Challenging negative social norms
Context: It is important to focus on the challenges for India in terms of demographic management with the World Population Day coming up on 11th of July. Relevance: GS-I: Indian Society (Issues related to Population) Mains Questions: Discuss about India’s demographic dividend and throw light on the various roadblocks the remain in India’s population control […]
Fresh stirrings on federalism as a new politics
Context: Between vaccine wars, heated debates over the Goods and Services Tax (GST), personnel battles like the fracas over West Bengal’s Chief Secretary, and the pushback against controversial regulations in Lakshadweep there is an increased focus on federal structure in India. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Basic structure of the Constitution, Federal Structure) […]
10 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 10 July 2021
SPARSH Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News ? Ministry of Defence implements web-based integrated system for sanction & disbursement of defence pension SPARSH (System for Pension Administration (Raksha)) About SPARSH SPARSH is an integrated system for automation of sanction and disbursement of defence pension. This web-based system processes pension claims and credits pension directly into the bank accounts […]
10 July Static Quiz 2021 (Environment)
09 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 09 July 2021
AGRICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister gave its approval to the following modifications in Central Sector Scheme of Financing Facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’. Key Details: Eligibility has now been extended to State Agencies/APMCs, National & State Federations of Cooperatives, Federations of Farmers […]
09 July Static Quiz 2021 (Indian Economy)
08 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 08 July 2021
BHALIA VARIETY OF WHEAT Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? In a major boost to wheat exports, the first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported today to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. About Bhalia variety of wheat: The GI certified wheat has high protein content and […]