News: Recently, a student who suffered from dysgraphia (a disorder that causes impaired handwriting), has not been allocated a 1-hour compensatory time who appeared for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to undergraduate medical courses. What are the arguments presented by the National Testing Agency? National Testing Agency, said that the candidate failed to… Continue reading Exam-conducting bodies must support candidates with disabilities
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Courting the stans: India’s outreach to central Asia is vital to counter the China-Pakistan axis
News: Recently, a third India- Central Asia dialogue has been held. Regional Security Dialogue” with his Central Asian Republic (CAR) counterparts was also held recently to discuss Afghanistan. What were the key highlights of the 3rd India- Central Asia dialogue? Improving connectivity: Discussions have been held on India’s $1 billion Line of Credit for projects in… Continue reading Courting the stans: India’s outreach to central Asia is vital to counter the China-Pakistan axis
Explained: What is Parvovirus that has affected over 2,000 dogs in Maharashtra’s Amravati city?
What is the news? Nearly 2,000 pets and stray dogs in Amravati city have been affected by canine parvovirus virus. What is Canine Parvovirus? Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that can be life-threatening in puppies and dogs. The virus impacts dogs gastrointestinal tracts and has a 90% mortality rate. Symptoms: Bloody diarrhoea,… Continue reading Explained: What is Parvovirus that has affected over 2,000 dogs in Maharashtra’s Amravati city?
Killer robots aren’t science fiction. A push to ban them is growing
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons?3 What are killer robots?4 Why are killer robots being developed?5 What are objections against killer robots?6 Why are the US and Russia opposing curbs on Killer Robots? What is the news? For the first time, a majority of the 125 nations that… Continue reading Killer robots aren’t science fiction. A push to ban them is growing
Explained: India’s missile capability
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the history of missile technology in India?3 What kind of missiles does India have now? 4 Where do China and Pakistan stand compared to India? What is the news? At a seminar organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Defence Minister has encouraged scientists to work… Continue reading Explained: India’s missile capability
Data Protection Bill: National security, at the cost of citizens’ privacy
News: Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has tabled its report on the Data Protection Bill in both houses. Also Read: The draft personal data protection bill, 2018 Contents1 Background2 What are the recommendations by JCP on Data Protection Bill?3 What are the controversies surrounding the Data Protection Bill?4 How the bill is different from European Union’s General… Continue reading Data Protection Bill: National security, at the cost of citizens’ privacy
MSP for all crops is fiscally unfeasible
News: Many Political parties and farmer organizations have recently been demanding to legalise the minimum support prices (MSP). What is the current MSP policy? Currently, Government declares MSP for 23 crops, although the main procurement happens largely for rice and wheat to feed the public distribution system (PDS). – Read more here. Why legalizing MSP… Continue reading MSP for all crops is fiscally unfeasible
Reading sex ratio trends in NFHS-5 data
News: The NFHS data is a well-structured and unique one. Further, the findings of NFHS and the Census figure are no means comparable. Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise About the NFHS Read here: What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What do the NFHS findings signify on the sex ratio? NFHS-5 results indicate… Continue reading Reading sex ratio trends in NFHS-5 data
Tourism in Kashmir: Fixing Kashmir-Phase 2
News: The UT of Kashmir saw a record 1.27 lakh tourists in November, which is much higher than the previous seven-year average. It’s a ray of hope in a land of perennial crisis where people aspire for a safer and prosperous life. How to improve the Kashmir economy and its tourism potential? Boost in business: policies… Continue reading Tourism in Kashmir: Fixing Kashmir-Phase 2
Data Protection Bill: Explained: JCP prescription for data Bill
News: Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has tabled its report on the Data Protection Bill in both houses. What are the recommendations by JCP on Data Protection Bill? Sensitive data: JCP proposed all contracts enabling businesses to take sensitive personal data out of India’s borders will now need the approval of the central government in addition to… Continue reading Data Protection Bill: Explained: JCP prescription for data Bill
