Synopsis: The centre needs to find pragmatic solutions to limit the growing food subsidy bill. Background The Economic Survey 2020-21, has pointed out the issue of a growing food subsidy bill. During 2016-17 to 2019-20, the total food subsidy bill was in the range of ₹1.65-lakh crore to ₹2.2-lakh crore. (Food subsidy + loans are… Continue reading Growing Food Subsidy Bill: Reasons and Suggestions
[UPSC Interview Transcript #60]: Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Teaching Hobby
Background: Mechanical Engineering (MNNIT ALLAHABAD) Optional: Mechanical Engineering Board: Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle (Retd.) Home State: Uttar Pradesh Employee: RIL Raigad Maharashtra Hobby: Teaching Chairman Made me comfortable. why your name is Anurag not Swatantrata (DOB: 15th august) Is your Bday really at 15th August ? What is importance of Raigad? Related to administration… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #60]: Air Marshal A. S. Bhonsle Board, Uttar Pradesh Home State, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Teaching Hobby
Download EPIC! February 2021
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine for February 2021 Dear Forumites, This is the tenth edition (February edition) of EPIC! Magazine. This edition comes on the eve of the first budget for the third decade of 21st century. The showcase article provides comprehensive coverage for this year’s budget. We have provided a detailed analysis… Continue reading Download EPIC! February 2021
Science and Technology Quiz: Science & Technology |11 Mar, 2021
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Need for Fire Safety training and technologies
Synopsis- Despite large fires in the past, building and fire safety standards continues to be ignored. Introduction- The current fire protection measures in all major cities do not account for all contemporary fire hazard issues. It makes fire safety a growing concern. The Fire accident at Eastern Railway Headquarter in Kolkata is a prime example… Continue reading Need for Fire Safety training and technologies
Absence of Regular Chiefs in Central Security Forces
Synopsis: Many Security Forces are functioning without regular chiefs. This will impact their efficiency. So the government has to take the necessary steps to strengthen security forces. Introduction: At present in India, Many Security Forces are without regular heads. They play a pivotal role in maintaining the internal security of India. However, they are not… Continue reading Absence of Regular Chiefs in Central Security Forces
Cyber attacks on critical Infrastructure
Synopsis: At present Critical infrastructure of India is vulnerable to cyberattacks. The government have to strengthen its cybersecurity initiatives. Introduction: Recently Massachusetts-based firm Recorded Future released a study. It mentioned that Mumbai power outages can be a cyber attack aimed at critical infrastructure. The report also mentioned few important things such as, The Cyberattack was… Continue reading Cyber attacks on critical Infrastructure
Why India Should limit its Involvement With QUAD?
Synopsis: The stand-off at Ladakh has shown the limits of India-U.S. security ties and India’s involvement in the Quad. So, India should limit its involvement in QUAD and prioritize national security. How India joined the QUAD? China’s encroachment & India’s response China was expanding its footprint in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region over… Continue reading Why India Should limit its Involvement With QUAD?
[UPSC Interview Transcript #59]: Smita Nagraj Board, Punjab Home State, Commerce Optional, Puppetry, Chess Hobbies
Interview Date: 25 feb, morning slot, 5th in line Duration: 40 mins Board: Smita Nagraj Home State: Punjab Optional: commerce Hobbies: puppetry, chess Chairman Why no masters in commerce? Three problems facing Punjab? And solution How to handle political pressure, administrative pressure in drugs? Ground water crisis? Should we ban crops? Member 1 Physical education? What did… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #59]: Smita Nagraj Board, Punjab Home State, Commerce Optional, Puppetry, Chess Hobbies
The Doha agreement and Afghan Peace Process
What is the News? The U.S Secretary of State has confirmed the US intention to fully withdraw all forces from Afghanistan as per the Doha Agreement. About Doha Agreement: In 2020, the United States signed a historic deal with the Taliban. The deal aims to end the 18-year-war in Afghanistan. The deal was signed in… Continue reading The Doha agreement and Afghan Peace Process
