News: Due to evolving technologies, online gaming has swiftly emerged as the most engaging form of entertainment in India. About the Online gaming industry The online gaming including e-sports, online casual games and real money gaming. The industry has been growing at a rate of about 35% in 2019-20, outpacing OTT, television, and social media… Continue reading need to formulate a structured gaming law for online gaming
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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. About crude oil and… 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?
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 of those recipients. It has been given this award for its role in “promoting gender-responsive public services to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)”. What is Mo… 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
What makes an area urban?
Context: Urban areas in India need to be clearly defined by the policymakers. What are the factors to determine whether an area is urban or not? An urban area is a function of various factors, like – a) population size, b) land surface, c) primary occupation, d) the level of development Why defining urban areas… Continue reading What makes an area urban?
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
New research: Study flags emergence of drug-resistant typhoid strains
What is the News? According to a study published in The Lancet, the effectiveness of antibiotics for typhoid fever is threatened by the emergence of resistant strains. What is Typhoid? Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Transmission: It is usually spread through contaminated food or water. Once Salmonella Typhi… Continue reading New research: Study flags emergence of drug-resistant typhoid strains
Explained: India’s emerging twin deficit problem
What is the News? The Finance Ministry in its report has warned of a Twin Deficit Problem due to higher commodity prices and a rising subsidy burden. What is a Twin Deficit? A twin deficit basically refers to a situation where the country runs relatively large current account and fiscal deficits. A higher twin deficit… Continue reading Explained: India’s emerging twin deficit problem
