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The state of farmers

Context: While the farmers demand a repeal of the three new farm laws, the government insists the reforms are “farmer-friendly”. Contents1 What is the aim and impact of the new farm laws?2 What are the problems faced by farmers?3 Mention a few state policies that seeks to establish powers of state over land?3.1 Way forward… Continue reading The state of farmers

Boosting Farmer’s Income

Context- Policies designed for an India on the edge of starvation don’t fit the India of today. What is the history of supply and demand of wheat crop in India? The genesis of the current state of affairs stems from policies initiated over half a century ago- Starvation period– It dates from the 1960s, when… Continue reading Boosting Farmer’s Income

Lessons for the health sector

Context: It has been only nine months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 11, but the world has changed in previously unimaginable ways. Contents1 Discuss the challenges put forth by the pandemic.2 How did the countries tried to cope up with the challenges?3 What did the other countries which handled the pandemic successfully… Continue reading Lessons for the health sector

Sanitation in India- Cultural stigma

Context- The problem with sanitation in India is not lack of infrastructure but the social and cultural stigma attached to it. Contents1 What is the state of sanitation in India?1.1 What are the issues related to scavenging in India?1.2 What are the steps taken by the government to address this problem?2 Way forward- What is… Continue reading Sanitation in India- Cultural stigma

Dangers of misplaced optimism in economy

Context: The government’s economic recovery hype is no rights and this is not a time for fiscal conservatism. What is current economic scenario? India’s economy contracted by 7.5% in the second quarter of financial year 2020-21 was, both good and bad. It is far lower than the 23.9% contraction registered in the first quarter of… Continue reading Dangers of misplaced optimism in economy

Smuggling in India Report 2019-20

Source : Click here News: Union Finance Minister released the Smuggling in India Report 2019-20. Facts: Prepared by: The report has been compiled by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Aim: To analyse organised smuggling trends on Gold and Foreign Currency, Narcotic Drugs, Security, Environment and Commercial Frauds. Key Takeaways: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detected 412 cases… Continue reading Smuggling in India Report 2019-20

Indian Railways to use LIDAR Technique for ground survey

Source: Click here News: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited is adopting Light Detection and Ranging Survey(LiDAR) technique for conducting ground survey for the proposed Delhi-Varanasi High Speed Rail(HSR) corridor. Facts: LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): It is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges & variable distances.… Continue reading Indian Railways to use LIDAR Technique for ground survey

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Who are the Tharu tribals?

Source : Click here Uttar Pradesh government has embarked upon a scheme to take the unique culture of its ethnic Tharu tribe across the world.The intention is to put Tharu villages on the tourism map and to create jobs and bring economic independence to the tribal population. Facts: Tharu: They are an ethnic group indigenous to… Continue reading Who are the Tharu tribals?

Gwalior, Orchha on UNESCO World Heritage City List

Source: Click here News: The historical fort cities of Gwalior and Orchha in Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCO’s world heritage cities urban landscape city programme. Facts: Gwalior: It was established in the 9th century and ruled by Gurjar Pratihar Rajvansh, Tomar, Baghel Kachvaho and Scindias.The city is known for its palaces and temples,… Continue reading Gwalior, Orchha on UNESCO World Heritage City List

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