Author: pah
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China’s growing interest in South Asia and Implications for India
China’s interest in South Asia has increased considerably. Its fresh bid for full membership to SAARC reflects South Asia’s growing importance for Beijing’s foreign policy agenda. This makes the topic of China-South Asia-India really important. This article will give you a comprehensive analysis about China’s ventures into South Asia , the reasons behind them and how…
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All that you need to know about GREEN DIESEL
Over the past few years you must have heard about green airliners which used a mixture of jet fuel and bio diesel. Recently, Boeing powered its test flight using a mixture of jet fuel and green diesel. Firstly, remember that bio diesel and green diesel are two different things. You might be confused what exactly…
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Thirty Meter Telescope , India’s contribution and significance
India became a full partner in the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project. The project is the first implementation from the list of select outcomes from Modi’s US visit namely partnership in mega science projects. Amongst existing and planned extremely large telescopes, the TMT will have by far the highest altitude, and will be the second-largest telescope…
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Compulsory voting – all that you need to know
In India, all 18+ have a legal right to cast their vote and elect their leader. All of us do not vote. Some do not believe in the merits of voting, some are too lazy to go to the polling booth. Voting is democracy. It is a responsibility as much it is a right. This…
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All that you need to know about KISAN VIKAS PATRA
Finance Minister resurrected the Kisan Vikas Patra to boost small savings and increase savings rate. You need to know about the scheme well. Goes without saying, it is very important for Pre, Mains and Interview. What is KISAN VIKAS PATRA? Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) is a savings certificate or a savings instrument. It is a…
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Net Metering and its advantages
All those appearing for Mains: You can mention about this concept and its advantages if a question figures on Renewable Energy, how to make it cost effective etc. Let me explain the simple concept behind net metering. DO CHECK out the images for better clarity. Read on.. You have a solar panel on your roof.…
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Understanding Carbon Budget
Why is this concept important for us? No brownie points for guessing that. Hindu carried an article on it, in case you missed it. UNEP report is based on it. IPCC report last year for the first time assessed carbon budget. Now that I’ve convinced you of the topic’s importance, I’ll explain it you in…
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All that you need to know about Mental Health Care – issues and possible solutions; Mental Healthcare Bill 2013 ; Mental Health Policy
For the first time, India has a Mental Health Policy. This makes the topic of mental healthcare extremely important. Nothing stops the examiner from asking questions related to mental healthcare system in India. You need to understand the issue and its multiple facets completely to tackle any question. The question can be as direct as…
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What you need to know about Subramanian Committee Recommendations on Environmental Laws Amendments
So the Forest Survey of India says that about 90% of the country’s forest area can be opened up for “development”. It says about 11% of our forests should be strict no-go zone! To implement its development agenda, the new government wants to speed up clearances – environmental in particular. This looks difficult with current…
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What is the Arctic Council and why it matters to India – Read this to find out
Pranab Mukherjee recently visited Norway and Finland. The visit was believed to be an assertion of India’s willingness to have a strong presence in Arctic Council. It is a known fact that melting of Arctic Ice is offering both challenges and opportunities for the international community. Opportunities are in the form of oil and gas…