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Bali G20 summit

Leaders of the G-20 nations gathered at Bali in Indonesia for the 17th summit of the world’s most advanced economies. Agenda of this summit The motto for this summit is Recover Together, Recover Stronger. The leaders will engage in discussions over three sessions on- Food and Energy security Health Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment,… Continue reading Bali G20 summit

In news: Exercise ‘Sea Vigil’

In a related development, the third edition of the ‘pan-India’ coastal defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ is scheduled to be held on November 15 and 16. Ex- Sea Vigil-22 The Exercise was conceptualised in 2018 to validate various measures that have been instituted towards enhancing maritime security since ‘26/11’. The exercise aims to test its preparedness along the entire 7,516.6 km-long-coastline… Continue reading In news: Exercise ‘Sea Vigil’

Population criteria for new Eklavya schools ‘impractical’: Parliamentary Panel

A Parliamentary panel has refuted that 20,000 ST people, who make up at least 50% of the total population criteria is “impractical” to build new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). What are Eklavya Schools? EMRS started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to Scheduled Tribes (ST) children in remote areas in order. It… Continue reading Population criteria for new Eklavya schools ‘impractical’: Parliamentary Panel

Making the Indigenous Defence Industry Self-Reliant and Globally Competitive

Context Defence-Expo 2022 held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat in October drew attention to a major policy initiative, the need for India to acquire the appropriate degree of “atma nirbharata” (self-reliance) in the defence sector and the arduous path ahead. What is the present status of defence supplies in India? High dependency on foreign supply: Even as… Continue reading Making the Indigenous Defence Industry Self-Reliant and Globally Competitive

In news: Kisan Rail Project

Punjab has assured Kerala Government to provide paddy straw for usage as fodder for livestock using the Kisan Rail Project. Why such move? Kerala, being a land-stressed coastal state, does not generate enough roughage that can be used as fodder for cattle. It ranks second in milk production after Punjab. The move will help Punjab… Continue reading In news: Kisan Rail Project

Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda?

PM unveiled a 108-feet tall bronze statue of ‘Nadaprabhu’ Kempegowda in Bengaluru, credited to be the city’s founder. Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda? Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, a 16th century chieftain of the Vijayanagara empire, is credited as the founder of Bengaluru. It is said that he conceived the idea of a new city while hunting with his… Continue reading Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda?

Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA): A new carbon offset scheme by the US

The US has unveiled a new carbon offset scheme called Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) for climate finance. Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) ETA is carbon offset plan that will allow companies to fund clean energy projects in developing countries and gain carbon credits that they can then use to meet their own climate goals. The plan… Continue reading Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA): A new carbon offset scheme by the US

Impact of Pandemic on Vulnerable Section: SC, ST and OBC

Context SC/ST and OBC have been impacted disproportionately by the pandemic as various social indicators shows vulnerabilities of this communities. Impact of pandemic on education On the one hand, with policies mandating the promotion of students, promotion rates at the secondary school level rose significantly and repetition rates nosedived during the pandemic years (2020-21 and… Continue reading Impact of Pandemic on Vulnerable Section: SC, ST and OBC

In news: Pashmina Wool

Traders of Pashmina shawls are complaining that “obsolete testing methods” have resulted in many of their export consignments being flagged for the presence of ‘Shahtoosh’ guard hair, which is obtained from endangered Tibetan antelopes. Shahtoosh, on the other hand, is the fine undercoat fibre obtained from the Tibetan Antelope, known locally as ‘Chiru’, a species… Continue reading In news: Pashmina Wool

G20 Presidency: India can be voice for developing world

Context Government of India launched the logo, website and theme for India’s presidency of the G20, setting the tone for the country’s G20 presidency, beginning December 1. Modi’s clarion call was “One Earth, One Family, One Future”, aptly underscored by the phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”. What is G-20? Formed in 1999, the G20 is an international… Continue reading G20 Presidency: India can be voice for developing world

Challenges to International Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism

Context India’s decision to host the special session of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (UNSCCTC) last month held in Mumbai and New Delhi, it focused on new and emerging technologies is one of a number of events planned by the Government to give its counterterror diplomacy a greater push. What is Counter-Terrorism… Continue reading Challenges to International Cooperation on Counter-Terrorism

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