News: The government has introduced rules to ban plastic in India in a phased manner. Now, the ban on the manufacture and use of several common use-and-throw plastic products will come into effect from 01 July 2022. New Plastic Ban rules (To be banned in a phased manner) At present, the banning would apply… Continue reading Phased ban on plastics is welcome. Challenge will lie in enforcement, bringing in viable substitutes
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The significance of PM Modi’s visit to the UAE
News: Indian Prime Minister recently visited the UAE for the fourth time. India is engaging with the UAE well beyond the confines of diplomatic protocols. This highlighted India’s engagement with the UAE. What are the recent developments in India and UAE relationships? -During the virtual summit in February 2022, both sides signed a Comprehensive Economic… Continue reading The significance of PM Modi’s visit to the UAE
Agnipath is part of a larger process of defence reform and modernisation
News: Recently, the government has launched the Agniveer recruitment reform in the context of defence reforms. Recently other reforms have also taken place. For example; the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has been appointed. In addition, there has been pursuit for reorganisation of the armed forces into theatre commands to promote jointness and synergy. History… Continue reading Agnipath is part of a larger process of defence reform and modernisation
5G technology will soon be here. India must prepare
News: With over 117 crore telecom users and more than 82 crore internet subscribers, India is one of the fastest-growing markets for digital consumers. Top smartphone manufacturers in India have already released phones with 5G capability. Now it is time for the government to improve digital infrastructure, especially optic fibre manufacturing to facilitate smoother implementation of… Continue reading 5G technology will soon be here. India must prepare
G7 is trying hard not to be yesterday’s club
News: Recently, the G7 meeting was concluded in Bavaria in Germany. It was an important meeting since it took place against the backdrop of the Ukraine war, the challenge of post-pandemic economic recovery and the eternal issue of climate change. The G7 final communique It said that there is no legal basis for China’s expansive… Continue reading G7 is trying hard not to be yesterday’s club
Explained: What is the US-led ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’ initiative to counter China?
What is the News? The US and its allies — Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United Kingdom — have launched the ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’ Initiative. What is the Partners in the Blue Pacific(PBP) initiative? Launched by: US, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the United Kingdom Purpose: It is an “informal mechanism” to… Continue reading Explained: What is the US-led ‘Partners in the Blue Pacific’ initiative to counter China?
Gulabi meenakari brooch to ittar bottles: PM Modi’s gifts to G7 leaders a slice of Indian crafts
What is the News? The Prime Minister has taken along a plethora of artistic gifts for each of the G7 leaders. What are the gifts given by the Prime Minister to G7 leaders? Gulabi Meenakari to US President: It is a GI-tagged art form of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. In this, a piece of pure… Continue reading Gulabi meenakari brooch to ittar bottles: PM Modi’s gifts to G7 leaders a slice of Indian crafts
Explained: Speaker’s powers in a rebellion
What is the News? The Supreme Court has extended the time for rebel MLAs in the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly, to file a written response to the Deputy Speaker’s disqualification notice. This decision is important because the Supreme Court in previous instances has upheld the Speaker’s powers under the Tenth Schedule. It has allowed judicial… Continue reading Explained: Speaker’s powers in a rebellion
Explained: What is Hermit, the Pegasus-like spyware that targeted Android, iOS devices?
What is the News? Hermit is the latest sophisticated spyware in the news, and it is believed to have targeted iPhones and Android devices in Italy and Kazakhstan. What is Hermit? Hermit is a spyware developed by the Italian commercial spyware vendor RCS Lab. How does Hermit spread? The spyware is distributed by text message… Continue reading Explained: What is Hermit, the Pegasus-like spyware that targeted Android, iOS devices?
Niti Aayog’s report on India’s gig economy: what has the think-tank recommended?
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy’. What is “India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy” Report? Click Here to read about the report What are the other findings of the report? LFPR of Women and Person with Disabilities The Female Labour Force Participation in India… Continue reading Niti Aayog’s report on India’s gig economy: what has the think-tank recommended?
