What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully test fired an enhanced range version of Pinaka rocket and 122 mm Caliber rocket at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. About Pinaka Rocket: Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket-launcher (MBRL) system named after Shiva’s bow. Purpose: It is a long range artillery system used for attacking the enemy before the close battles. … Continue reading DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka, 122 mm Caliber rockets
Government releases India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020
What is the News? Government of India has released the ranking of the India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020. About India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020: ISAC 2020 awards were presented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The awards were announced on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of Smart Cities Mission(SCM), Atal Mission for Urban Rejuvenation… Continue reading Government releases India Smart Cities Awards Contest(ISAC) 2020
Defence Minister reviews development works at Karwar Naval Base under ‘Project Seabird’
What is the News? The Union Defence Minister has reviewed the status of the Indian Navy’s Project Seabird at the Karwar Naval Base. About Project Seabird: Project Seabird is the largest naval infrastructure project at Karwar, Karnataka. The project involves creation of a naval base at Karwar on the west coast of India. Upon completion, the project will provide the Indian Navy with its largest… Continue reading Defence Minister reviews development works at Karwar Naval Base under ‘Project Seabird’
How the Constitution was subverted during Emergency
Relevance: Proclamation of National Emergency is a test to India’s democracy, in that India passed with distinction. Context: It has now been 46 years since the beginning of National Emergency. India overcame the National emergnecy by strengthening the ideals and aspiration of Constitution makers. About the proclamation of National Emergency in 1975: On the midnight of June 25-26, 1975, the President of India on the advice of Indira… Continue reading How the Constitution was subverted during Emergency
Geography Quiz: Structure and Relief: Physiographic Divisions of India | 28 June, 2021
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Thaw on the western front
Relevance: India’s engagement with Taliban and Pakistan, and political parties Kashmir valley will stabilize its western front. Synopsis: Hijack of IC-814 flight by Taliban made India look West. Now, in the light of US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, India is again trying to reshape its strategic outlook towards Western region. Why is India engaging with Taliban? India is talking to the Taliban because the… Continue reading Thaw on the western front
New Globalization would yield mixed results for India
Synopsis: The old globalization was essentially good for India. The new globalization could be a mix of good and bad news. Background: Some of the traditional forms of globalization (the free movement of goods, money, people, etc) are in partial retreat. Globalization is transforming as new agendas come into focus. These agendas include action on controlling climate change, taxing… Continue reading New Globalization would yield mixed results for India
Periodic shutting of national parks is beneficial for animals
Context: The decision of Uttarakhand government to allow all year opening of two tiger reserves for tourist has been criticized by many experts. They believe that the move will disturb the ecological balance of the forest. Background: Uttarakhand forest minister announced that the state’s two Tiger Reserves — Corbett and Rajaji — would now remain open for tourism. The… Continue reading Periodic shutting of national parks is beneficial for animals
Issues with Mandatory Vaccination
Synopsis: Vaccination is a prerequisite for tackling the Pandemic. However, mandatory vaccination interferes with a person’s right to integrity and his/her personal choice. Therefore, focus should be placed on using persuasive techniques rather than coercing the masses for vaccination. Background: The easing of second wave has induced the states to relax the nearly-two-month long lockdown. Nonetheless,… Continue reading Issues with Mandatory Vaccination
Vaccination for Pregnant Women
Synopsis: There is need for urgent vaccination for mother’s to-be to minimise the impact of the coronavirus infection. Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be? Firstly, India’s demographic dividend is largely dependent on its high birth rate. According to a recent publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association, maternal mortality is several-fold higher in COVID-19… Continue reading Vaccination for Pregnant Women
