VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired

What is the News? Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research & Development Organization(DRDO) and the Indian Navy from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range(ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. What is VL-SRSAM? VL-SRSAM is a ship-borne weapon system developed by the Defence… Continue reading VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired

Guidelines to Regulate Child Participation in the Entertainment Industry: A first: norms to protect rights of kids working on OTT platforms

Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the need for the draft “Guidelines to Regulate Child Participation in the Entertainment Industry”?3 Salient features of draft “Guidelines to Regulate Child Participation in the Entertainment Industry”3.1 Key provisions of the guidelines What is the news? Recently, the National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has… Continue reading Guidelines to Regulate Child Participation in the Entertainment Industry: A first: norms to protect rights of kids working on OTT platforms

need to formulate a structured gaming law for online gaming

News: Due to evolving technologies, online gaming has swiftly emerged as the most engaging form of entertainment in India. Contents1 About the Online gaming industry2 What are the reasons behind its emergence?3 What are the challenges?4 The Way Forward About the Online gaming industry The online gaming including e-sports, online casual games and real money… Continue reading need to formulate a structured gaming law for online gaming

India has emerged as a major buyer of Russian crude. But some caution is in order

News: India is the third-largest importer and consumer of oil in the world. Recently, a few private-sector refiners decided to import larger quantities of crude oil from Russia. Historically India imported oil and crude from Iran, Iraq and Russia. Last month, Russia became India’s second-largest oil supplier by overtaking Saudi Arabia. Contents1 About crude oil… Continue reading India has emerged as a major buyer of Russian crude. But some caution is in order

Explained: What is Odisha’s Mo Bus, recipient of the UN’s prestigious public service award?

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mo Bus Service?3 What is the impact of the launch of Mo Bus Service?4 What are UN Public Service Awards? What is the News? The United Nations(UN) has awarded ten global initiatives with the prestigious UN Public Service Award (UNPSA). Odisha’s public transport service ‘Mo Bus’ is one… Continue reading Explained: What is Odisha’s Mo Bus, recipient of the UN’s prestigious public service award?

M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Without  soil conservation, there is no food security

News: Recently, Sadhguru, a spiritual leader, had launched an initiative known as “save soil campaign”. In addition, he also completed 100 days of solo biking across many countries to promote concerted action on saving soil. What are the factors that have led to food security? The agricultural modernisation has led to improvement in the crop… Continue reading M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Without  soil conservation, there is no food security

What India needs to do to reduce its fertiliser bill

News: In 2021- 22, India’s import of fertilisers touched an all-time high of $12.77 billion in fiscal terms. What are the factors that make India fit for agricultural activities? India has no dearth of land, water and sunshine to sustain vibrant agriculture. India is abundant in all these resources. For example: (1) India’s land under… Continue reading What India needs to do to reduce its fertiliser bill

OP Agarwal, Nitya Kaushik write: Training Karmayogis at all levels is a must for inclusive development

News: Recently, the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi programme to build civil service capacity received a $47 million boost from the World Bank. History of Training programmes for capacity building of the Civil Servants? At Senior Level Before 1985: Higher civil servants received two-year induction training. It was done to   equip IAS officers to be… Continue reading OP Agarwal, Nitya Kaushik write: Training Karmayogis at all levels is a must for inclusive development

Explained: In Maharashtra political crisis, powers of Governor, floor test law in spotlight

What is the News? The Maharashtra political crisis has once again put the spotlight on the role of the Governor to call for a floor test. Constitution on the role of Governor in calling for a floor test  Article 174(2)(b): It gives powers to the Governor to dissolve the Assembly on the aid and advice… Continue reading Explained: In Maharashtra political crisis, powers of Governor, floor test law in spotlight

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