News: Several banks have entered into co-lending ‘master agreements’ with NBFCs, and more are in the pipeline Recently, the RBI permitted the banks to co-lend with all registered NBFCs (including HFCs) to increase lending to the priority sector based on a prior agreement. This has led to unusual tie-ups between banks and NBFCs. For instance,… Continue reading Bank-NBFC co-lending: how it works, and the concerns it raises
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Indian express articles.
“The kind of engineering education we need”
Introduction Current education curriculum is completely detached from a student’s life. It is highly theoretical and leaves very less space for intellectual development. For example- Students of class 10th are expected to learn about DC motors and parallel resistances. Whereas reality is that less than 50 per cent of Class 8 students of rural government schools can do division. (ASER Report 2016-18… Continue reading “The kind of engineering education we need”
“Karnataka government has done right thing by adding eggs to mid day meals”
News– Karnataka is the last southern state to introduce eggs in its mid day meal program. It has recently introduced eggs to its mid-day meal scheme in some of its districts to solve the acute malnutrition problem there. Unfortunately, this policy is facing backlash by some religious groups. Why adding eggs to mid-day meal menu is a good step? Eggs (or milk or bananas) are a wholesome food and… Continue reading “Karnataka government has done right thing by adding eggs to mid day meals”
The case for deeper technological ties with London
News: This week, Prime Minister of UK is set to address the Carnegie India’s Global Technology Summit convened annually in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs. When Delhi thinks of technological cooperation with major powers, the US, Europe and Japan come to mind. But, the missing link in India’s technological space, however, is the… Continue reading The case for deeper technological ties with London
PM Modi flags off new Kashi corridor as a bridge from past to future
What is the news? The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project. What is Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project? The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project in Varanasi connects the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple and the ghats along the river Ganga. The project is aimed at ensuring easy movement of pilgrims… Continue reading PM Modi flags off new Kashi corridor as a bridge from past to future
Insect hits 9L acres of chilli crop in south India; experts point to use of pesticide
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Thrips Parvispinus?3 What is the reason for the spread of this invasive insect species?4 What is the solution to this problem? What is the news? A new species of insect named “Thrips Parvispinus” is damaging the chilli crop in several states in south India. What is Thrips Parvispinus?… Continue reading Insect hits 9L acres of chilli crop in south India; experts point to use of pesticide
How the pandemic has worsened inequality in India
News: Inequality in India is rising. Covid has exacerbated the issue. What are the latest findings? The latest edition of the World Inequality Report shows that the top 10% earn 57% of national income, and within that top 1% earns 22% while the bottom 50% earn only 13% of the income. This deeply impacts social… Continue reading How the pandemic has worsened inequality in India
“The Parliament attack was 20 years ago, are we more prepared today?”
News– 20 years of 2001 Attack on parliament, an analysis of how much we have improved. What has been the scene in Internal security landscape since the 2001 attack on parliament Despite the innovations and improvements in intelligence infrastructure there have been several terrorist attack on India since the 2001 attack like 2008 Mumbai attacks, Uri, Pathankot attack, 2019 pulwana strike, Chinese… Continue reading “The Parliament attack was 20 years ago, are we more prepared today?”
“How Delhi is leading the charge in electric vehicle adoption”
News– Electric Vehicle Penetration in Delhi has reached 9 percent as against the national average of 1.6 percent, making Delhi leading state in India in EV penetration. This anomaly exists despite the countrywide launch of FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of E-vehicles) Scheme by the central government. How Electric vehicle adoption may help Delhi and Country to fight Pollution Vehicular emission… Continue reading “How Delhi is leading the charge in electric vehicle adoption”
India-Afghanistan relations: India sending medical aid to Afghanistan is a sign of thaw in bilateral relations
News: Recently, India decided to send a consignment of medicines to Afghanistan. The medicines were sent on a return flight of a plane that brought evacuees to India last week. This along with previous initiatives are aimed to improve India-Afghan ties. Read more: Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration About Afghanistan… Continue reading India-Afghanistan relations: India sending medical aid to Afghanistan is a sign of thaw in bilateral relations
