Introduction The department of telecommunication (DoT) successfully conducted the spectrum auctions in March 2021. The government generated over Rs 77,000 crore from the auction as compared to Rs 45,000 crore expected However, the government has skipped the sale of the much-coveted 5G airwaves in this round. Auctions for that would be done in the future.… Continue reading Spectrum Auctions in India – Explained, Pointwise
Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
Synopsis: There are systemic issues in higher education. They need to be addressed to strengthen our education system. Background According to the recently released QS World University Rankings, India has 12 universities and institutions in the top-100 in particular subjects. Though it is a better achievement compared to the previous years. Still, there is room… Continue reading Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy
Synopsis: India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy and strong ground posturing is working well. Introduction Things are getting better for India in the neighborhood. China has withdrawn its troops in eastern Ladakh across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Also, Pakistan has initiated a ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC). The new U.S. administration… Continue reading India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy
India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub
Synopsis: India’s recent achievements have positioned it as an alternative global manufacturing hub to China at the global level. Background Democratic countries consider a rising China, with its authoritarian one-party system, as a challenge to the democratic order. This provided the strategic case for the formation of Quadrilateral Security dialogue. It envisioned to develop a… Continue reading India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub
Working towards Climate Justice
Synopsis: New Delhi has to control its green commitment to guarantee carbon and policy space for its developmental goals. It will ensure Climate Justice. Introduction Joe Biden in the U.S. Presidential elections promised to lead a major diplomatic push to increase global climate ambition. The U.S. is moving back to Obama’s achievement of the Paris… Continue reading Working towards Climate Justice
Conservation Initiatives for Sharks in India
What is the news? As per a recent study, the global population of sharks and rays reduced by over 70% in the past five decades. But a few conservation initiatives in India show that well-crafted policies and awareness programmes can make a difference. About Sharks: Sharks come under a subclass of fish species called elasmobranchii.… Continue reading Conservation Initiatives for Sharks in India
“INS Karanj” – the Scorpene-class submarine inducted into service
What is the news? Indian Navy inducted INS Karanj into service. It is a 3rd Scorpene-class conventional diesel-electric submarine. About INS Karanj: INS Karanj is a part of Project-75I. It is the 3rd submarine of the first batch of 6 Scorpene-class submarines under the project, for the Indian Navy. Designed by: French naval defence and… Continue reading “INS Karanj” – the Scorpene-class submarine inducted into service
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 12, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles key takeaways from the “ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting” What is the news? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) and the Japanese space agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) held a virtual meeting. What are the key takeaways from the ISRO-JAXA virtual meeting? India and Japan agreed to explore opportunities… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 12, 2021
“China’s 5-year plan” and India’s Concerns
What is the News? China formally approves the outline of its 14th 5-year plan (2021-25). Some proposed projects in China’s 5-year plan are the cause of concern for India. What are the key Concerns for India in China’s 5-year plan? Dam on Lower Reaches of Brahmaputra River: China’s 5-year plan approves the construction of a… Continue reading “China’s 5-year plan” and India’s Concerns
WHO Announced “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) announced an initiative called the “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”. About Global Breast Cancer Initiative: Aim: The initiative aims to reduce global breast mortality by 2.5% by 2040. The initiative will particularly focus on reducing deaths in low-income countries. There the progress to tackle the disease is… Continue reading WHO Announced “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
