Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Power has released 9th Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities. About Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities: The Ministry of Power had formulated an Integrated Rating exercise in 2012. It evaluates the performance of State Power Distribution utilities on a range of parameters… Continue reading Union Power Minister releases 9th Integrated Ratings of State Power Distribution utilities and Rankings
Union Agriculture Minister launched Kisan Sarathi to Support Farmers At Local Level
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister along with the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology has launched Kisan Sarathi App. Note: The app was launched on the occasion of 93rd Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR). About Kisan Sarathi App: Kisan Sarathi is a digital platform launched… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launched Kisan Sarathi to Support Farmers At Local Level
Ministry clears rules for vintage cars
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Definition of Vintage Cars:3 Registration of Vintage Cars:4 Use of Vintage Cars: What is the News? The Ministry of Law has approved the Draft Vintage Cars Policy. The policy seeks to amend the Central Motor Vehicle Rules,1989. The rules will soon be notified by the Ministry of… Continue reading Ministry clears rules for vintage cars
Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Investment in Afghanistan:3 Bilateral Trade:4 India’s Projects in Afghanistan:5 Ongoing Projects: What is the News? Taliban’s possible takeover in Afghanistan threatens not just India’s diplomatic stakes in Afghanistan, but also 20 years and $3 billion worth of Indian investment in various projects — dams, roads, trade… Continue reading Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Explained: The ‘re-wilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) is trying to reintroduce an abandoned nine-month-old cub into the wild, after rearing it in ‘captivity’ for two years. This issue has once again brought the controversial concept of ‘re-wilding’ of abandoned or injured animals under the lens. What is ‘Re-wilding’? The Standard… Continue reading Explained: The ‘re-wilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves
Migrant workers and their Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the Migrants’ situation during the pandemic3 Recent Supreme Court ruling on the Migrant workers4 Migrant workers and NCEUS recommendation5 Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 20086 Social protection floor (SPF) for migrant workers7 India and Social protection floor (SPF)8 Suggestions to improve the situation of Migrant workers Introduction The migrant crisis during the… Continue reading Migrant workers and their Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
Don’t seek surrender of those on interim bail: SC
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 May 2021 directives by Supreme Court:4 Conclusion: What is the news? The Supreme Court directed the states to not ask for the surrender of prisoners released on interim bail during the second wave. The order aims to keep prisons decongested during the pandemic, thereby upholding the… Continue reading Don’t seek surrender of those on interim bail: SC
Bail orders will be sent instantly to jail authorities: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the news? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) announced the rollout of a new scheme called FASTER. It will ensure the timely release of prisoners from jail and uphold their dignity. Contents1 Background:2 About FASTER:3 Need for the FASTER scheme:4 Way Ahead: Background: The Chief Justice of India announced the… Continue reading Bail orders will be sent instantly to jail authorities: SC
What is dependency ratio?
The dependency ratio is the ratio of people not working/earning to the working/earning population. For instance, A dropping TFR in India over the years has been reducing the dependency ratio, as there are fewer children below working age dependent on the working population. So, A lower dependency ratio should ideally result in higher economic growth,… Continue reading What is dependency ratio?
[OFFICIAL] SFG 2021 | Level 3 | The Last SFG for Prelims 2021 | Details and Important Announcements
Dear Students, As we enter the 3rd year of SFG – Select Focus Group – one of our most innovative programs for successfully cracking the Prelims Examination. Based on your feedback, we continuously innovate and update our programs, keeping in mind the dynamic nature of the Civil Services Examination, the rising standards of Civil Services… Continue reading [OFFICIAL] SFG 2021 | Level 3 | The Last SFG for Prelims 2021 | Details and Important Announcements
