Great Indian Bustard
Context: The Supreme Court of India sought an update April 1, 2022 from the committee formed for making power lines underground in Rajasthan and Gujarat ordered a year ago. The habitat of the state bird of Rajasthan — the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) or Godavan — is under threat due to the zigzag web of high-tension power […]
About PM Kisan
The Prime Minister has said that PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and other schemes related to agriculture are giving new strength to crores of farmers of our country. Underlining the strength of farmers, he said that when farmers become stronger, the nation prospers. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About PM KISAN Some […]
Jal Jeevan Mission
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Prime Minister has said that Jal Jeevan Mission is giving new impetus to the development of the country. He also said that in less than last 3 years, the water has reached the crores of home which is a great example of public aspirations […]
Pinaka Rocket System
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology (developments and their applications and effects in everyday life) Why in News? Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) and Pinaka Area Denial Munition (ADM) rocket systems have been successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army at Pokhran Firing Ranges. Details: A total of 24 […]
Getting Serious About Supporting The Care Economy
Context Care Work is vital for economies and India needs to have an action plan with coordinated policies which helps its care economy bloom. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Dimensions of the Article Policy Ignorance Benefits down the line Maternity and Child Care Domestic Workers Care […]
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 […]