GROSS VALUE ADDED AND THE RELEVANCE TO GDP
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Prelims Why in news? The National Statistical Office (NSO) released the provisional estimates of national income for the financial year 2019-20 in which the real GDP was estimated to have expanded by 4.2% in the full fiscal year – slowest pace of growth in 11 years. The release also detailed the […]
MAGNETOCALORIC MATERIAL FOR CANCER TREATMENT
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? Scientists have developed a rare-earth-based magnetocaloric material that can be effectively used for cancer treatment. Details In magnetic hyperthermia, magnetic nanoparticles are subjected to alternating magnetic fields of few Gauss, which produce heat due to magnetic relaxation losses. Magnetic hyperthermia is studied to try to address the […]
CATALYZING ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) IN INDIA
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? NITI Aayog, in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India, brought together key stakeholders in a virtual meeting for advancing Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India. This exercise set into motion the use of technology towards efficient and affordable access to justice in our post-pandemic response. Online Dispute Resolution […]
GROWTH TRAJECTORY OF DIRECT TAX COLLECTION & RECENT DIRECT TAX REFORMS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Drop in net tax collection The net direct tax collection for the FY 2019-20 was less than the net direct tax collection for the FY 2018-19. This fall in the collection of direct taxes is on expected lines and is temporary in nature due to the historic tax reforms undertaken and […]
26 June 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
26th June Current Affairs
Contents US: Moving Europe troops to counter China threat to India The retool imperative for small businesses to survive Framework for producers to manage plastic waste Illegal wildlife trades a global threat: FATF report IN-SPACe to be new space industry regulator UN chief expects all members to abide by UNSC resolutions US: MOVING EUROPE TROOPS […]
Indian constitution vs USA constitution for UPSC Exam
While American Constitution is the shortest (of any major government in the world) and the first written constitution, India’s Constitution is the lengthiest written constitution in the World. FEATURE INDIA USA Adopted 26th November 1949 17th July 1787 Nature Quasi – federal and works on cooperative federalism Truly federal – the Centre and state are […]
GENDER GAP IN JOB LOSSES CAUSED BY THE LOCKDOWN
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction Employment in April 2020 was 70 per cent of the average in the preceding year, reason for which can be attributed to the COVID-19 Lockdown. Research estimates that in the Covid-19 pandemic, women are likely to be more vulnerable to losing their jobs compared to men. (more than 30 million […]
OPPORTUNITY TO REDEFINE THE INDIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction While the pandemic has created an unprecedented challenge for humanity, it also offers a unique opportunity to re-imagine our schools and transform schools from being a mere implementer of directions from the directorate or district headquarters to having a central role in our society. Way forwards: Route to transformation of […]
CANBERRA CONNECT: INDIA AUSTRALIA SUMMIT
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The virtual summit between Indian Prime Minister Modi and the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, in June 2020 has taken some big steps to elevate the strategic partnership between the two countries. Introduction Over the last decade there has been a steady improvement in the quality and intensity […]