Source: Business Standard Relevance: MUDRA loans, Loan mela Synopsis: Mudra loans have generated no jobs, resulting in misspending of trillions of taxpayers’ money. The loans were supposed to be for a three- to five-year period. The first cycle of the experiment is over, and the result has been disastrous. Contents1 Context2 Background3 Criticism of MUDRA 4… Continue reading Time to bury Mudra ‘loan mela’ (On MUDRA loans)
Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Tackling malnutrition Synopsis: Using science to address the complex challenge of malnutrition, particularly for low-income and vulnerable sections of the society, can be a good intervention. Bio-fortification of food can come handy to address the issue of malnutrition in India along with other measures. Contents1 Context2 Malnutrition in India3 Recent developments 4… Continue reading Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security
Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) has great potential in government applications
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Using open source technology to improve public services in India. Synopsis: India announced a policy to encourage open source in 2015. However, the true potential of this policy is yet to be realized, largely due to constraints in public procurement processes. A look at the misconceptions about FOSS and a… Continue reading Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) has great potential in government applications
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #62 : Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle Board, Kerala Home State, Malayalam literature Optional
Date of Interview: 27.08.2021 Board: Air marshal Bhonsle Sir Home State: Kerala Optional: Malayalam literature Job experience: auditor To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What did you lose by opting private study for graduation Work from home and online education. Do we lose quality family time Can we use digital education… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #62 : Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle Board, Kerala Home State, Malayalam literature Optional
Issues Associated with the Oil Palm Promotion – Explained, Pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE→ Contents1 Introduction2 About National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm3 Need of National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm4 Significance of the mission 5 Previous attempts to boost oil palm production6 Why Previous attempts failed?7 What are the issues associated with the mission?8 Conclusion Introduction Recently, the government announced National Mission on… Continue reading Issues Associated with the Oil Palm Promotion – Explained, Pointwise
[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -August 2021 – 3rd and 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of August 2021 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [16th to 31st August 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -August 2021 – 3rd and 4th week
PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Source: This post is based on the article “PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? Press Information Bureau, Shillong has held a virtual discussion on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ as part of the nationwide celebration of… Continue reading PIB Shillong Organizes Webinar on ‘Unsung Heroes of Meghalaya’ to Commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Ayush Minister announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast
Source: This post is based on the article “‘Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal’ announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? Union Minister of Ayush has announced a number of major initiatives planned to boost the traditional medicinal practices in the northeastern states of… Continue reading Ayush Minister announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast
WCD Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah across nation throughout next month
Source: This post is based on the article “‘Thematic’ POSHAN Maah To Be Celebrated Across The Nation Throughout The Month Of September As Part Of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 29th August 2021. What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the POSHAN Maah across the nation throughout… Continue reading WCD Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah across nation throughout next month
Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles
Source: This post is based on the article “Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles called the Bharat… Continue reading Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles
