What is the news? The United Kingdom(UK) has released a document laying out its post-Brexit foreign and defence policy priorities. What are the key features of the Post-Brexit Foreign Policy? Expand Influence in Indo-Pacific: The document calls Indo-Pacific the geopolitical centre of the world. The document says that the UK is planning to expand its… Continue reading “UK’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy” Focusses on Indo-Pacific
Cabinet Clears Proposal for Setting up of “Development Finance Institution (DFI)”
What is the news? The Union Cabinet approved a bill to set up a Development Finance Institution(DFI). It will be called National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). About National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID): Owned by: Initially, the Government of India will own it with a 100% stake. It will gradually… Continue reading Cabinet Clears Proposal for Setting up of “Development Finance Institution (DFI)”
Genome mapping of Indian Ocean by NIO
What is the News? National Institute of Oceanography(NIO) has launched its first-of-its-kind project of Genome Mapping in the Indian Ocean. About the Genome Mapping in the Indian Ocean Project: Aim of the Project: To reveal the internal working of the body of the ocean at a cellular level. To understand the biochemistry and the response… Continue reading Genome mapping of Indian Ocean by NIO
SC orders Info. on Rule Curve for “Mullaperiyar Dam”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rule Curve?3 About Mullaperiyar Dam:4 Why Controversy over Mullaperiyar dam then? What is the News? The Supreme Court orders the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to give information on the ‘rule curve’ for the Mullaperiyar dam. It also directed the Supervisory Committee to issue directions or take steps to… Continue reading SC orders Info. on Rule Curve for “Mullaperiyar Dam”
“World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released
What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company released a report titled “World Air Quality Report, 2020”. About World Air Quality Report: World Air Quality is an annual report. The report is based on PM2.5 data from 106 countries based on data from ground-based monitoring stations. The report is handled by… Continue reading “World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released
[UPSC Interview Transcript #77]: Manoj Soni Board, Telangana Home State, Anthropology Optional, listening and singing Telugu folk songs Hobbies
Board: Mr. Manoj Soni Background: Electrical and electronics engineering Optional: Anthropology Home State: Telangana Sports: Kabaddi Extra activities: Conducted blood Hobbies: listening and singing Telugu folk songs Chairman What is the most interesting thing happened in your life recently. What has driven you to take up blood donation camps? why do u like to listen… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #77]: Manoj Soni Board, Telangana Home State, Anthropology Optional, listening and singing Telugu folk songs Hobbies
Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission
Synopsis – The Supreme Court in its recent judgment ruled that government officials cannot be appointed as State Election Commissioner (SEC). Introduction- 25 years have passed since local governance was introduced in India by the 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments. However, there is very little and actual progress in this direction. There is inadequate devolution… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission
Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future?
Synopsis: Due to economic pressure, the center and states may increase taxation on fuel. Contents1 The disparity between the taxation powers of the centre and states2 Fiscal Independence of states further reduced after GST3 Why fuel tax will be increasing?4 Impacts of rising in fuel prices: The disparity between the taxation powers of the centre… Continue reading Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future?
Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative
Synopsis: Government should avoid handing over India’s agriculture to agribusiness companies. Instead, it should take steps to make agriculture remunerative. Contents1 Development of Agriculture during the green revolution period2 What are the reasons for India’s deep agrarian crisis?3 Will the new farm laws address these problems?4 What needs to be done? Development of Agriculture during… Continue reading Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative
Highlights of the Quad Summit
Synopsis: The maiden (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Quad Summit witnessed declaration of a joint statement by four leaders along with a common article in the Washington post. It is a step which is expected to yield positive outcomes in the Asian Geopolitics and the Indo Pacific region. Background: The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 triggered cooperation… Continue reading Highlights of the Quad Summit
