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Open network for digital commerce

News: The government of India announced the launch of the pilot phase of open network for digital commerce (ONDC) in five cities in late April. The aim was to “democratise” the country’s fast growing digital e-commerce space that is currently dominated by the two U.S.-headquartered firms — Amazon and Walmart. Contents1 What is ONDC?2 What… Continue reading Open network for digital commerce

The problems plaguing thermal power generators

News: On June 10, India’s power demand touched a record high of 211 MW even as the coal shortage continued with coal stocks available only for eight days. Consequently, the Ministry of Power directed the power-generating companies or ‘gencos’ to use imported coal for 10% of their requirement, failing which their domestic supplies would be… Continue reading The problems plaguing thermal power generators

Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?

News: Recently, the government announced the Agnipath scheme, which fundamentally transforms the process of recruitment of armed forces. Must read: Cabinet clears Agnipath Scheme What are the advantages of Agnipath scheme? Younger military: According to the government, the scheme will bring down the average age from 32 to 26. Introduce new kinds of modern equipment to… Continue reading Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?

The role of caste in economic transformation

News: Recently, India witnessed agitations against farm laws, agitation for reservation by agriculture castes, and is witnessing an ongoing protest against the Agnipath programme, at present. What are the reasons for such protest? They are all arguably an outcome simmering discontent due to jobless economic growth for at least two decades, coupled with rising poverty… Continue reading The role of caste in economic transformation

Heal the nation before healing the rest of the world

News: News: The Centre is developing an exhaustive online repository of all categories of health-care professionals in the country, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and the “Heal by India” initiative Contents1 About the move2 What are the reasons for such a move?3 Other important measures taken by the government4 Way Forward About the move… Continue reading Heal the nation before healing the rest of the world

Understanding bird strikes and aviation safety

News: Recently, two aircraft in India suffered bird hits. Damage to the engine was reported. India’s civil aviation regulatory body, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered an inquiry. Further, in a directive to all airport operators, it has asked all airports to review their wildlife hazard management plans for within and outside… Continue reading Understanding bird strikes and aviation safety

Explained | The controversy around the Northern Ireland Protocol

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Northern Ireland Protocol(NIP)?3 What does the current protocol provide for?4 Why are businesses in the UK opposing this protocol?5 What are the changes the UK has proposed to this protocol?6 What has been the reaction to these proposed changes? What is the News? The UK administration has… Continue reading Explained | The controversy around the Northern Ireland Protocol

Four new corals recorded from Indian waters

What is the News? Scientists have recorded four species of azooxanthellate corals for the first time from Indian waters.  What are the four new species of corals found? The four new species of azooxanthellate corals found are: 1) Truncatoflabellum crassum, 2) T. incrustatum, 3) T. Irregular and 4) T. Krasum. These corals were found in… Continue reading Four new corals recorded from Indian waters

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