What is the news? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recently allowed 100 % FDI across all kinds of telecom services and infrastructure providers. Earlier status of Telecom sector Earlier 100 % of FDI was allowed, of which 49 % of investment was permitted through automatic route. About the recent… Continue reading Government allows 100% FDI in telecom sector
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Explained: What is Mosquirix, the first malaria vaccine to get the WHO’s backing?
Contents1 2 What is the news? 3 About the vaccine – Mosquirix 4 What is the significance of the WHO recommendation? 5 About Malaria6 What are the criteria for obtaining malaria-free status? What is the news? The new vaccine “RTS,S/ASO1 (RTS.S)” with its trade name “Mosquirix” was endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently. This is the first and only vaccine shown to have the… Continue reading Explained: What is Mosquirix, the first malaria vaccine to get the WHO’s backing?
Government has approved setting up of 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks
What is the news? The government has approved the setting up of seven PM MITRA textiles parks, following the “Union Budget for 2021-22″ commitments, with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crores in a period of 5 years. About “PM-MITRA” Scheme The scheme aims to realize the vision of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat by positioning India strongly on the Global… Continue reading Government has approved setting up of 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks
The recent QES estimates are unreliable
Synopsis: New Quarterly Employment Survey, its key findings, various challenges associated with the survey and the way forward Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the key findings of the survey? 3 What are the various issues/concerns associated with the survey? 4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment released the results of a new Quarterly… Continue reading The recent QES estimates are unreliable
Road accidents can be reduced
Synopsis: India road accident status highlights the importance of road safety in India. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present status of road accidents in India?3 How government is ensuring adequate safety on the roads?3.1 Various initiatives of states4 What are the steps India needs to do to reduce accidents? Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport… Continue reading Road accidents can be reduced
World Is Entering A New Moon Age
Synopsis: About NASA’s Artemis programme, various consequences of India joining the programme and how India needs to tackle all this. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why there is attraction of Moon? 3 What is NASA’s Artemis programme? 4 What is India’s dilemma regarding Artemis? 5 What are the consequences of these three options and what should India do? Introduction On September 7, 2019, India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander crashed in a cloud of lunar… Continue reading World Is Entering A New Moon Age
WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
Synopsis: Air pollution is worsening in India. We need to raise our air quality standards in line with recently released WHO guidelines and ensure strict compliance while transitioning to a cleaner energy model. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why India should be concerned about air pollution? 3 What are the harmful effects of the air-pollution? 4 What is the way… Continue reading WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
The motherhood penalty employers must eliminate
Synopsis: Government intervention is needed to bring women equal to men. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of women in India?3 What is the motherhood penalty?4 What does the government do?5 What should India do? Introduction Women in India often faced a lot of discrimination owing to the patriarchy. It does not only impact her social… Continue reading The motherhood penalty employers must eliminate
Use the latest research to combat child under-nutrition
Synopsis: Better child health policies are required to improve the malnutrition status of children. Contents1 Introduction2 How has the definition of nutrition changed over the years?3 What are Poshan Abhiyan and the problems associated with it?4 What needs to be done? Introduction Children are future assets for any nation. Thus, it is important to take… Continue reading Use the latest research to combat child under-nutrition
A strategy for India in a world that is adrift
Synopsis: As the global order shifts with the rising of China and the relative decline of the USA, India must act resolutely to secure its place in the global order. Contents1 Introduction2 The multipolar world3 What are the challenges & opportunities for India?4 How reviving SAARC will be beneficial for India?5 What is the way… Continue reading A strategy for India in a world that is adrift
