Source: Times of India Relevance: Covid-19 and its impact on the education sector Synopsis: The education sector in India is under pressure from pandemic-related issues, as identified by a parliamentary committee on Education. Let’s have a brief look at issues in the education sector of India. Context: Recently, the Parliamentary committee on education prepared a… Continue reading Missing School, Missing Meals
New, Dangerous Quad Around India
Source: Times of India Relevance: Changing global order and emerging security threats for India Synopsis: The combination of Taliban-led Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran & China is a grave threat for India. Background With the Taliban well and truly in control in Afghanistan, countries in the region have already started a push for power and stakes in… Continue reading New, Dangerous Quad Around India
Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals
Source: Livemint Relevance: Regulatory regime in India and issues related to it. Synopsis: India’s regulatory framework for e-commerce needs to be market-friendly because its failure to pass this test will go against long-term economic interests. Introduction: As a developing economy, India’s regulatory ambitions fall short of what defines ‘regulation’. For Further read – Draft e-commerce… Continue reading Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals
Open Doors not Walls
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Gandhian Values Synopsis: It is not enough to protect the precincts of Sabarmati Ashram, we must go beyond that. Adopting the Gandhian way of building a mutually nurturing society, should be the aim. Contents1 Introduction:2 Significance of Sabarmati ashram:3 What is the Gandhian way?4 Conclusion: Introduction: The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at… Continue reading Open Doors not Walls
NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh. About the Largest Floating Solar PV Project: The largest Floating Solar PV Project of 25MW is located on the reservoir of Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the… Continue reading NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #23 : Sujata Mehta ma’am Board, zoology Optional, Maharashtra Home State
Date of Interview: 17.08.2021 Board: Sujata Mehta ma’am Optional: zoology Home State: Maharashtra Chairman Ask to introduce myself, my education, and work What is your covid experience? And discussion.. Why zoonotic diseases are important nowadays? Question on grievance redressal..types of grievance and women related issues in your district..(Not remembering few questions) Member 1 Are you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #23 : Sujata Mehta ma’am Board, zoology Optional, Maharashtra Home State
Exercise Konkan-2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Exercise Konkan-2021 was held between India and the UK in the English Channel. Note: The English Channel is also called simply the Channel is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France. It also links to the southern part of the North Sea by… Continue reading Exercise Konkan-2021
High-speed Net comes to a deep jungle
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), a Union government initiative for skill development in rural areas, has brought high-speed internet to some of the remotest tribal hamlets deep inside the Nilambur jungle in Kerala. About Jan Shikshan Sansthan(JSS) Scheme: The Scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) was formerly known… Continue reading High-speed Net comes to a deep jungle
387 ‘Moplah martyrs’ to be removed from dictionary
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A three-member panel has recommended the removal of Malabar Rebellion leaders Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji, Ali Musaliar and 387 other ‘Moplah martyrs’ from the Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s Freedom Struggle. Click Here to Read about Malabar Rebellion What is the issue? The Government of India had set up… Continue reading 387 ‘Moplah martyrs’ to be removed from dictionary
Odisha CM Launches Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
Source: Outlook What is the News? The Odisha Chief Minister has launched the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) smart card scheme. About Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) smart card scheme: Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) smart card scheme is a new version of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Scheme that was first launched in 2018. The scheme… Continue reading Odisha CM Launches Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
