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India’s challenges in maintaining its viability against competitive economies

The article deals with the challenges India faces in attracting the relocating supply chains in the wake of the pandemic.… Continue reading India’s challenges in maintaining its viability against competitive economies

Vulture Action Plan for 2020-25

Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched a Vulture Action Plan 2020-25 for the conservation of vultures… Continue reading Vulture Action Plan for 2020-25

Fake News

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain its “mechanism” against fake news and bigotry on air, and to… Continue reading Fake News

Article 32 and the Supreme Court

A Supreme Court bench headed by CJI has observed that it is “trying to discourage” individuals from filing petitions under… Continue reading Article 32 and the Supreme Court

‘Myths of Online Education’ Report

The Azim Premji University has published the report titled “Myths of Online Education”, on the efficacy and accessibility of e-learning.… Continue reading ‘Myths of Online Education’ Report

What is mRNA vaccine?

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines which recently announced their success use the same technology, based on messenger RNA, or mRNA.… Continue reading What is mRNA vaccine?

Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar declared as Ramsar sites

The Lonar Lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham lake, in Agra, have been added to the… Continue reading Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar declared as Ramsar sites

PLI Scheme extended to 10 key Sectors

Manufacturing holds key to the economic prosperity of the country. The article examines the significance of Production Linked Incentive Scheme… Continue reading PLI Scheme extended to 10 key Sectors

Sex Ratio in India

A 2018 report on “vital statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System” shows crucial data of sex ratios… Continue reading Sex Ratio in India

UAE’s Golden Visa Program

The United Arab Emirates will extend its “golden” visa system — which grants 10-year residency in the West Asian nation… Continue reading UAE’s Golden Visa Program

Places in news: Tristan da Cunha

The isolated UK Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote human settlement, has been declared the largest… Continue reading Places in news: Tristan da Cunha

How to improve the income and Productivity of Indian labour?

  Slowdown in demand The bigger medium-term problem facing Indian economy is the slowdown of aggregate demand — private final… Continue reading How to improve the income and Productivity of Indian labour?

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan 3.0 Package

Finance Minister has announced a fresh set of relief and stimulus measures for the economy worth ₹1.19 lakh crore, including… Continue reading Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan 3.0 Package

What is a Technical Recession?

Latest RBI bulletin projects contraction for a second consecutive quarter, which means the economy, is in a ‘technical recession’. Nowcasts… Continue reading What is a Technical Recession?

[pib] Project-75

The fifth Scorpene submarine of Project-75 named ‘Vagir’ has been launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. In… Continue reading [pib] Project-75

Species in news: Rohanixalus -the frogs of the new genus

Indian researchers have discovered a genus of tree frog found in the Andaman Islands and the northeast. A stand-alone species… Continue reading Species in news: Rohanixalus -the frogs of the new genus

Governing OTT Platforms

In a move that will have a far-reaching impact, the Union government has brought Over The Top (OTT) platforms, or… Continue reading Governing OTT Platforms

What is the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme?

The government has expanded the provision of financial support by means of viability gap funding for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in… Continue reading What is the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme?

Home Ministry amends FCRA rules

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has relaxed FCRA norms for farmer, student, religious and other groups who are not… Continue reading Home Ministry amends FCRA rules

Religious Code for Sarna Tribals

The Jharkhand government convened a special Assembly session to pass a resolution to recognise Sarna religion and include it as… Continue reading Religious Code for Sarna Tribals