News: Recently, the newly elected Punjab government’s announcement of providing up to 300 units of free power to every household. Types of allocation of budgetary resources by the policymakers (1) providing support to low-income households for augmenting their consumption of selected goods and services. (2) offering incentives to support selected categories of investors and producers… Continue reading What commodities should be distributed free or at a subsidised level
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Agnipath will lead to a leaner military, savings in pensions. But there are challenges beyond the bold step forward,
News: Recently, the Government of India has announced the Agnipath Scheme for recruitment of soldiers, the majority of whom will serve for four years. What is the Agnipath scheme It will lead to recruitment of non-officer personnel to the armed forces, who will be called as the Agniveer. They will be hired on contract in the age… Continue reading Agnipath will lead to a leaner military, savings in pensions. But there are challenges beyond the bold step forward,
China wants a larger BRICS to challenge the existing international order
News: Recently, a virtual meeting of BRICS+ foreign ministers was held in which representatives of various countries participated and it was proposed to expand the BRICS membership. What was proposed? It was decided that this is an opportune time to expand BRICS and challenge the domain of the G7 by including members from the G20.… Continue reading China wants a larger BRICS to challenge the existing international order
Explained: What is the e-Vidhan system for paperless legislation?
What is the News? A delegation of MLAs from Gujarat visited the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly to learn about the novel e-Vidhan system for paperless proceedings that has been adopted by the UP state assembly. What is the National e-Vidhan Application(NeVA) Project? Click Here to read about it Which State first implemented NeVA? Nagaland became… Continue reading Explained: What is the e-Vidhan system for paperless legislation?
Explained: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome — the rare facial condition affecting Justin Bieber?
What is the News? Pop singer Justin Bieber has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? The Ramsay Hunt syndrome is also called Herpes Zoster Oticus. It is a rare neurological disorder in which a virus – Varicella Zoster – causes inflammation of the nerves involved in facial movements. When the… Continue reading Explained: What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome — the rare facial condition affecting Justin Bieber?
Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them
What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of next-generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy at an approximate cost of Rs 36,000 crore. What are Corvettes? Corvettes are the smallest class of naval ships, and it falls below the warship class of a frigate. … Continue reading Explained: Next-generation Corvettes, and the combat edge Navy seeks through them
Explained: Managing type 1 diabetes
What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (IMCR) has released guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and management for type-1 diabetes. This is the first time the ICMR has issued guidelines specifically for type 1 diabetes. Note: India is considered as the diabetes capital of the world. What is Type-1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes… Continue reading Explained: Managing type 1 diabetes
With only 3 serious telecom operators, administrative allocation of spectrum space should take the place of auctions
News: In January, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a rescue package for some telecom companies (telcos). What were the rescue packages? The government dispensed with the requirement of performance bank guarantees required earlier than security. It increased the tenure of spectrum holding from 20 to 30 years, allowed for the surrender of the unutilised… Continue reading With only 3 serious telecom operators, administrative allocation of spectrum space should take the place of auctions
‘Nanhi Pari’ Programme: For newborn girls, initiative to get all key certificates at hospital itself
What is the News? Northwest Delhi district administration has launched the ‘Nanhi Pari’ Programme. What is the ‘Nanhi Pari’ Programme? Nanhi Pari programme aims to provide a one-stop solution to parents, eliminating their need to visit various offices to obtain documents. Under the programme, essential services such as the provision of a birth certificate, Aadhaar… Continue reading ‘Nanhi Pari’ Programme: For newborn girls, initiative to get all key certificates at hospital itself
Explained: BrahMos, 21 and developing
What is the News? On June 12, 2001, the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was first tested from a land-based launcher in Chandipur. Background Since the early 1980s, the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme conceived and led by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam started developing a range of missiles including Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Akash and… Continue reading Explained: BrahMos, 21 and developing
