What is the News? Six tigers are unaccounted for in the Ranthambore tiger reserves in Rajasthan, since March 2020. But State officials are not willing to label them as missing. NTCA has constituted a committee in this regard. About Tiger Reserves: Tiger Reserves are areas of protection for tigers. They aim to conserve the habitat… Continue reading “Tiger Reserves” in India
“Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who has released the report?3 Key findings of the report related to India:4 Other key Findings: What is the News? A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. As per the report, the pandemic has pushed approximately 3.2 crore Indians out of the middle class. Who has… Continue reading “Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?
What is the News? Ever since India has formally signed up for the S-400 purchase with Russia in 2018, it has been under the threat of US sanctions. Especially under the US’s Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). About CAATSA: Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act(CAATSA) is a US federal law enacted in 2017.… Continue reading What is “CAATSA” or Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act?
EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’
What is the news? The European Commission has unveiled a “digital green certificate” for the European Union(EU) Citizens. About Digital Green Certificate: Firstly, Digital Green Certificate is a type of vaccine passport. It will be available to the citizens who are Covid-19 vaccinated or tested negative against Covid-19. It is also available to the persons… Continue reading EU unveiled a ‘Digital Green Certificate’
[UPSC Interview Transcript #86]: Bhonsle Board, Jharkhand Home State, Botany Optional, Travelling, Shayari Hobbies
Chairperson: Ajit Shankar Rao Bhonsle Interview Date: 28 February 2020 Duration: 30-35 minutes Background: B.Tech Biotechnology from VIT Vellore Employee: IBM India Pvt Ltd Optional: Botany Hobbies: 1. Solo Travelling 2. Shayari 3. Meeting and interacting with new people Home State: Dhanbad, Jharkhand Chairman asked me to be comfortable and wished good luck. Read about… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #86]: Bhonsle Board, Jharkhand Home State, Botany Optional, Travelling, Shayari Hobbies
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Public trust is key to successful vaccination programmes
Synopsis- Need transparency and timely data sharing to build public trust in the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Introduction- Major European countries, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain have halted the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. This is followed by the warnings of harmful blood clots in some recipients. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continue reading Public trust is key to successful vaccination programmes
Flaws in New AICTE rules
Synopsis: The new AICTE rules allow non-Physics and Non-Maths students to pursue engineering. It will impact students’ prospects in education. Background Recently, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) brought changes to the entry-level qualification for undergraduate engineering programmes. According to the new changes, students who haven’t studied either physics or mathematics (or both)… Continue reading Flaws in New AICTE rules
Why Nationalisation of Banks was a Right Step?
Synopsis: Privatisation of PSBs will not be a solution for India’s banking sector distresses. The Nationalisation of Banks proved to be fruitful at the time of need. But now, it requires reforms and not privatization. Introduction The Union government announced that they want to privatize the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the recent budget. The… Continue reading Why Nationalisation of Banks was a Right Step?
Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Synopsis: The government has approved the policy of lateral entry in civil services. However, it has some flaws over entry requirements, job assignments, number of personnel, and training. This calls for reforming the policy for lateral entrants. Background: The government has often complained about the problems associated with the permanent structure of bureaucracy. Recently, the… Continue reading Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
