDI policy? Investment from countries with which India shared a land border would no longer be allowed through the automatic route. They have to be cleared in… Continue reading Pragmatism on investment
Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are tableaux? 3 Can participating states or departments depict anything through their tableaux?4 How are the tableaux selected? What is the News? West Bengal Chief Minister has said that she was shocked as West Bengal’s tableaux for the Republic Day parade was rejected without assigning any reasons or justifications. What… Continue reading Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected?
Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mass Extinction?3 What does the study say about the sixth mass extinction?4 What is Elon Musk’s views on the sixth mass extinction? What is the News? According to a study, the Sixth Mass Extinction is underway. And this time, it is entirely caused by human activities. What is… Continue reading Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study
PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda
What is the News? The Prime Minister has delivered a ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key highlights of his address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda? India as Pharmacy to the World: India has exported essential medicines and vaccines by following its vision… Continue reading PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda
UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc
What is the News? The Union Minister has said that UV-C Disinfection technology is being installed to combat pandemics in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc. Must Read: What is UV-C and how does it work on Covid? What is UV-C Disinfection Technology? UV-C Disinfection Technology has been developed by the Council of Scientific… Continue reading UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are Technical Textiles?4 What is the National Technical Textiles Mission? What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has cleared 20 strategic research projects in the areas of Specialty fibres and Geotextiles. These strategic research projects fall under the Flagship Programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission’. What are Technical… Continue reading National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew
What is the news? Oxfam has released a report titled “Inequality Kills’’. The report has been released ahead of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key findings of the report? The wealth of the 10 richest men has doubled, while the incomes of 99% of humanity are worse off, because of COVID-19. … Continue reading Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew
‘India-UK trade pact needs data accord’
What is the news? According to the managing director of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), the India-UK free-trade agreement should include a Data Adequacy Agreement. What is a Data Adequacy Agreement? Data Adequacy Agreement facilitates the cross-border movement of personal data based on mutual adequacy. Note: Adequacy means that the country or territory in… Continue reading ‘India-UK trade pact needs data accord’
What is the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda ’22?
What is the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) is hosting the Davos Agenda 2022 on the theme ‘State of the World’. Click Here to read about World Economic Forum (WEF) What is the WEF Davos Agenda Summit, 2022? The summit is being organized virtually by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The summit offers the… Continue reading What is the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda ’22?
Download EPIC! December 2021
Dear Forumites, Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine, December 2021 The 20th Edition of the EPIC Magazine is here. Mains Examination is just over, and Preliminary Examination (2022) is not yet near enough to give you the jitters! This is the transition time when most aspirants will take some time-out to relax before beginning… Continue reading Download EPIC! December 2021
