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Nuclear Technology Basics

Basic Terms (not asked directly in exam but its good to have some level of basic understanding about these ) 1. Atom: It is the fundamental constituent of matter. It is made up of three tiny subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. The protons(positively charged) and the neutrons(no charge) make up the center of the… Continue reading Nuclear Technology Basics

India’s Defence Program

  1. Missiles and Missile Defence Systems There are 2 kinds of Missiles, Ballistic and Cruise. Ballistic Missiles Cruise Missiles It follows a ballistic trajectory with the objective of delivering one or more warheads to a predetermined target. It is a guided missile that remains in the atmosphere and flies the major portion of its… Continue reading India’s Defence Program

[Burning Issue] 3D Printing

Introduction The manufacturing landscape is ever-changing. One of the most significant drivers of this change is the emergence of advanced manufacturing technologies that are enabling more cost-effective and resource-efficient small-scale production. In combination with other prominent trends such as servitisation, personalisation and presumption, the emergence of Additive Manufacturing (commonly known as 3D printing) as a direct manufacturing process is leading companies to rethink where… Continue reading [Burning Issue] 3D Printing

[Burning Issue] Public Private Partnerships- Problems and Solutions

Background A public-private partnership is a government service or private business venture that is funded and operated through a partnership of government and one or more private sector companies. PPP involves a contract between a public sector authority and a private party, in which the private party provides a public service or project and assumes substantial financial,… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Public Private Partnerships- Problems and Solutions

[Burning Issue] Man – Animal Conflict

Context The conflict between people and wildlife has attained serious dimensions in many regions of the country to the detriment of conservation. Wild animals often stray in villages and farms in and around protected areas and sanctuaries, causing bloody conflicts. And now increasingly we are seeing wild animals wander into urban areas causing human-animal conflicts.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Man – Animal Conflict

[Burning Issue] What Ails the NBFC Sector

CONTEXT India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFC) sector — also known as the shadow banking system that provides services similar to traditional commercial banks but outside normal banking regulations — is passing through a turbulent period following a series of defaults by Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) and the subsequent liquidity crunch. The liquidity squeeze… Continue reading [Burning Issue] What Ails the NBFC Sector

[Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan

Context Tshering Tobgay will be new Prime Minister of Bhutan. Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa Party has won the recent general elections in Bhutan. The National Assembly is the lower house of Bhutan Parliament. This is the third general election after democracy was adopted in Bhutan in 2008. BHUTAN ELECTION BACKGROUND Election to the House of Representatives also called the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India – Bhutan Relations after recent elections in Bhutan

[Burning Issue] A change in the Maldives

Context Voters in the Maldives delivered a stunning defeat for President Abdulla Yameen in a contentious presidential election, an outcome regarded as a victory for democracy over authoritarianism in the Indian Ocean island nation. The people of the small archipelago in the Indian Ocean voted for change and brought to power the Opposition candidate, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. They came out in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] A change in the Maldives

[Burning Issue] India’s Nuclear Triad

CONTEXT India has declared that its nuclear triad, stated in its nuclear doctrine, is operational This was after indigenous ballistic missile nuclear submarine INS Arihant achieved a milestone by conducting its first deterrence patrol It essentially means that Arihant is now prowling the deep seas carrying ballistic missiles equipped with nuclear warheads The second submarine in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s Nuclear Triad

[Burning Issue] Demonetisation: A boon or bane for the Indian economy? 

Context The publication of central bank’s annual report for fiscal year 2016-17 (RBI follows a July-June fiscal year) which put the estimated value of the currency that returned to the system at Rs 15.28 trillion or close to 99% of the currency notes demonetised in November-December 2016. Currency in circulation in India stood at Rs… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Demonetisation: A boon or bane for the Indian economy? 

[Burning Issue] RBI Vs Government

 WHY IN NEWS The stand-off between the government and the RBI has reached a flashpoint. Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government give the impression that they are not on the same page even as far as an understanding of their roles is concerned. The RBI suggests that its independence is being violated while the government rationalises its… Continue reading [Burning Issue] RBI Vs Government

[Burning Issue] CBI Vs CBI

Context The recent happenings at the CBI are unprecedented. Never has the premier investigating agency of the country been in similar crisis. These events will have ramifications on the dignity, discipline and image of CBI. The question that should be troubling us is how are things so opaque within our investigative agency? With serious charges and counter-charges flying… Continue reading [Burning Issue] CBI Vs CBI

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