News: Although the recently introduced Union Budget has had no big ticket announcements on agriculture and rural development, it tries to focus on sub-sectors that matter such as livestock, fisheries and food processing. Which sub-sectors in agriculture have seen an increase in allocation in the budget? Livestock and fisheries: These two subsectors roughly contribute about… Continue reading The budget spells green-shoot for agri subsectors
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On an equal footing
News: The growth potential of India cannot be achieved without giving equal opportunity to every State. This article discusses the deprivation faced by many states and suggests few power sector reforms. Contents1 How low-income States (LIS) are deprived on many fronts?2 How energy sector/power play a role in increasing the disparity?3 What changes are needed… Continue reading On an equal footing
The budget spells green- shoot for agri subsectors
News Although Budget has had no big ticket announcements on agriculture and rural development but it tries to focus on subsectors that matter such as livestock, fisheries and food processing. Which sub-sectors in agriculture have seen an increase in allocation in the budget? Livestock and fisheries- These two subsectors roughly contribute about 33% of the… Continue reading The budget spells green- shoot for agri subsectors
I & B ministry warns officials on data security
What is the news? The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has prohibited the sharing of top secret or secret documents by its officials over Internet. What is the detailed order on data security by the ministry? The ministry has advised government officials to not use digital assistant devices such as Amazon’s Echo, Google Home… Continue reading I & B ministry warns officials on data security
Crytodactylus exercitus: New gecko from NE gets Army tag
What is the news? A team of herpetologists have recorded a new species of bent-toed gecko from a wooded part of the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. The finding of the study was published in the latest issue of the European Journal of Taxonomy. About the new gecko species Its scientific name is Crytodactylus exercitus… Continue reading Crytodactylus exercitus: New gecko from NE gets Army tag
Revisit the terms of use for this scholastic ABC
News: National Education Policy 2020 aims to transform higher education to make it more student-centric and multidisciplinary. Recently, UGC notified the implementation of Academic Bank of Credits, which is a welcome step, but it has certain flaws. Read here: A reality check for higher education dreams What are the benefits associated with Academic Bank of Credits? Students… Continue reading Revisit the terms of use for this scholastic ABC
Wrong solution-on Rural -Urban divide
News: Haryana has recently introduced Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act that mandates 75% reservation for local candidates in private sector jobs that pay up to ₹30,000 a month. In a recent order, the Supreme Court has asked the Punjab and Haryana High Court to decide the validity of the law. What have been… Continue reading Wrong solution-on Rural -Urban divide
Strategic choice: India is right not to pick a side on Ukraine
News: Indian chose to adopt a balanced and independent approach in the United Nation Security Council on Ukraine Russia conflict. USA indirectly argued that India views the Russia-Ukraine matter the same way it views China’s expansionist designs in Asia. What is the Indian statement? India in the UNSC said that the safety of Indian nationals… Continue reading Strategic choice: India is right not to pick a side on Ukraine
India needs a refugee and asylum law
News: Recently, private members bill proposing the enactment of refugees and asylum law was introduced in Lok Sabha. The bill lays down comprehensive criteria for recognizing asylum seekers and refugees. It also prescribes specific rights and duties occurring from such status. Read here: Refugee, asylum-seeker, and international migrant What are recent examples which show there is… Continue reading India needs a refugee and asylum law
A Planetary adjustment
News: Over the years it has widely proposed and accepted proposition that humanity is in the Anthropocene era and are acting like a geological force that is shaping the planet’s destiny. However, this gives the distorted sense that it is the ‘planet’ that needs protection rather than the people. Why we need to save people… Continue reading A Planetary adjustment
