News: During a virtual summit between US President and the Chinese President, both nations have decided to nudge their relations towards greater engagement and expanded cooperation. What are the recent initiatives by US and China to mitigate tensions? Recently, both nations took significant steps to give a new and more positive direction to US-China relations.… Continue reading What Biden-Xi summit presages for the future
Naval Ambition
News: Indian navy aims to become a 170-warship force from its current strength of 130 warships over the next decade. What is the significance of India’s naval plan? Firstly, there is a high possibility that the most consequential strategic battles of this century will be played out on the high seas. Secondly, China’s agressiveness in… Continue reading Naval Ambition
NITI Aayog lists 11 measures to improve school education system
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Systemic Transformation of School Education”. The report has suggested 11 measures to improve the country’s school education system. About the report The report has recommended 11 measures to improve the country’s school education system. These recommendations are based on findings of NITI Aayog’s Sustainable… Continue reading NITI Aayog lists 11 measures to improve school education system
School enrolment fell during pandemic: Annual Status of Education Report
What is the News? The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) survey 2021 has been released. What is an ASER Survey? The ASER survey is facilitated by Pratham Education Foundation. It is the oldest survey of its kind in the country. The survey is known for the range of insights it provides on levels of… Continue reading School enrolment fell during pandemic: Annual Status of Education Report
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
What is the News? Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II up to September 2022 for the completion of balance road and bridge works. Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) upto March 2023. What is Pradhan Mantri Gram… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
Cabinet approves USOF scheme for provision of mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a project for providing mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts across five States. About the Project Aim: To provide 4G based mobile services in the uncovered villages of Aspirational Districts across five States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra & Odisha. Funding: The project… Continue reading Cabinet approves USOF scheme for provision of mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts
BRSR disclosure pathway to green companies: Indian industry lobby at CoP26
What is the News? Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) organised a side event in Glasgow at the COP26 to discuss the role of ‘Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report’ (BRSR) in driving climate actions in India. What is the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)? Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)… Continue reading BRSR disclosure pathway to green companies: Indian industry lobby at CoP26
Union Minister inaugurates National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme
What is the News? The Union Minister for Rural Development has inaugurated ‘Bhumi Samvaad’ – National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). The Minister also launched the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) portal and Dashboard. What is Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP)? It is a Central Sector Scheme launched… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme
Indian researchers develop better therapeutics to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is the News? A group of Indian researchers have developed a compound called “6BIO” that can provide a better method to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). What is Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socialises with others, causing problems in social interaction… Continue reading Indian researchers develop better therapeutics to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder
Wide fault lines within the Global Climate Risk Index
News: Global Climate Risk Index has many fault lines hence, effective methods to manage climate change are needed. Global Climate Risk Index” (GCRI), published annually by GermanWatch, ranks 180 countries based on the impact of extreme weather events and associated socio-economic data from 2000-2019. It aims to forewarn countries about the possibility of more frequent… Continue reading Wide fault lines within the Global Climate Risk Index
