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Status of India’s National Cyber Security Strategy

Recently, Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeted Indian electricity distribution centres near Ladakh. Amid a surge in cyberattacks on India’s networks, the Centre is yet to implement the National Cyber Security Strategy which has been in the works since 2020. Recent trends of Cyber-attacks in India As per American cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks’ 2021 report, Maharashtra… Continue reading Status of India’s National Cyber Security Strategy

What is Parboiled Rice, and why Centre wants to stop purchasing it?

Recently, Telangana CM and members of his Cabinet staged a protest demanding a uniform paddy procurement policy. The protest came after the Centre said it was stopping the purchase of excess parboiled rice, of which Telangana is a major producer. What is Parboiled Rice? The dictionary meaning of ‘parboil’ is ‘partly cooked by boiling’. Thus,… Continue reading What is Parboiled Rice, and why Centre wants to stop purchasing it?

Places in news: Gulf of Gabes

A Fuel Ship with 750 tons of diesel sinks off the Gulf Of Gabes in Tunisia. Gulf of Gabes The Gulf of Gabes also known as Lesser Syrtis contrasting with the Greater Syrtis in Libya, is a gulf on Tunisia’s east coast in the Mediterranean Sea, off North Africa. The gulf roughly spans the coast… Continue reading Places in news: Gulf of Gabes

Nutrition status and TB risk

Context Historical importance of good nutrition was ignored by the modern therapist who tried to control TB initially with streptomycin injection, isoniazid and para-aminosalisylic acid. In the ecstasy of finding antibiotics killing the germs, the social determinants of disease were ignored. Lack of patient-centric TB treatment With more drug arsenals such as rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide,… Continue reading Nutrition status and TB risk

What are Oil Bonds?

Over the last one year, as retail prices of petrol, diesel and other petroleum products have surged, the government has attracted criticism. Finance Minister has sought to counter such criticism by claiming that the current government cannot bring down taxes (and, as a consequence, prices) because it has to pay for the oil bonds issued… Continue reading What are Oil Bonds?

Maharashtra develops Migration Tracking System (MTS)

In a first-of-its-kind project in the country, the Maharashtra government has developed a website-based migration tracking system (MTS) application to map the movement of vulnerable seasonal migrant workers through individual unique identity numbers. What is MTS Project? The MTS project is envisaged to maintain the continuity of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) like nutrition… Continue reading Maharashtra develops Migration Tracking System (MTS)

[Burning Issue] India-Sri Lanka Relations

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is aggravating rapidly, putting citizens through enormous hardship. Reasons for the Crisis The first wave of the pandemic in 2020 offered early and sure signs of distress. In-migration: Thousands of Sri Lankan laborers in West Asian countries were… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-Sri Lanka Relations

Hate speech

Context Hate speech is at the root of many forms of violence that are being perpetrated and has become one of the biggest challenges to the rule of law and to our democratic conscience. Consequences of hate speech Electoral mobilisation along the communal line: One of the most visible consequences of hate speech is increased… Continue reading Hate speech

Russia warns against NATO enlargement

One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies warned NATO that if Sweden and Finland joined the US-led military alliance then Russia would have to bolster its defences in the region, including by deploying nuclear weapons. Why in news? Finland, which shares a 1,300-km border with Russia, and Sweden are considering joining the NATO alliance.… Continue reading Russia warns against NATO enlargement

What is the ‘Long Period Average’, IMD’s benchmark for monsoon prediction?

India is likely to receive a normal monsoon for the fourth consecutive year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its first Long Range Forecast (LRF) for this year. What is Long Period Average (LPA)? The IMD predicts a “normal”, “below normal”, or “above normal” monsoon in relation to a benchmark “long period average” (LPA).… Continue reading What is the ‘Long Period Average’, IMD’s benchmark for monsoon prediction?

[pib] SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program in additional 126 cities across 14 States/ UTs. About PM SVANidhi Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi Scheme is aimed at benefiting over 50 lakh vendors who had their businesses operational on or before March 24 2020. It is… Continue reading [pib] SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program

Nod to extend Gram Swaraj Scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a proposal to continue the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), a scheme for improving the governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj institutions, till 2025-26. What is RGSA? The RGSA, a centrally sponsored scheme, was first approved by the Union Cabinet in 2018 for implementation from 2018-19 to 2021-22.… Continue reading Nod to extend Gram Swaraj Scheme

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