Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding the Afghan issue from a regional perspective. Synopsis: Importance of the Gulf countries in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan. Background The Taliban has been making rapid advances across Afghanistan by resorting to widespread violence since the US began withdrawing its troops from the country on May 1. The US has… Continue reading The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
Here’s a sure-fire way to boost your count of Olympic medals
Source: live mint Synopsis: Empirical data shows that the host country gets benefitted from hosting the Olympics. It raises their medal count. Background: Hosting Olympic Games is an economic disaster, even in non-pandemic times. A recent estimate suggests that the cost doubled from initial expectations to $15.4 billion. This includes an additional $3 billion due to… Continue reading Here’s a sure-fire way to boost your count of Olympic medals
Uncaging the Indian tiger from attestations and thumb prints
Source: Livemint Relevance: Significance of digital empowerment of States Synopsis: States must increase the adoption of digital technology to boost the overall ease of doing business. Presently, despite many initiatives by central government, states lag behind implementing digital solutions, resulting in a low ease of doing business. What is e-Rupi? This pre-paid voucher is provided… Continue reading Uncaging the Indian tiger from attestations and thumb prints
Jal Jeevan Mission: Flowing in the right direction
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Jal Jeevan Mission promises to go down in history as an iconic development initiative. Its objectives can be duly achieved by encouraging greater participation of corporations and charitable trusts towards it. Background: Rural India has 18.93 crore households, of whom only 17 percent had some version of a tap water connection.… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission: Flowing in the right direction
Indian Navy undertakes bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy
Source: AIR What is the News? Indian Navy took part in a bilateral exercise named ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy off the coast of Abu Dhabi. About Exercise Zayed Talwar 2021: Exercise Zayed Talwar is a bilateral naval exercise between Indian and UAE Navy. Aim: The exercise is designed to… Continue reading Indian Navy undertakes bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy
At 1.2 million India has highest number of snakebites in the world
Source: Indian Express What is the News? According to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR), India has seen an estimated 1.2 million (12 lakh) snakebite deaths from 2000 to 2019, an average of 58,000 per year. About Snakebite Deaths: The snakebite envenoming (poisoning from snake bites) was classified by the World Health… Continue reading At 1.2 million India has highest number of snakebites in the world
‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister for Minority Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about the Seekho aur Kamao Scheme About Seekho aur Kamao Scheme: Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Purpose: It is a Skill development scheme for the youth of the 14… Continue reading ‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has announced the launch of The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) -2021. About India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) -2021: India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) is an Indian chapter of the United Nations-based forum Internet Governance Forum. Purpose: IIGF was launched as a policy discussion platform… Continue reading India to host the first Internet Governance Forum in the country
Why the Atlantic Ocean current system is slowing down, and its implications
Source: Indian Express What is the News? According to a study, Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is losing its stability and is very likely that AMOC will decline over the 21st century. What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)? Source: Wikipedia AMOC is a large system of ocean currents. It is the Atlantic branch of the… Continue reading Why the Atlantic Ocean current system is slowing down, and its implications
Indian promoters likely to give personal guarantee on foreign assets
Source: Business Standard What is the news? In a major shift from its earlier stance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed allowing Indian promoters to issue personal guarantees for overseas firms in which they have acquired a controlling stake, albeit with limits. At the same time, an Indian company can pledge its foreign shareholding… Continue reading Indian promoters likely to give personal guarantee on foreign assets
