Synopsis: States have no option but to be fiscally aatmanirbhar. Contents1 Introduction2 How has Fiscal federalism changed over time?3 What is the issue between Centre and States?4 What should be the way forward for the states? Introduction Recently, TN released a white paper that talked about the state fiscal condition is not good and the… Continue reading Grow up, states: CMs should know central resource transfer won’t go up. They must fix their own finances
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #110 : RN Choubey Board, English literature Optional, Mechanical Engg
Board: RN Choubey sir Date of Interview: 2nd September Background: B.Tech ( Mechanical Engg.) Optional: English literature To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What are non-state actors? Are Naxals non-state actors? You mentioned corporations as non-state actors too. Could you explain? Your opinion on the trend of demolishing statues in the… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #110 : RN Choubey Board, English literature Optional, Mechanical Engg
Chief Ministers Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare
What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has addressed the Chief Minister’s Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare. The objective of the Conference To highlight the salient features of Atma Nirbhar Krishi and to enable States to enhance farmers income. It was also an occasion to share innovative initiatives undertaken by the… Continue reading Chief Ministers Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare
Account Aggregators: new framework to access, share financial data
What is the News? State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDFC First Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and Federal Bank have joined the Account Aggregator(AA) network that will enable customers to easily access and share their financial data. What is an Account Aggregator(AA)? Account Aggregator is a non-banking financial company… Continue reading Account Aggregators: new framework to access, share financial data
Survey: 37% poor rural students not studying at all
What is the News? A Survey named School Children’s Online and Offline Learning(SCHOOL) was conducted to understand the impact of the prolonged closure of schools due to the pandemic. About the Survey SCHOOL The survey was conducted in 15 states and Union Territories(UTs). It focused on relatively deprived hamlets and ‘bastis’(slums), where children generally attend… Continue reading Survey: 37% poor rural students not studying at all
Why health journals have called for climate action
What is the News? Editors of more than 220 leading health journals from all over the world have published a joint editorial asking governments to take immediate and more ambitious climate action to hold global temperatures from rising beyond 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. Purpose of the Joint Editorial The joint editorial in health journals comes… Continue reading Why health journals have called for climate action
Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 Why India needs green hydrogen?4 How is India positioned favorably wrt Green Hydrogen production?5 6 What are the advantages of Hydrogen?7 What are the potential challenges?8 What are the planned policy interventions?9 What steps can be taken? Introduction The cost of green hydrogen made by electrolysis… Continue reading Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN NAVY COMMENCE BILATERAL EXERCISE – ‘AUSINDEX’
What is the News? The Navies from Australia and India have commenced the bilateral maritime exercise named Exercise AUSINDEX 2021. About Exercise AUSINDEX AUSINDEX is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Australian Navies. It was started in the year 2015. This is the fourth edition of the exercise. Aim: To provide an opportunity for… Continue reading ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN NAVY COMMENCE BILATERAL EXERCISE – ‘AUSINDEX’
Chandigarh’s first Pollen Calendar can help identify potential allergy triggers and guard sensitive people from exposure
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pollen?3 Pollen and Allergies4 What are Pollen Calendars? What is the News? Chandigarh has got its first pollen calendar. This can identify potential allergy triggers and provide a clear understanding for clinicians as well as allergy sufferers about their causes to help limit their exposure during high pollen… Continue reading Chandigarh’s first Pollen Calendar can help identify potential allergy triggers and guard sensitive people from exposure
Indian scientists studying garlic extracts for potential covid treatment
What is the News? Indian scientists are studying garlic extracts for treating covid-19. About the Study The study is being conducted by the Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Mohali and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad. They are jointly researching natural garlic essential oil as a potential inhibitor of ACE2 protein. ACE2 is a… Continue reading Indian scientists studying garlic extracts for potential covid treatment
