News: Recently, China renamed districts in Arunachal Pradesh and there was a viral video of the PLA unfurling the Chinese flag in Galwan on New Year. It indicates that 2022 will be more of the same in India-China relations. What are the issues in the development projects in border areas? Border infrastructure development is predominantly… Continue reading Shoring up the Northeast frontier: How rebranding the discourse on connectivity is imperative to meet the China challenge
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 21st, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 21st, 2022
Tapping the usefulness of non-bovine milk
Context: The demand for the milk and milk products of non-bovine has begun to swell in the recent past. What are non-bovine milk and milk-products? It refers to the milk and milk products such as milk powder, cheese, yoghurt, ice cream, chocolates, cosmetic products, and various other kinds of specialty items from the animals, such as goats,… Continue reading Tapping the usefulness of non-bovine milk
GET THESE WRINKLES OUT OF SOUTH ASIAN TEXTILE STORY
Context: South Asia became a major player in the global textile and clothing market with the onset of the third wave of global production. What is the standing of countries? Bangladesh: It is the 3rd largest global exporter. This is due to lower production costs, FTA with western buyers, and adoption of technology. It specializes… Continue reading GET THESE WRINKLES OUT OF SOUTH ASIAN TEXTILE STORY
The complexities of introducing african cheetahs to india
News: The Union Government has launched an action plan to reintroduce African cheetahs to restore open forest and savannah systems. What was the distribution of cheetahs in India? What were the habitats? Historically, Asiatic Cheetah had a very wide distribution in India. From Punjab to southern Tamilnadu. From Gujarat and Rajasthan to West Bengal in… Continue reading The complexities of introducing african cheetahs to india
TWO FREEDOMS AND THE HIJAB IN OUR MIDST
The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that wearing Hijab is not an essential practice in Islam. The judges held that neither the prescription of uniform in schools nor the Karnataka government’s order disallowing the wearing of hijab in schools was violative of Article 25 of the Constitution. Two concepts of freedom: In the debate around… Continue reading TWO FREEDOMS AND THE HIJAB IN OUR MIDST
Japanese PM’s visit reaffirms salience of bilateral ties with India at a time of geopolitical ferment
News: Recently, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited India. It is significant that despite the recent developments in Ukraine, Tokyo and New Delhi have managed to present a united front vis-a-vis China. What is the significance of the visit of Japanese PM to India? First, it was the first bilateral state visit of Japanese Prime… Continue reading Japanese PM’s visit reaffirms salience of bilateral ties with India at a time of geopolitical ferment
National Public Health Bill: New health law draft: four-tier system, clearly defined powers
What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is in the process of releasing the draft of the proposed National Public Health Bill. What will be the aim of the proposed National Public Health Bill? The proposed National Public Health bill will replace the 125-year-old Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897. It will… Continue reading National Public Health Bill: New health law draft: four-tier system, clearly defined powers
How PLIs can help India leapfrog to green mobility
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Productive Linked Incentive(PLI) Schemes?3 How can PLI Schemes help in green mobility?4 Which PLI Schemes can help build a green ecosystem?5 What is the significance of these PLI Schemes? What is the News? A transition to green vehicles with lower and, ultimately, zero carbon emissions has presented an… Continue reading How PLIs can help India leapfrog to green mobility
India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
What is the News? The Prime Minister of Japan has made an official visit to India for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit. What are the key highlights from the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit? India and Japan: – Reaffirmed the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. – Welcomed the holding of the first… Continue reading India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World
