Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Causes behind increase in land degradation and desertification Synopsis: Problem of land degradation and desertification is increasing in India. A brief look at the findings of ISRO’s report on the issue and causes behind it. Context Recently, ISRO released the Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India, which highlighted that… Continue reading Despite PM Modi’s assurance, land degradation, desertification increasing
What ails mid-day meal scheme’s implementation?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: issues with the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) Synopsis: Analysis of data shows that India has fewer states now providing egg in mid-day meal schemes, even fewer are provisioning fruits and only a third of the states/UTs are giving milk to children. Context In June 2021, the Kerala High Court put a… Continue reading What ails mid-day meal scheme’s implementation?
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Challenges & opportunities – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial archives, click HERE → Introduction The government seems to be resetting its position on trade policy. The Union commerce secretary recently said India would fast-track free trade agreements (FTAs) as the country needs to engage with the rest of the world. Since the world is moving towards bilateral and regional trade arrangements, such deals… Continue reading Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Challenges & opportunities – Explained, pointwise
Moplah rebellion a manifestation of Talibani mindset: RSS leader
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Recently, an RSS leader has claimed that the Moplah rebellion, also known as the Mappila riots of 1921 was one of the first manifestations of the Taliban mindset in India. About Moplah Rebellion: Malabar Rebellion (also called the Mappila or Moplah Rebellion by the British) was an armed… Continue reading Moplah rebellion a manifestation of Talibani mindset: RSS leader
Geological Survey of India Mobile App
Source: PIB What is the News? Geological Survey of India (GSI) has decided to upgrade its mobile application to add new features as part of its efforts to create more awareness about its activities among the public. About GSI App: GSI Mobile app was launched in 2020. The app is divided into various sections where… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Mobile App
Government Constitutes a Committee for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee on the occasion of National Handloom Day for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years. About the Committee for the Handloom Sector: Headed by: Sh. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India… Continue reading Government Constitutes a Committee for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years
RBI announces Open Market Purchase under G-sec Acquisition Programme 2.0
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced that it will conduct an open market purchase of government securities worth Rs 25,000 crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 2.0). About G-Sec Acquisition Programme(G-SAP): G-Sec Acquisition Programme(G-SAP) is basically an unconditional and a structured open market operation (OMO), of a… Continue reading RBI announces Open Market Purchase under G-sec Acquisition Programme 2.0
Fifth edition of national bio-entrepreneurship competition launched
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The fifth edition of the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) has been launched. About National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition(NBEC): Organized by: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in partnership with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). Purpose: It is India’s largest national competition for bio-entrepreneurs held annually.… Continue reading Fifth edition of national bio-entrepreneurship competition launched
Elopements most prosecuted under child marriage law: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Partners for Law in Development (PLD), a Delhi-based legal resource group has released a study titled “Child Marriage Prosecutions in India”. About Child Marriage Prosecutions in India study: The study analysed 83 cases of child marriage prosecutions over a period of 10 years between 2008 and 2017 across… Continue reading Elopements most prosecuted under child marriage law: study
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #16 : Air Marshal Bhosale Board, Anthropology Optional, Maharashtra State, Game dev, teaching Hobbies
Date of Interview: 20 Aug 2021 Board: Air Marshal Bhonsle Sir Home State: Maharashtra, Pune. Education: Btech Computer Engi -2018, Nirma University Ahmedabad Optional: Anthropology Work ex-Oracle – GIFT city Gandhinagar Hobbies: Game dev, teaching Chairman So you graduated from Nirma. Tell me 5 qualities of Karsanbhai Patel? Do they teach students these things? Which is… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #16 : Air Marshal Bhosale Board, Anthropology Optional, Maharashtra State, Game dev, teaching Hobbies
