What is the News? The government of India has launched Sagar-Manthan: Mercantile Marine Domain Awareness Centre(MMDAC). It is a real-time vessel tracking and seafarers’ help system. About Sagar-Manthan-MMDAC: It is a Maritime information system. Thus, it will enhance maritime safety, search and rescue capabilities, security, and marine environment protection. Functions: It has a real-time vessel… Continue reading India launches Mercantile Marine Domain Awareness Centre(MMDAC)
Government organises “Merchant Digitization Summit 2021”
What is the News? Merchant Digitization Summit 2021 organized towards Atma Nirbhar (Self Reliance) Bharat. About Merchant Digitization Summit: Organized by: Government of India, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance Purpose: It aims to bring together leaders from the public and private sectors. It will accelerate… Continue reading Government organises “Merchant Digitization Summit 2021”
First-ever Survey on “Fishing Cats” of the Chilika starts
What is the News? The first-ever survey of the fishing cats in and around the Chilika lake in Odisha started. About Fishing Cat: Fishing cats are elusive nocturnal mammals. It is almost twice the size of the house cat. They are generally found in the marshy wetlands of northern and eastern India and on the… Continue reading First-ever Survey on “Fishing Cats” of the Chilika starts
World Wildlife Day 2021
What is the News? World Wildlife Day 2021 is being celebrated on 3rd March 2021. About World Wildlife Day: World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year since 2013. The 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 proclaimed this day. The date chosen coincides with the day of the signature of the Convention… Continue reading World Wildlife Day 2021
“Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
What is the News? Freedom House releases the report titled “Freedom in the World 2021 – Democracy under Siege”. Freedom House is a US-based Human rights watchdog. About Freedom in the World 2021 Report: Freedom in the World is an annual global report that tracks political rights and civil liberties. The report has been produced… Continue reading “Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
CSAT Classes for Prelims 2021 commencing from 5th March | Enrol Now
Dear Friends, As Prelims is approaching, being just a qualifying paper, we tend to take CSAT for granted and hence allocating very little time for its preparation can sometimes backfire. Over the years now it has been noticed that a good number of students comfortably clearing cut off score in GS are failing because they… Continue reading CSAT Classes for Prelims 2021 commencing from 5th March | Enrol Now
[Download] UPSC Civil Services 2021 Exam Notification
UPSC Civil Services 2021 Exam Notification Last Date to apply – 24th March No. of vacancies – 712 Prelims Exam Date – 27th June UPSC released the much-awaited Notification for Civil Service 2021 Examination. The last date to apply for the exam is 24th March. You can download the Official notification or apply for the… Continue reading [Download] UPSC Civil Services 2021 Exam Notification
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | February, 2021
Hello every one .We are posting The Monthly Compilation of Prelims Marathon for the Month of February, 2021 Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of February, 2021
NGT and associated challenges
Synopsis- The National Green Tribunal(NGT) instead of protecting the environment is facing trouble due to internal issues within the NGT. Introduction The National Green Tribunal(NGT) is a dedicated tribunal to deal with matters relating to the environment. The NGT website even mentions that the tribunal has cleared 90% of the cases. But a close look… Continue reading NGT and associated challenges
Knowledge Economy in India
Synopsis: India has lost its leadership in the production of a knowledge economy. But still India maintaining leaderships in few sectors like space, pharma and information technology. India as Knowledge economy Background The global success of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the pharmaceutical industry signifies the diplomatic potential of India’s Knowledge Economy(production of… Continue reading Knowledge Economy in India
