What is the News? Over the last few weeks, the price of lemon has touched unprecedented highs, with a single lemon selling between Rs 10 and Rs 15 in most markets. What is Lemon(Nimbu)? In India, Nimbu comes under two broad categories: lemon and lime. The small, round and thin-skinned kaagzi is the most commonly… Continue reading Explained: Why lemons are so costly now
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India is a nation without a national language. Let’s embrace this
News: Recently, the Home Minister of India specifically mentioned the use of Hindi language in the North-eastern states. He has announced to make Hindi compulsory in all North-eastern states. Must Read: What are various provisions related to the official language in the Indian Constitution? Contents1 Argument for and against promoting Hindi language in India 2… Continue reading India is a nation without a national language. Let’s embrace this
Solving India’s idol theft problem
Context: Article, citing a CAG report, shines a light on the issue of the antiquities being stolen from monuments/sites and from Site Museums in India. What were the findings of the CAG report? The 2013 report on “Preservation and Conservation of Monuments and Antiquities”, by the CAG found that 131 antiquities were stolen from monuments/sites… Continue reading Solving India’s idol theft problem
Big Tech’s privacy promise to consumers could be good news — and also bad news
News: Recently, Facebook accused Apple of abusing its market power. It has been criticized for introducing a new AppTrackingTransparency feature on its app store, which aims to enhance the user’s privacy. However, in the name of enhancing privacy, it has been alleged to cause disadvantages to competitors. Contents1 What is the new feature? 2 Why the… Continue reading Big Tech’s privacy promise to consumers could be good news — and also bad news
Explained: What is Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition that the Army wants?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition(CALM) System?3 What are the advantages of this CALM System?4 Where will the CALM System be deployed? What is the News? The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information(RFI) for the Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition(CALM) System. What is a Canister Launched… Continue reading Explained: What is Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition that the Army wants?
Explained: Midday meal and supplements
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mid Day Meal Scheme?3 What is on the menu in the Mid Day Meal Scheme?4 Why should Eggs be part of the Mid Day Meal Scheme? What is the News? From the next academic session, Karnataka is likely to become the 13th state to provide eggs under… Continue reading Explained: Midday meal and supplements
DoT invites ministries, industry tie-up to build 5G use-case ecosystems
What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has invited the Expression of Interest (EoI) for the “5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Programme (VEPP)”. What is the 5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Programme(VEPP)? Launched by: Department of Telecommunications(DoT) Objective: To build strong collaborative partnerships across 5G Use-case ecosystem stakeholders with velocity and with an exclusive… Continue reading DoT invites ministries, industry tie-up to build 5G use-case ecosystems
Examine the role of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in ensuring world peace.
Indian Express Introduction: Write a short note about NATO. Body: Write a few points on the achievements and significance of NATO. Write a few points on the criticisms of NATO. Conclusion: Write a neutral view point. The war in Ukraine has brought the spotlight on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It was formed in… Continue reading Examine the role of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in ensuring world peace.
Poverty estimates are a shot in the dark
Context: The government, which earlier used to conduct Consumption Expenditure Surveys (CES) and update poverty lines, has not released any data on this lately. The last consumption survey of 2017-18 was junked. Based on the leaked estimates of consumption expenditure from that survey, it was reported that poverty increased from 31% in 2011-12 to 35%… Continue reading Poverty estimates are a shot in the dark
A greener, safer future for Indian cities
Context: The IPCC’s latest report shows how smart urban planning can mitigate the effects of climate change. Contents1 What is the need for smart urban planning in India? 2 What are the challenges wrt urban infra in India? 3 What measures need to be implemented? 4 Way Forward What is the need for smart urban planning in… Continue reading A greener, safer future for Indian cities
