Growth compulsion, fiscal arithmetic
The government faces the challenge of high fiscal deficit and declining revenue. This article discusses the challenge and suggests the… Continue reading Growth compulsion, fiscal arithmetic
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Where are the funds collected through cess parked?
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, in its latest audit report of government accounts, has observed that the… Continue reading Where are the funds collected through cess parked?
Gilgit-Baltistan: The land of peaks, streams and disputes
Seven decades after it took control of the region, Pakistan is moving to grant full statehood to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), which… Continue reading Gilgit-Baltistan: The land of peaks, streams and disputes
Eden Gardens: India’s oldest cricketing ground
This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in TH. UPSC may ask a question like this: Q.… Continue reading Eden Gardens: India’s oldest cricketing ground
Case for principles of sound public policy
Context Due to extreme uncertainty, several adventurous prescriptions have been put forth. Following are 4 unconventional measures and issues with… Continue reading Case for principles of sound public policy
World Bank’s Human Capital Index 2020
India has been ranked at the 116th position in the latest edition of the World Bank’s annual Human Capital Index… Continue reading World Bank’s Human Capital Index 2020
National Medical Commission
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has replaced the Medical Council of India (BoG-MCI), as per information released by the Health… Continue reading National Medical Commission
[pib] JIMEX 20
The 4th edition of India – Japan Maritime bilateral exercise JIMEX will be held in the North Arabian Sea from… Continue reading [pib] JIMEX 20
[pib] Who was Pritilata Waddedar?
The government of Bangladesh is financing a film on the life of revolutionary freedom fighter Pritilata Waddedar. Try this PYQ:… Continue reading [pib] Who was Pritilata Waddedar?
What are Lok Adalats?
A daily wager in Odisha has moved the Lok Adalat against PM after he allegedly failed to get an Aadhaar… Continue reading What are Lok Adalats?
What is a Yo-Yo Test?
In his interaction with fitness experts and influencers the PM asked about the yo-yo test, that is a vital part… Continue reading What is a Yo-Yo Test?
Weighing in on the efficacy of female leadership
The article analyses the issue of women representation and leadership. Role of female leaders in pandemic Germany, Taiwan and New… Continue reading Weighing in on the efficacy of female leadership
Upholding transparency in governance
The article discusses the issue of growing lack of transparency in the functioning of government. Issues with Transparent Governance in… Continue reading Upholding transparency in governance
What are Abraham Accords?
The White House has marked the formal normalization of Israel’s ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom… Continue reading What are Abraham Accords?
Uniting South Asian region to combat Covid
The article analyses how South Asia is dealing with the pandemic and the need for coordinated action by the countries… Continue reading Uniting South Asian region to combat Covid
Issues with E-learning in India
Pandemic has forced learning to the online mode. But there are several concerns with the online leaning. The article discusses… Continue reading Issues with E-learning in India
What is Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)?
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has come up with its Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) issue. Try this PYQ:… Continue reading What is Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)?
[pib] ABHYAS Air Vehicle
Successful flight test of ABHYAS – High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was today conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation… Continue reading [pib] ABHYAS Air Vehicle
[pib] Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) Scheme
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has provided information about the progress of MANF Scheme in the Parliament. Note: As the… Continue reading [pib] Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) Scheme
[pib] YuWaah Platform
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) are set to establish YuWaah, Generation Unlimited (GenU),… Continue reading [pib] YuWaah Platform
