Source: The post is based on the article “Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? 22.7 lakh adults from 10 states and union territories in India became qualified as literate adults in 2022-23 by passing… Continue reading New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
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UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
Source: The post is based on the article “UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the NPCI circular say?3 What about sending money to friends, family or any other person via UPI?4 Which UPI payments will attract… Continue reading UPI transaction fee: Do prepaid cards, wallets stand to lose?
Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Piezoelectric effect?3 Why is the Piezoelectric effect in liquids surprising?4 What are the implications of this discovery? What is the News?… Continue reading Scientists spot piezoelectric effect in liquids for the first time
Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is disinvestment?3 How has disinvestment progressed in recent years?4 What are the key obstacles faced by the government in the disinvestment process? What is the News?… Continue reading Govt. concedes disinvestment stalled by multiple challenges
India needs public policy education
Source- The post is based on the article “India needs public policy education” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance Relevance– Reforms in administration News– The article explains the importance of public policy education. What are issues with public management education in India? Lack of institutions– Most executives in government require… Continue reading India needs public policy education
India’s DPIs, catching the next wave
Source- The post is based on the article “India’s DPIs, catching the next wave” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- e-governance Relevance– Digital India News– The article explains India’s digital public infrastructure. What are some facts about India’s digital public infrastructure? India’s digital public infrastructure or India Stack is a partnership… Continue reading India’s DPIs, catching the next wave
A hardhanded response that strikes at the root of rights
Source- The post is based on the article “A hardhanded response that strikes at the root of rights” published in “The Hindu” on 30th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to right of workers News– An estimated 19 lakh government and semi government employees have been on strike demanding that the government return… Continue reading A hardhanded response that strikes at the root of rights
Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Great Nicobar project?3 What is the significance and concerns related to the Great Nicobar project?4 Will this project impact the tribes of… Continue reading Great Nicobar project will not evict tribes, says Centre
Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning and castration as per animal cruelty Act
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning & castration 63 years after implementation of animal cruelty Act” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Castration and dehorning?3 What are the existing provisions related to Dehorning and Castration?4 What are… Continue reading Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning and castration as per animal cruelty Act
How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?
Source: The post is based on the article “How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?” published in The Hindu on 29th March 2023 What is the News? There has been a continuous push from policymakers in India to transition to a circular economy and to enable effective waste management. But waste management in the… Continue reading How to manage India’s solar PV waste problem?
