News: Indian rupee hit an all-time low exchange rate of 77.6 against the US dollar. What is the exchange rate? The exchange rate tells us how much of a currency (e.g. Rupee) is required to purchase one unit of another currency (e.g. Dollar). For example, if the rupee’s exchange rate “falls”, it implies that buying… Continue reading Explained: Making sense of exchange rate
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Equating states’ off-budget borrowings with their debt will clarify extent of indebtedness
News: This year, off-budget borrowings by the states will be equated with the states’ own debt. What are off-budget borrowings? Off-budget borrowings refer to loans taken by state govt. entities, special purpose vehicles, etc. These loans are serviced through the state government’s own budget, instead of revenues generated by the borrowing entity. As per the… Continue reading Equating states’ off-budget borrowings with their debt will clarify extent of indebtedness
Explained: What new finds at Harappan site could mean
What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has made significant discoveries at the Rakhigarhi site. About Harappan Civilization Archaeologically, the span of the Harappan Civilisation is subdivided into three periods — early (3300 BC to 2600 BC), mature (2600 BC to 1900 BC), and late (1900 BC to 1700 BC). Five urban sites… Continue reading Explained: What new finds at Harappan site could mean
Explained: What is monkeypox, a smallpox-like disease from Africa that has been reported in the UK?
What is the News? Health authorities in the United Kingdom have confirmed a case of monkeypox, a rare viral infection similar to smallpox in an individual who recently travelled to the UK from Nigeria. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease (a disease that is transmitted from infected animals to humans) that occurs… Continue reading Explained: What is monkeypox, a smallpox-like disease from Africa that has been reported in the UK?
Explained: What is the Rocket-Propelled Grenade, used in attack on Punjab Police Intelligence HQ in Mohali?
What is the News? The Rocket-Propelled Grenade(RPG) attack on the Punjab Police’s Intelligence headquarters in Mohali has brought the weapon into focus. What is a Rocket Propelled Grenade(RPG)? Rocket-Propelled Grenade(RPG) is a weapon of Soviet origin and its initials stand for Rucknoy Peotivotankovvy Granaromyot which roughly translated means a handheld anti-tank grenade launcher. It is… Continue reading Explained: What is the Rocket-Propelled Grenade, used in attack on Punjab Police Intelligence HQ in Mohali?
Explained: Behind low wheat procurement
News: From an all-time high last year, procurement of wheat is set to hit a 15-year low this season, falling below existing stocks for the first time. What has led to this, and will it impact availability? What are the reasons for the fall in procurement? There are two main reasons: 1) Rise in Export… Continue reading Explained: Behind low wheat procurement
How India is empowering women through policy
Context: The union government has brought into reality the maxim of sarvajana hitaya, sarvajana sukhaya (for the good of all, for the happiness of all), especially in the context of the women section of society. Measures taken by the government – The incumbent government has adopted a system-wide gendered lens to inform policy praxis. –… Continue reading How India is empowering women through policy
Centre’s plan to relook at sedition law is welcome but Supreme Court must take the review process to its logical conclusion
News: The government has expressed its views to shed colonial baggage after 75 years since independence, and has told the Supreme Court that it would re-examine the provision. About Sedition law The provision (Section 124A) of the Indian Penal Code was incorporated in its current form in the penal code (IPC) in 1898, nearly… Continue reading Centre’s plan to relook at sedition law is welcome but Supreme Court must take the review process to its logical conclusion
Explained: Cyclone Asani is on the way, but it won’t be another Fani or Amphan. Here’s why
What is the News? According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Asani is not going to hit West Bengal and is only likely to trigger a spell of rain that will majorly impact Bangladesh and Myanmar. What is Cyclone Asani? Cyclone Asani is a severe cyclonic storm that formed over the Bay of Bengal. Named… Continue reading Explained: Cyclone Asani is on the way, but it won’t be another Fani or Amphan. Here’s why
Explained: Why VPN providers believe new rules will undermine users’ privacy
What is the News? Virtual private network(VPN) service providers are up in arms against a new directive of The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or Cert-In that mandates they must maintain all customer data for five years. Cert-In also wants VPN service providers to maintain data such as the purpose for which the customers used… Continue reading Explained: Why VPN providers believe new rules will undermine users’ privacy
