India’s Role In A Disordered World
Context New Delhi can play an important role in shaping a new and more democratic world order which today stands divided more than ever. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the Article Present Situation: World Order Undemocratic Architecture Rising Inequalities Social Tensions Redistribution of […]
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
Context: The Supreme Court upheld amendments introducing restrictions in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) while holding that no one has a fundamental or absolute right to receive foreign contributions. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External Sector, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: Foreign […]
Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)
Context: While retaining the reverse repo rate at 3.35 per cent, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF), an additional tool for absorbing liquidity, at an interest rate of 3.75 per cent. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key takeaways from the MPC meeting About Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) How it will […]
What is Fortified Rice
Context The Union Cabinet approved a scheme to distribute fortified rice under government programmes. Food Corporation of India and state agencies have already procured 88.65 LMT (lakh tonnes) of fortified rice for supply and distribution. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions of the Article: What is rice fortification? Need of rice fortification What are […]
Guru Nabha Dass
Context: Punjab government announced gazetted holiday on the birth anniversary of Guru Nabha Dass, a 16th century saint, taking it out from list of restricted holidays. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: Who was Guru Nabha Dass? What is his connection with Punjab? Who was Guru Nabha Dass? Guru Nabha Dass was born […]
Manual Scavenging In India
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment informed that a total of 971 people lost their lives while cleaning sewers or septic tanks since 1993. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, Minorities, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Manual Scavenging in India Prevalence of Manual Scavenging in […]
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), till March 2023. About Atal Innovation Mission The Mission has been set up under the NITI Aayog, in accordance with the Hon’ble Finance Minister’s declaration in the 2015 Budget […]
Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet
Focus: GS III-Defence , Prelims Why in News? Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) booster at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. What is Ramjet? Ramjet is a form of air-breathing jet engine that uses the vehicle’s forward motion to compress […]
To Begin With, the UGC Needs To Get the Credits Right
Context Having course credits proportional to teaching hours, as spelt out in its draft NHEQF, will likely impact faculty productivity. Relevance GS-III: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Higher Education in India Implications for Teaching International Practices In India […]
Closing the Gaps in Criminal Justice
Context States can do better in incorporating the Supreme Court’s crucial guidelines to overcome certain deficiencies. Supreme Court of India, while hearing a criminal appeal, took suo moto cognisance of the inadequacies that occur during an investigation. Relevance GS-II: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and […]