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[Sansad TV] Perspective: Contribution of Indian Diaspora

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context To mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community in the development of India, the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on 9th January every year. Indian Diaspora: A backgrounder Indian Diaspora is a generic term used for addressing people who have… Continue reading [Sansad TV] Perspective: Contribution of Indian Diaspora

Undersea Volcanic Eruption in Hunga Islands, Tonga

A distant undersea volcano has erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga sending large tsunami waves reaching the shore. Hunga Volcano The Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano has erupted regularly over the past few decades. It consists of two small uninhabited islands, Hunga-Ha’apai and Hunga-Tonga, poking about 100m above sea level 65km north of Tonga’s… Continue reading Undersea Volcanic Eruption in Hunga Islands, Tonga

National Education Alliance for Technology (NEAT) Scheme

NEAT, first-of-its-kind government scheme, set in motion over two years ago, has finally taken shape, bringing courses offered by a group of edtech platforms within the reach of college and university students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. NEAT Scheme The National Education Alliance for Technology (NEAT) is implemented by the All India Council for Technical Education… Continue reading National Education Alliance for Technology (NEAT) Scheme

How women cadets benefit the army

Context Last year, the Supreme Court threw open the hallowed portals of the National Defence Academy for women. Something to truly celebrate on January 15, Army Day, this year. Background The first batch of women officers was inducted into the Indian Army in non-medical roles via the Short Service Commission in 1992. Since 2008, women… Continue reading How women cadets benefit the army

[Burning Issue] India-Pakistan Relations

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) approved the country’s first-ever National Security Policy (NSP) – which is designed to be a “Comprehensive National Security Framework” and covers a five-year period from 2022-26. Pakistan’s (official) policy now leaves the door open for trade with… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-Pakistan Relations

[Yojana Archive] Capacity Building of PSUs

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context Training and capacity building in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) is an area that is gaining importance, particularly due to rapid advancements in technology and other operational methodologies. To meet the training needs in the current dynamic scenario, it is imperative that… Continue reading [Yojana Archive] Capacity Building of PSUs

A new form of socialism powered by cooperative economic enterprises is required

Context Inequalities of wealth have increased around the world and India is becoming one of the world’s most unequal countries. Role of globalisation and privatisation in increasing economic distress Economic despair is feeding the rise of authoritarianism, nationalism, and identity politics. Role of Globalisation: Opening national borders to free trade became an ideology in economics… Continue reading A new form of socialism powered by cooperative economic enterprises is required

Dravidian Model of Development

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is pushing for a ‘Dravidian Model’ where economic development is inclusive. What is the Dravidian Model? The goal is equal economic development that will be in tune with social justice. It has taken root since the days of the Justice Party government [in pre-Independent India]. TN polity has divided… Continue reading Dravidian Model of Development

[pib] Harvest Festivals in India

The President has greeted the people of India on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Pongal festivals. Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti or Uttarayan or Maghi or simply Sankranti is considered as the transition day of Sun into the Capricorn. Now the sun moves northwards in the Hindu calendar. Dedicated to the deity Surya, many native… Continue reading [pib] Harvest Festivals in India

[Sansad TV] Perspective: Innovation in Education

UPSC 2022 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Context The buzzword across the globe for the 21st century is Innovation which is considered to be the primary driver of progress. Incentivising innovation and intellectual property creation is important for India’s future growth prospects. Making all these considerations, the Ministry of… Continue reading [Sansad TV] Perspective: Innovation in Education

Govt releases revised guidelines for Universal Accessibility

From the design plan to the implementation, various aspects of the built environment have been covered under the new guidelines for universal accessibility recently drafted by the Centre. What is Universal Accessibility? Universal Accessibility can be defined as the conditions for easy access. It would allow any individual (even those whose mobility, communicative ability, or… Continue reading Govt releases revised guidelines for Universal Accessibility

Mullaperiyar Dam Issue

The Supreme Court has told Tamil Nadu and Kerala that it was not there to “administer the dam” when a supervisory committee was already in place to examine the issue of safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam and the management of its water level. Do you know? The Mullaperiyar dam is located in Kerala on the… Continue reading Mullaperiyar Dam Issue

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