News: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of extending reservation to OBCs in All India quota (AIQ) of seats in admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses. What is All India Quota? It is a quota that has been implemented since 1986. It is envisaged as a domicile-free quota to access medical… Continue reading False dichotomy: On merit versus reservation
Budgeting for the education emergency
News: Less resource allocation is seen in the education sector. What is the public resource allocation in the education sector? In the 2021-22 Budget, it was seen that the Centre’s allocation for the Education Department was slashed compared to the previous year. Delhi and eight major states reduced or just about maintained their budget allocation for… Continue reading Budgeting for the education emergency
Side by Side
News Indian government’s recent move to shift the Amar Jawan Jyoti from its location under India Gate to the National War Memorial (NWM) faced some protest. Why some people are regarding the current place as inappropriate? Read here. What are these arguments in favor of moving the flame to National war memorial? NWM houses the names of all the… Continue reading Side by Side
“India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world”
What is the news? India has emerged as the largest exporter of gherkins in the world. What are gherkins? Pickling cucumber is globally referred as gherkins or cornichons. Gherkins are exported under two categories — cucumbers and gherkins, which are prepared and preserved by vinegar or acetic acid and cucumbers and gherkins, which are provisionally preserved. How was… Continue reading “India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world”
Buoyant exports but unfavorable trade balance: Why there is a dichotomy
What is the News? India’s exports have risen sharply in this fiscal year. However, India’s imports have also risen sharply during the same period, leading to a sharp uptick in India’s fiscal deficit. How have Indian Exports and Imports performed in the Fiscal Year 2021-22? Exports India’s exports between April and December 2021 has reached… Continue reading Buoyant exports but unfavorable trade balance: Why there is a dichotomy
Union Minister of Home and Cooperation releases India’s First “District Good Governance Index” in Jammu
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has released India’s First “District Good Governance Index” for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Why was the District Good Governance Index prepared for J&K? The Government of India had recently released the National Good Governance Index. The Index indicated that Jammu and Kashmir had registered… Continue reading Union Minister of Home and Cooperation releases India’s First “District Good Governance Index” in Jammu
Sri Ramanujacharya: 216-feet ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to be unveiled by PM
What is the News? The Prime Minister is all set to unveil the statue of Equality in Hyderabad, Telangana. What is the Statue of Equality? Statue of Equality is a 216-foot-tall statue dedicated to 11th-century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya. The statue will be in a sitting position. It is composed of ‘panchaloha’, a combination of… Continue reading Sri Ramanujacharya: 216-feet ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to be unveiled by PM
Year End Review: Ministry of Labour and Employment
What is the News? A number of major initiatives were undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Employment during the year 2021. Several of them are e-Shram Portal Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme: Under the scheme, assurance financial assistance is provided to eligible family members in the event… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Year End Review: Department Of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry Of Jal Shakti
What is the News? Department Of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry Of Jal Shakti has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project Dam Safety Bill (now Act), 2021 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) Atal Bhujal Yojana Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project(DRIP) Central Water… Continue reading Year End Review: Department Of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry Of Jal Shakti
Government to Promote Drone use in Agriculture – Financial Support Being Extended Under ‘Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization’
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued guidelines to make drone technology affordable to the stakeholders of the Agriculture Sector. These guidelines have been issued under the Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization. Note: The financial assistance and grants under these guidelines would be available until March 31, 2023. What… Continue reading Government to Promote Drone use in Agriculture – Financial Support Being Extended Under ‘Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization’
