News: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of extending reservation to OBCs in All India quota (AIQ) of seats in admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses. What is All India Quota? It is a quota that has been implemented since 1986. It is envisaged as a domicile-free quota to access medical… Continue reading False dichotomy: On merit versus reservation
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Budgeting for the education emergency
News: Less resource allocation is seen in the education sector. Contents1 What is the public resource allocation in the education sector?2 What is the difference in data observed from various surveys?3 What is the impact of the pandemic on children?4 What methods can be adopted to increase access to education? What is the public resource allocation… Continue reading Budgeting for the education emergency
Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem: Start-ups raised a record $24.1 billion in 2021: study
What is the News? NASSCOM in association with Consultancy Firm Zinnov has released a report titled ‘Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem: Year of The Titans’. What are the key findings of the Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem report? More than 2,250 startups were added in the year 2021. This is 600 more than what was added in… Continue reading Indian Tech Start-up Ecosystem: Start-ups raised a record $24.1 billion in 2021: study
New Model for Asset Monetisation: People can soon invest in infra projects: Gadkari
What is the News? The Union government is awaiting approval of the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the New Model for Asset Monetisation. What is the New Model for Asset Monetisation planned by the Government? Currently, most of the pension funds and foreign investors are investing in infrastructure projects. But under this new… Continue reading New Model for Asset Monetisation: People can soon invest in infra projects: Gadkari
Setting sail for a powerful India-German partnership
News: German navy frigate Bayern recently arrived in Mumbai after visiting Japan, Australia and other countries. This move is for strengthening the relationships between India and Germany. Bayern has also participated in NATO missions and operation Atlanta in the past. Read here: India-Germany relations: After 16 years About Indo-Pacific region It is home to around 65% of… Continue reading Setting sail for a powerful India-German partnership
Evolution of New India: The ground rules of ‘the one land of many’
News: The idea of India emerges from the nationalist movement and its institutionalization in the republic. On the 72nd anniversary of republic day, India must relook at the direction of the Indian republic. Contents1 How did the idea of New India emerge?2 How did the modern ideas shape new Indian citizens?3 How did Dr Ambedkar… Continue reading Evolution of New India: The ground rules of ‘the one land of many’
Amar Jawan Jyoti now merged with National War Memorial flame, says Government
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Amar Jawan Jyoti (AJJ)?3 What has been done now with Amar Jawan Jyoti?4 What is India Gate? What is the news? The Government of India has put out the eternal flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti underneath India Gate and merged it with the one instituted at the… Continue reading Amar Jawan Jyoti now merged with National War Memorial flame, says Government
Drop the IAS cadre rules amendments
News: Recently, the Union Government proposed to amend Rule 6 (Deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954. To know about the existing rules, proposed amendments, reasons for amendment, challenges and way forward Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise Source: This post is based… Continue reading Drop the IAS cadre rules amendments
Should the government loosen its purse strings?
News: Experts discuss the perceived threats due to inflation and suggests what governments fiscal policy can do to contain inflation Some analysts believe that the government must limit its spending to prevent price rise from getting out of control. (Retail inflation is close to 6%, the wholesale inflation rate is in double digits). Other analysts,… Continue reading Should the government loosen its purse strings?
Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists
What is the News? Denison barb (Miss Kerala), a fish species, has been included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. However, aquarists and ornamental fish breeders have issues with this inclusion. What is Denison barb (Miss Kerala)? Denison barb (Miss Kerala) is also known as red-line torpedo barb, or roseline… Continue reading Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists
