What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched the ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’. About Adi Prashikshan Portal: Adi Prashikshan Portal aims to act as a central repository for information on all training programmes conducted by Tribal institutions across the country under Adi Prashikshan-Training for Tribals initiative. Developed by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”
Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019
What is the News? The Office of the Registrar General of India has released a report titled “Vital Statistics of India Based on The Civil Registration System”. About the Report: The report provides an overview of the working of the Civil Registration System(CRS) in the country. It presents a compilation of data on registered births,… Continue reading Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019
Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict
What is the News? Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district has seen 22 deaths from tiger attacks in 2021. However, the Central Chanda divisional forest area has kept the numbers down to two only. Tigers in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra: Chandrapur accounts for as many as 200 of Maharashtra’s 311 tigers. Under this, the Central Chanda area is… Continue reading Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict
Download EPIC! May 2021
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine for May 2021 Dear Forumites, The 13th edition of EPIC magazine comes when the Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2021 has been postponed. As it is the perfect time to reorient your preparation, the EPIC team has tried to bring you the most relevant content to give you an… Continue reading Download EPIC! May 2021
Recovery takes more than reforms
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: The focus must be on food supply and not money supply for economic recovery. Introduction The recent growth estimations of the National Statistical Office show that after a contraction in the first quarter of last year, growth accelerated gradually afterward. This would have assured a recovery if the… Continue reading Recovery takes more than reforms
Indian Polity Quiz: Civil Society and Social Audit | 18 June, 2021
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Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?
Synopsis: Recently, the COVID pandemic has exacerbated the brain drain problem in India but instead of obsessing over the issue of brain drain, government should be more concerned about implementing structural reforms. This will ensure that we create an environment where every last individual is able to thrive to his/her fullest potential. Introduction India has… Continue reading Pandemic-induced brain drain – Should India be worried?
Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA
Synopsis: The Delhi High Court granted bail to young student and activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Tanha. The present judgement of Delhi HC will go a long way in strengthening the most important pillar of our democracy – right to protest and dissent. Introduction The three young students and activists were imprisoned for over… Continue reading Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA
Energy Efficient homes are key to low Carbon Economy
Synopsis: The demand for cooling appliances is bound to grow in the future to keep citizens healthy and productive. Thus, Energy Efficient homes will be the key to make India a low carbon economy. Background: In the last three decades, India experienced 660 heat waves which caused 12,273 deaths. These intense heat waves are expected… Continue reading Energy Efficient homes are key to low Carbon Economy
Cryptocurrency in India – Lessons from other Countries
Synopsis: No legal classification of cryptocurrency in India should not be the reason for its ban. There are some international examples, from where India can adopt some ways to deal with Cryptocurrencies. Introduction El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. This shows the rising global trend of… Continue reading Cryptocurrency in India – Lessons from other Countries
