Making sense of population growth of India
The article analyses and explains the declining trend in India’s total fertility rate. The aspirational revolution in the parents explains… Continue reading Making sense of population growth of India
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Clause 6 of the Assam Accord
In February, a government-appointed committee had submitted its recommendations for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, a key… Continue reading Clause 6 of the Assam Accord
Hindu Women’s Inheritance Rights
The Supreme Court has expanded a Hindu woman’s right to be a joint legal heir and inherit ancestral property on… Continue reading Hindu Women’s Inheritance Rights
[pib] Krishi Megh: A Cloud-based Data Recovery Centre
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has launched the Krishi Megh Data Recovery Centre. Do not get confused with… Continue reading [pib] Krishi Megh: A Cloud-based Data Recovery Centre
In news: Loya Jirga
The Afghan Loya Jirga approves release of 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban prisoners. The term seems peculiar. We may expect a prelim… Continue reading In news: Loya Jirga
Making up for shortfalls in GST collection
The article deals with the issue of shortfall in the GST compensation cess and the challenge Central government faces to… Continue reading Making up for shortfalls in GST collection
Increasing dependence on indirect taxes and issues with it
India, with a tax-GDP ratio of 10.9 per cent in 2019 needs an overhaul of its tax system. This article… Continue reading Increasing dependence on indirect taxes and issues with it
What is the Negative Imports List for Defence?
The Defence Ministry announced a list of 101 items that it will stop importing. Try this question for mains: Q.Being… Continue reading What is the Negative Imports List for Defence?
Submarine Cable Connectivity to Andaman and Nicobar Islands
PM has launched the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Andaman & Nicobar Islands to the mainland. Try this PYQ:… Continue reading Submarine Cable Connectivity to Andaman and Nicobar Islands
[pib] Himalayan Geothermal Springs release huge amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
The Himalayas, which hosts about 600 geothermal springs needs to be considered while estimating emissions to the carbon cycle and… Continue reading [pib] Himalayan Geothermal Springs release huge amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
The new consumer
The focus of this article is on the behavioural changes in the consumer post Covid. It also suggest the ways… Continue reading The new consumer
What are Immunity Passports?
There is a growing debate for a rethink on “immunity passport” to be handed out to those who have recovered… Continue reading What are Immunity Passports?
How Quit India movement gave a new direction to India’s freedom struggle?
On August 8, 78 years ago, Mahatma Gandhi gave the call for British colonizers to “Quit India” and for the… Continue reading How Quit India movement gave a new direction to India’s freedom struggle?
Boreal Summer Intra-Seasonal Oscillation (BSISO)
Researchers at the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad have reportedly found a way to better forecast… Continue reading Boreal Summer Intra-Seasonal Oscillation (BSISO)
[pib] E-Sanjeevani Tele-Medicine Platform
1.5 lakh teleconsultations were recently completed on the “eSanjeevani” and “eSanjeevani OPD” tele-medicine. Why Telemedicine? Telemedicine can increase the efficiency… Continue reading [pib] E-Sanjeevani Tele-Medicine Platform
Restructuring to cushion impact on the economy
“The article analyses the present scenario of the economy and impact of the steps taken by the central bank and… Continue reading Restructuring to cushion impact on the economy
Importance of increasing the income of those at the bottom of income pyramid
India’s growth has been fuelled by demand which has dampened owing to various factors. One untapped source of demand could… Continue reading Importance of increasing the income of those at the bottom of income pyramid
Digital realities of India
Context Google has recently announced a decision to invest $10 billion in India. To put that sum in context, it… Continue reading Digital realities of India
Why August 7th is called National Handloom Day?
Yesterday, August 7th was celebrated as the National Handloom Day. It was in 2015, the first National Handloom Day was… Continue reading Why August 7th is called National Handloom Day?
Exercise Kavkaz 2020
In a resumption of bilateral and multilateral military exercises which were deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19), India will take part… Continue reading Exercise Kavkaz 2020
