[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of  March 2021 – 2nd week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of March 2021 –2nd week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week

What are “DFIs or Development Finance Institutions”?

What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to set up a DFI (Development Finance Institution). It will be called National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). Click Here to Read about NaBFID About DFIs: The development finance institutions(DFI) are usually owned by the government or public institutions. DFIs provide funds… Continue reading What are “DFIs or Development Finance Institutions”?

[UPSC Interview Transcript #83]: Sathiyavathy Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional

Board: Sathiyavathy Madam NIT Warangal Home State: Rajasthan Background: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Optional: PSIR Chairman Mam read out the DAF So u lived in warangal What is the status of naxalism there Why it has come down there and not in other states like CG, Odisha What are steps taken at Center and state… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #83]: Sathiyavathy Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional

Single Use Plastic Pollution in India – A hidden pandemic

Synopsis: COVID-19 pandemic paused and reversed India’s progress against single-use plastic pollution. Few necessary steps are essential to continue the progress. Background   Single-use plastics were in use in great quantities during the COVID-19 pandemic to produce gloves, sanitary equipment etc.  However, no attention has been paid to where the increased plastic waste will end… Continue reading Single Use Plastic Pollution in India – A hidden pandemic

Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions

Synopsis – According to the Education Ministry’s committee, there is a high rate of Vacancies for faculty positions in Central institutions for higher education. State-sponsored preparatory programmes are essential to fill vacancies. Introduction- The government provides reservations for faculty positions to the weaker sections under the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Act, 2019.… Continue reading Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions

Relevance of Inflation Targeting in India

Synopsis: Inflation control will always be relevant. But there is no conclusive evidence that the policy of inflation targeting has worked in India. Background The RBI was tasked with a mandate of the inflation target of 4 percent with a 2% deviation either way in June 2016. This agreement between the centre and the RBI… Continue reading Relevance of Inflation Targeting in India

Ways to Strengthen India’s Democracy

 Synopsis: Increasing attacks on the press and the erosion of judicial autonomy are threatening India’s global image as an Indian’s Democracy. The government needs to take steps to strengthen India’s democratic values, Background It has been said that Democracy is on retreat worldwide. Many democracies in the 21st century continue to disregard the principles of democracies. Principles… Continue reading Ways to Strengthen India’s Democracy

Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests

Synopsis: The February 2021 coup in Myanmar  Protests removed the democratically elected government. Since then people have adopted the non-violent approach of Gandhi for pressuring the military junta. Background: The democratically elected leaders in Myanmar’s protects were removed by the military on 1st February 2021 on allegations of election fraud. Subsequently, the military came to… Continue reading Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests

Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal

Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports and emerge as a key regional security provider in Indo-Pacific will depend on it. Background In March 2021, India and the Philippines signed the “Implementing Arrangement” for the procurement of defense material and equipment procurement. The… Continue reading Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal

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