Ancient Megalithic Jars
Context: The discovery of a number of megalithic stone jars in Assam’s Dima Hasao district has brought to focus possible links between India’s Northeast and Southeast Asia, dating back to the second millennium BC. According to a study in Asian Archaeology, the jars are a “unique archaeological phenomenon”. It calls for more research to understand […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 April 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 April 2022 Contents HOPS as a route to Universal Health Care A merger to better manage the Indian Railways HOPS As A Route To Universal Health Care Context Healthcare as an optional public service will ensure the legal right to receive free, quality care in a public institution Relevance GS-II: […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 April 2022
PIB Summaries 13 April 2022
CONTENTS Asian Development Bank SVANidhi se Samriddhi Asian Development Bank Focus: GS II- Inter Groupings Why in News? The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $2 million Project Readiness Financing (PRF) Loan for designing climate resilient urban infrastructure, strengthening institutional capacity and improving municipal resource mobilization in 16 district headquarter towns […]
Current Affairs 13 April 2022
CONTENTS The process of electing India’s President Midday meal and supplements Ancient megalithic jars No El Nino expected this year 5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Program The Process of Electing India’s President Context: The tenure of the current President of India Ram Nath Kovind is set to end in July this year, which is also […]
Static Quiz 13 April 2022 (Geography)
HOPS As A Route To Universal Health Care
Context Healthcare as an optional public service will ensure the legal right to receive free, quality care in a public institution Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Healthcare vis-à-vis Universal Health Coverage Routes to Universal Health Coverage […]
A Merger To Better Manage The Indian Railways
Context Creation of the new Indian Railways Management Services (IRMS) marks a paradigm shift in the management of one of the world’s largest rail networks. Focus should now be on training the new officers. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions […]
Idea that Judges Appoint Judges Is Wrong
Context: The impression that “judges appoint judges” in India is wrong. It is the government which “finally appoints the judges in the name of the President of India, the head of our state”, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said in conversation with US Supreme Court judge. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were in Washington for the fourth ‘2+2’ foreign and defence ministry dialogues with their U.S. counterparts. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Meeting ‘2+2’ Dialogue Highlights […]