News: Recently, Cabinet has approved the much-awaited airwave auction for ultra-fast mobile internet networks. With this, India is set to join the league of 5G-enabled nations. Contents1 What is 5G technology?2 What are the benefits of 5G technology?3 What is a Spectrum Auction?4 About the 5G auctions5 What are the things that should be considered… Continue reading The next level – 5G will open up opportunities for businesses
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On Centre’s plan to recruit 10 lakh personnel in 18 months: Waiting for jobs
News: The Centre’s decision to recruit personnel to fill vacancies is a nod to the festering unemployment issue Moreover, for a nation that has had a significant demographic dividend finding productive employment for its youth was to be an imperative for India. What is the situation wrt unemployment in India over the years? In the… Continue reading On Centre’s plan to recruit 10 lakh personnel in 18 months: Waiting for jobs
There is a concerted effort to plug procedural gaps in death penalty sentencing
News: Recently, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment in Manoj & others v. State of MP which attempted to reform the administration of the death penalty. The judgment is prominent in India’s criminal justice jurisprudence. The SC’s Observations It reflected the state of the death penalty in the country. It attempted to fix… Continue reading There is a concerted effort to plug procedural gaps in death penalty sentencing
Iran foreign minister’s visit reaffirms resolve of two countries to strengthen ties
News: Iran’s Foreign Minister was on a three-day visit to India in keeping with Iran’s “Asia-oriented” foreign policy. It was the first ministerial-level visit from Iran since Ebrahim Raisi assumed the Iranian presidency. What is the convergence of interests between India-Iran? The “Tehran Declaration” between India and Iran affirmed the shared vision of the two… Continue reading Iran foreign minister’s visit reaffirms resolve of two countries to strengthen ties
Bulldozer injustice to ‘teach a lesson’
News: In recent times, a fringe but influential national spokesperson has been alleged for inciting violence by saying something offensive about the Prophet. Laws in India The Constitution of India permits only a peaceful assembly without arms. Violence in protests cannot be justified under any circumstances. There are adequate provisions in the Indian Penal Code… Continue reading Bulldozer injustice to ‘teach a lesson’
Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today
What is the News? Two years after the Galwan clash India-China relations reached to the lowest level. The Galwan clash was the first in which Indian soldiers were killed since October 1975, when four personnel of the Assam Rifles were killed in an ambush by the Chinese at Tulung La in Arunachal Pradesh. Read more:… Continue reading Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today
Railway Innovation Policy: In a boost to start-ups, Railways promises Rs 1.5 crore for tech ideas
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Railway Innovation Policy?3 How will the startups be supported under the policy?4 What is the significance of this policy? What is the News? The Union Railways Minister has launched a Railway Innovation Policy titled “StartUps for Railways”. What is Railway Innovation Policy? Aim of the policy: To promote… Continue reading Railway Innovation Policy: In a boost to start-ups, Railways promises Rs 1.5 crore for tech ideas
Explained: The world of crypto lending
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Crypto Lending?3 What are the benefits of Crypto Lending?4 What is the present status of Crypto Lending?5 What are the risks involved in Crypto lending? What is the News? Major U.S. cryptocurrency lending company Celsius Network froze withdrawals and transfers citing “extreme” market conditions sparking a sell-off across… Continue reading Explained: The world of crypto lending
India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is I2U2?3 When is the first summit of I2U2?4 What is the significance of I2U2 Grouping? What is the News? The US President will host a virtual summit of I2U2 Grouping in July,2022. What is I2U2? I2U2 is the grouping formed by four nations-India, Israel, UAE and the US.… Continue reading India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month
Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Microplastics?3 What did the researchers find in Antarctica?4 Why are these findings troubling? What is the News? For the first time, Microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that is smaller than 5 mm in length, and… Continue reading Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?
