In 2020, wildlife board cleared land diversion for 48 projects

Source: TOI What is the News? According to a report, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) had approved the diversion of around 1,792 hectares of wildlife habitat in protected areas. What are the projects cleared by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife(SC-NBWL)? The SC-NBWL had considered 82 proposals,… Continue reading In 2020, wildlife board cleared land diversion for 48 projects

Three economic risks in need of mitigation plans

Source: Live Mint Synopsis: RBI’s Financial Stability Report listed Inflation, a reversal of capital inflow, and lenders’ mounting bad assets are all listed as potential threats. All three should be avoided. Introduction Many central banks throughout the world have recently taken various measures to deal with economic pressures. Markets have become agitated as a result… Continue reading Three economic risks in need of mitigation plans

KVIC’s Project BOLD to Boost Tribals’ Income and Bamboo-based Economy in Rajasthan

Source: PIB What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a project named Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought(BOLD) in Udaipur, Rajasthan. About Project BOLD: Project BOLD seeks to create bamboo-based green patches in arid and semi-arid land zones of the country. It aims at reducing land degradation and preventing desertification in… Continue reading KVIC’s Project BOLD to Boost Tribals’ Income and Bamboo-based Economy in Rajasthan

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 5th, 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 5th, 2021

Why liberal democracies have a distinct edge on cyber capability

Source- Live Mint Synopsis – Key finding of Cyber Capabilities and National Power Reports. Relevance – Cyber capability is a new domain of competition among nations. The report ranks countries, which will provide a clear picture of, how capable are countries in this domain. Introduction- The International Institute of Strategic Studies net assessment of Cyber Capabilities… Continue reading Why liberal democracies have a distinct edge on cyber capability

Despite so many feats, GST still a work in progress

Source: Business Standard Relevance: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax(IDT) that comprises a majority of India’s IDT. Synopsis: The GST is still a work in progress. Hopefully, the GST Council will rediscover the spirit of cooperative federalism and move forward. Improvements after the GST: Due to the introduction of GST, Voluntary tax compliance increased, tracking… Continue reading Despite so many feats, GST still a work in progress

The problem now with the military synergy plan

Source:  The Hindu Relevance: Establishment of theatre commend is one of the foremost aims of top leadership of security forces. Synopsis: There is need to address the structural gaps before the creation of theatre commands. Background: The Indian military continues to work in silos. Thus, Prime Minister issued directions to bring about jointness among forces. First… Continue reading The problem now with the military synergy plan

Rural Economy Recovery

Source: Indian Express Relevance: Synopsis: The government has changed its fiscal strategy. It went all out last year to shield the rural economy and households by way of free food, free gas, front-loading PM-Kisan payments, increasing MGNREGA allocation, moratoriums etc. Background: A large part of the resilience of the rural economy last year stemmed from… Continue reading Rural Economy Recovery

Bharat-Net fails to enter fast lane – Both phases staring at delay amid COVID

Source- The Indian Express Relevance: Bharat-Net project is very important for digitisation of rural India Synopsis – The Union cabinet revised the Bharat-Net implementation strategy to speed up the rollout of high-speed optical fiber-enabled broadband. Introduction- The Bharatnet project was meant to cover all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats [GM] with high-speed optical fiber-enabled broadband. It… Continue reading Bharat-Net fails to enter fast lane – Both phases staring at delay amid COVID

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