Source: Business Standard Relevance: The article highlights lacunas in present government policies for industrial development. Synopsis: The Centre should focus on a broad policy framework rather than micromanaging the industrial and developmental activities of States. Background At present, the Union government has adopted the approach of micromanagement of industrial policy and to develop activities that… Continue reading Govt must not micromanage
The vision of the National Education Policy must be served by its implementation
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: National Education Policy (NEP) has to learn from public policy challenges for transforming education in India. Synopsis: To successfully implement the National Education Policy (NEP), India needs to learn from public policy challenges About the National Education Policy: On July 29 last year, the Government of India (GoI) announced the National Education… Continue reading The vision of the National Education Policy must be served by its implementation
A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
Source: Livemint Relevance: To improve education, reopening the schools is the way forward. Synopsis: India’s hard-won educational gains could be lost if India still did not reopen schools. Introduction Schools must reopen and our children must return to education. Some systematic state efforts and voluntary initiatives by teachers for in-person engagement, including mohalla classes, have been… Continue reading A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
India-US ties key to anchoring Indo-Pacific region
Source: Livemint, Indian Express Relevance: Indo-US ties under the new Biden administration Synopsis: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s first visit to India after the Biden administration took office in January 2021. Key points that were discussed and the significance of the visit. Relevant points During talks the emphasis seemed to be on building on… Continue reading India-US ties key to anchoring Indo-Pacific region
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 4th week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – July 2021 – Fourth week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of July 2021 – Fourth Week The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 4th week
Parliament Passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2021
Source: PIB Introduced: Lok Sabha (15th March 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (24th March 2021) Passed: Rajya Sabha (28th July 2021) Present Status: Received the assent of the President on the 7th August 2021. About Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021: The Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill, 2021 seeks to amend the Juvenile… Continue reading Parliament Passes Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill 2021
India has 500 million tonnes of gold ore reserves: Govt
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Union Minister of Mines has informed Rajya Sabha about the Gold Ore Reserves present in India. Gold Ore Reserves in India: According to National Mineral Inventory data, India has 501.83 million tonnes of gold ore reserves as of April 1, 2015. Out of these, 22 million… Continue reading India has 500 million tonnes of gold ore reserves: Govt
KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy
Source: PIB What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) has planted 1000 bamboo saplings at Tanot village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan under Project BOLD. About Project BOLD: Project BOLD (Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought) is an initiative of Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC). Purpose: The… Continue reading KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy
Distressed banks: Deposit insurance payout within 90 days gets approval
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act, 1961. What are the amendments approved? Faster Process: The depositors will be provided funds up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days in the event of a bank coming under the moratorium… Continue reading Distressed banks: Deposit insurance payout within 90 days gets approval
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids under Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students have detected Eight Asteroids as part of the Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021. About Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign: Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign(KASC) is an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India, and SPACE Foundation. The campaign is the India chapter of… Continue reading Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids under Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021
