NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report

What is the News? NITI Aayog released a report titled, ‘Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector’. Purpose of the Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector Report: The report outlines the range of investment opportunities in various segments of India’s healthcare sector. This includes hospitals, medical devices and equipment, health insurance, telemedicine, home healthcare, and medical… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report

“Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species

What is the News? A group of lepidopterists discovered a new species of butterfly. It is called “Nacaduba Sinhala Ramaswamii Sadasivan”. Note: A lepidopterist is a person who specializes in studying butterflies and moths. About the Nacaduba Sinhala Butterfly Species: Nacaduba Sinhala is a Line Blue Butterfly Species that belongs to the Nacaduba genus group.… Continue reading “Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 Apr, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India2 Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry3 “Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species4 NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report5 Center to Retain the “Inflation Targeting” at 4% for… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 Apr, 2021

Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry

Contents1 Why in the news?2 About PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry3 Objectives of the Scheme4 Salient features of the PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry5 Implementation of the scheme Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approves the PLI(Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). About PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry

“India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India

News: In a significant development in India-Pakistan relations, Pakistan allows the import of sugar and cotton from India. As per the Pakistan Commerce Ministry, the decision is driven by the rising prices of sugar in Pakistan. Introduction The Pakistan government cancelled trade with India in Aug 2019, after the introduction of amendments to Article 370… Continue reading “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India

[UPSC Interview Transcript #122]: A S Bhonsle Board, Management Optional

Board: A S Bhonsle Background: Engg (E&C), MBA (Fin) Work-ex: 5 years (Cisco, Crisil, Cognizant) Optional: Management Chairman How would you control traffic – innovative ways (I started with tech and other initiatives. He asked me to talk about traffic control and not traffic mgt.). reference: Bangalore, & some startup that operates with shared workspace… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #122]: A S Bhonsle Board, Management Optional

Higher Education in India – Significance of Quality Faculties

Synopsis: The size or location of educational institutions is not a big barrier to academic excellence. The quality and strength of faculty should improve to ensure quality higher education. Contents1 Background2 Significance of faculties in higher education3 Issues related to the current recruitment process of faculties4 Suggestion to improve the recruitment process Background Some experts… Continue reading Higher Education in India – Significance of Quality Faculties

White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment

Synopsis: Dairy cooperatives models adopted by India during  Operation Flood improved women development in India Introduction: Women dairy farmers’ contribution to India’s white revolution is immense. That itself is a great reason for India to celebrate Women’s History Month in March. Contents0.1 What is the White revolution?0.2 Role of cooperatives in Operation Flood:0.3 Achievement of women… Continue reading White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment

Suggestions for Inclusive growth in India

Synopsis: India lags behind many Human development indicators. India’s economic growth is not benefitting the poor. There is a need to create a new framework for measuring the inclusiveness of growth. Why India’s Economic growth is not inclusive? One, Rising hunger: According to the Global Hunger Index 2020 India ranks 94th amongst 107 countries. Two,… Continue reading Suggestions for Inclusive growth in India

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