A translation revolution for an inclusive, prosperous India

Source: The post is based on an article “A translation revolution for an inclusive, prosperous India” published in the Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 Indian Art and Culture Relevance: The National Language Translation Missions News: Recently, the Artificial Intelligence for Bharat (AI4Bharat) Centre at IIT Madras was established with support from… Continue reading A translation revolution for an inclusive, prosperous India

Efficacy of RTI Act is threatened by opacity, opposition from bureaucracy and lawmakers

Source: This post is created based on the article “Efficacy of RTI Act is threatened by opacity, opposition from bureaucracy and lawmakers” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Transparency – RTI News: The Right to Information Act (RTI) is set to complete 17 years in the… Continue reading Efficacy of RTI Act is threatened by opacity, opposition from bureaucracy and lawmakers

The powerful and ubiquitous ED

Source: The post is based on the article “The powerful and ubiquitous ED” published in the Indian Express on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.. Relevance: To understand the increasing powers of central agencies. News: Now a days central agencies have taken over the investigation of sensational cases which were once done… Continue reading The powerful and ubiquitous ED

Explained: As Chinese rocket debris plunges into ocean, the risks of space junk and its uncontrolled descent

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: As Chinese rocket debris plunges into the ocean, the risks of space junk and its uncontrolled descent” published in Indian Express on 31st July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an uncontrolled re-entry?3 Are there laws regulating space junk?4 Were there any settlements made… Continue reading Explained: As Chinese rocket debris plunges into ocean, the risks of space junk and its uncontrolled descent

India’s response to Sri Lanka and Myanmar crises is a study in contrast. It shouldn’t be 

Source: The post is based on an article “India’s response to Sri Lanka and Myanmar crises is a study in contrast. It shouldn’t be” published in the Indian Express on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Relations; Bilateral Relations, etc. Relevance: India-Myanmar Relations News: On 1 August 2022, Myanmar is going to mark 18… Continue reading India’s response to Sri Lanka and Myanmar crises is a study in contrast. It shouldn’t be 

India and Switzerland’s deepening partnership 

Source: The post is based on an article “India and Switzerland’s deepening partnership” published in the Indian Express on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Relations; bilateral Relationship Relevance: India-Switzerland Relations News: At present, Switzerland’s State Secretary in charge of Switzerland’s Foreign Policy is on an official visit to India. India-Switzerland Relationship Diplomatic relation:… Continue reading India and Switzerland’s deepening partnership 

Explained: India’s unique jobs crisis

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: India’s unique jobs crisis” published in Indian Express on 1st August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 The decline in the agriculture workforce in India3 Is this a structural transformation?4 What is the impact of this weak structural transformation?5 What was the impact of Covid-19 on… Continue reading Explained: India’s unique jobs crisis

Explained: What is Google Street View and why has it launched in India now?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Google Street View and why has it launched in India now?” published in Indian Express on 31st July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Google Street View?3 How has Street View been launched in India?4 Are there any limitations on Street View… Continue reading Explained: What is Google Street View and why has it launched in India now?

Financial health of airline sector is the real cause for concern, not overblown safety issues

Source: The post is based on the article “Financial health of airline sector is the real cause for concern, not overblown safety issues” published in the Indian Express on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: To understand aviation safety in India. News: The recent incidents of airlines developing technical… Continue reading Financial health of airline sector is the real cause for concern, not overblown safety issues

Government bailouts are not the answer to india’s energy sector woes 

Source: The post is based on an article “Government bailouts are not the answer to India’s energy sector woes” published in the Indian Express on 30th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy Relevance: Power Sector Reforms; DISCOMS News: Over the past few weeks, there has been much tension over India’s twin deficits, i.e., the… Continue reading Government bailouts are not the answer to india’s energy sector woes 

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