Relevance: Decline in the GDP due to COVID, the role of agriculture and rural employment generation in the revival process Synopsis: The rural economy continues to remain crucial for any strategy of economic revival. State of economy: As per the National Statistical Office (NSO) the Indian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 7.3%. This was partly a result of a slowdown in economic activity since 2016-17 and partly… Continue reading Rural economy is the key to revival of Indian economy
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Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Synopsis: The new master plan of Delhi 2041 would provide ownership rights to residents of at least 71 unauthorized colonies located along the Yamuna flood plain. Background: The new master plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 is put in the public domain for suggestions and amendments. Under this, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has proposed to delineate Zone O, which encompasses… Continue reading Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
Synopsis: Around Eight captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the Manas National Park of Assam. About Pygmy Hog: Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. Habitat: The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India, and possibly southern Bhutan. Features: The pygmy hog is one… Continue reading Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About GM Rubber Crop: 3 How was GM Rubber developed? 4 What was the need of GM Rubber? 5 Significance of GM Rubber: What is the News? Rubber Board has planted the world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber at its Sarutari research farm in Guwahati, Assam. About GM Rubber Crop: GM Rubber Crop has been developed at the… Continue reading World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
Bt Cotton adoption in Punjab has resulted in net economic, environmental benefits: Study
Context: Bt cotton’s positive and negative impacts, a recent study titled ‘Long-term impact of Bt cotton: An empirical evidence from North India’ has said its adoption in Punjab in the past over a decade has resulted in net economic and environmental benefits. Bt Cotton in India Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) cotton has been commercially grown in India for the past 19 years. The Genetic… Continue reading Bt Cotton adoption in Punjab has resulted in net economic, environmental benefits: Study
Social media is a distraction, undeserving of so much sound and fury
Context: Recently, government withdrew Twitter’s safe harbour status, and In the Parliament standing committee on IT, Members of parliament reportedly “grilled” Twitter officials. Author argues that too much attention is being given to Twitter. Why government shouldn’t focus too much on Twitter? Source of fake and unverified info: Twitter is a chaotic echo chamber, which is not a source of verified information. Twitter and social… Continue reading Social media is a distraction, undeserving of so much sound and fury
Lakshadweep could face major coastal erosion due to rising sea levels: study
Context: Environmental impact of climate change on sea-level rise in Lakshadweep Islands. News: A group of scientists carried out a study to gauge the impact of climate change on sea-level rise in Lakshadweep islands. What are the findings of the study? Some key findings: Sea levels around Lakshadweep are estimated to rise between 0.4 mm and 0.9 mm annually, causing coastal erosion in… Continue reading Lakshadweep could face major coastal erosion due to rising sea levels: study
Share info with Govt, ban on ‘specific’ flash sales: Move to tighten e-commerce norms
Context: Tightening of norms for e-commerce companies News: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is planning major changes to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. A range of amendments has been proposed. Comments sought from relevant stakeholders by July 6. Contents1 Background 2 What are the Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules? 3 What are the key changes that have been proposed? 4 What is the applicability of the rules? 5 What are some concerns being expressed? Background … Continue reading Share info with Govt, ban on ‘specific’ flash sales: Move to tighten e-commerce norms
CDS to chair meet on theatre commands
Context: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Bipin Rawat is scheduled to chair a meeting with the Vice-Chiefs of the three services, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, and the representatives from the Ministries of Defence, Home and Finance. This meeting is part of a broad plan to create four integrated tri-service (theatre) commands. Contents1 What is a theatre command? 2 What are the four integrated tri-service commands that… Continue reading CDS to chair meet on theatre commands
Quality issues in higher education system in India
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-2- Education Context: Delhi University’s high cut-offs in admissions is not a reflection of standards as there is no connection between one’s intellectual ability and performance in examinations. Comment on the current education system. Rote learning and exaggerated marks point out the lack of pedagogic imagination and show a highly… Continue reading Quality issues in higher education system in India
