Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 Caste Data Published in the Census:3 About Socio-Economic Caste Census(SECC):4 About Mandal Commission: What is the News? On Caste Based Census, the Ministry of Home Affairs has said that the Government of India has decided not to enumerate caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in Census… Continue reading The caste census debate
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 26th, 2021
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 26th, 2021
Cloning overcomes prejudices
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Use of technology for the betterment of agriculture Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 India and Cloning Technology:4 Utility of Cloning for the livestock sector: Synopsis: The development and popularisation of cloning technology can be a boon for the Indian livestock sector, which relies heavily on buffalo milk. Background: Dolly (a sheep) was the… Continue reading Cloning overcomes prejudices
Can SAARC fill the power vacuum left by US withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding SAARC’s potential in bringing together leaders on one common platform. Synopsis: Revival of SAARC is necessary and it can also contribute positively to the current Afghan situation. Contents1 Background2 South Asia – emerging trends3 SAARC has been sidelined4 Potential of SAARC5 Implications of a failed SAARC6 How can SAARC contribute… Continue reading Can SAARC fill the power vacuum left by US withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Delhi and Tehran can work together on Afghanistan
Source: Indian Express Relevance: India and Iran can work together to restore order in Afghanistan Synopsis: Ensuring a legitimate and peaceful rearrangement in Afghanistan is of common interest to both India and Iran. Contents1 Indo-Iran co-op on Afghanistan2 Evolution of Iran’s Afghan view3 Iran’s future Afghan policy4 Common ground Indo-Iran co-op on Afghanistan Delhi and… Continue reading Delhi and Tehran can work together on Afghanistan
Union Power Minister release a report on Key Regulatory Parameters of Power Utilities
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Report on Key Regulatory Parameters of Power Utilities:3 About Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana(DDUGJY):4 About Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA): What is the News? The Union Power Minister has released a report on Key Regulatory Parameters of Power Utilities. Report on Key Regulatory Parameters of… Continue reading Union Power Minister release a report on Key Regulatory Parameters of Power Utilities
PM: As country enters 75th year, need a ‘Bharat Jodo Andolan’
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Prime Minister has asked people to lead a ‘Bharat jodo andolan’ (unite India movement) as part of Amrit Mahotsav. About Amrit Mahotsav: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events to be organised by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence.… Continue reading PM: As country enters 75th year, need a ‘Bharat Jodo Andolan’
Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 India’s food production capacity3 Impact of the pandemic on Food Security4 Government measures to improve food security during the pandemic5 Challenges to food security6 Suggestions to improve food security7 Conclusion Introduction With a reduction in COVID-19 infections as the second wave weakens in India, it is important to focus on the pandemic’s disruptive… Continue reading Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise
IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately
Source: Business Standard Relevance – Weather forecasting is important for disaster management and reducing farmer’s crop loss. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Enhancement in IMD’s Data collection and processing:4 Impact of enhanced data collection and processing capabilities:5 Path towards adoption of AI and ML by IMD: Synopsis: The ability of India Meteorological Department (IMD) is looking for… Continue reading IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately
Indian scientists discover materials that self-repair mechanical damages
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Scientists have developed materials that may soon make it possible for damaged electronic components, such as in spacecraft, to self-repair mechanical damages. What is the material that Indian Scientists have developed? Indian Scientists have developed piezoelectric molecular crystal material called bipyrazole organic crystals. Piezoelectric crystals are a class… Continue reading Indian scientists discover materials that self-repair mechanical damages
