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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF)
Context: In the Union Budget of 2021-22, Finance Minister introduced a new provision to tax income on provident fund contributions from employees beyond ₹2.5 lakh a year. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Employees’ Provident Fund About Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Latest development on the PF tax At what rate […]
Mullaperiyar Dam Dispute
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court said any “half-baked” arrangement will “destroy the dam” and refused to overhaul the court-formed Mullaperiyar dam supervisory committee, which will continue to oversee the safety and maintenance aspects of the 126-year-old dam until the new authority under the Dam Safety Act, 2021 becomes fully operational in a year. Relevance: GS-II: […]
UN Human Rights Council
Context: Recently, The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was scheduled to vote on a draft resolution to suspend Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council as part of the global response to the alleged war crimes in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv, where more than 300 bodies of civilians have been found after the withdrawal of the […]
Indian Tent Turtles
Context: Indian tent turtle is now listed in Schedule –I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and is thereby provided the highest degree of protection. Relevance: GS III- Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Indian Tent Turtles Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Indian Tent Turtles IUCN status: Least Concerned The Indian tent turtle (Pangshura tentoria) […]
World Health Day
Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. Background: From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern […]
Earth Observation Satellite (EOS)
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology said that EOS-02 satellite will be launched in second quarter of 2022. Earth Observation Satellites An Earth Observation Satellite or Earth Remote Sensing Satellite is a satellite used or designed for Earth Observance (EO) from orbit, including spy […]