How to treat data as public good
This is the age of Big data. Even after anonymising it, we gain useful information using analytical tools. So, given… Continue reading How to treat data as public good
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Centralisation in decision making in education
The article tracks the evolution of the India education system after Independence. While the decentralisation and active encouragement underscores the… Continue reading Centralisation in decision making in education
Trending in news: 5G Technology
One of India’s business tycoon recently announced that his company’s telecom venture has designed and developed from scratch, a complete… Continue reading Trending in news: 5G Technology
Supreme Court to examine Kerala Act on animal, bird sacrifices
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Kerala Animals and Birds Sacrifices Prohibition Act of… Continue reading Supreme Court to examine Kerala Act on animal, bird sacrifices
How the US’ Trinity Test led to the dawn of the atomic age?
On this day, exactly 75 years ago, US scientists tested ‘Gadget’— the world’s first atomic bomb — in what was… Continue reading How the US’ Trinity Test led to the dawn of the atomic age?
[pib] NISHTHA Programme
The first on-line NISHTHA programme for 1200 Key Resources Persons in Andhra Pradesh was launched by Union HRD Ministry. There… Continue reading [pib] NISHTHA Programme
What is Non-Personal Data?
A government committee headed by Infosys co-founder has suggested that non-personal data generated in the country be allowed to be… Continue reading What is Non-Personal Data?
Lancet’s analysis of population trends for 2017-2100
When this century ends, India may no longer be a country of a billion, says a projection that appears in… Continue reading Lancet’s analysis of population trends for 2017-2100
No medical examination for Trans Persons
After facing flak from the transgender community, the Centre has done away with the requirement of a medical examination for… Continue reading No medical examination for Trans Persons
Hope: UAE’s first mission to Mars
The launch of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) first mission to Mars has been delayed by two days due to… Continue reading Hope: UAE’s first mission to Mars
Mapping: Melghat Tiger Reserve
Maharashtra CM has sought alternative routes for the proposed broad gauge conversion of a railway line passing through the Melghat… Continue reading Mapping: Melghat Tiger Reserve
Azad Pattan Hydel Project
Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for the 700 MW Azad Pattan hydel power project on the Jhelum River… Continue reading Azad Pattan Hydel Project
[pib] PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
Union HRD Ministry has released PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education through online medium. Practice question for mains: Q.Discuss the impact… Continue reading [pib] PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
[pib] India’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) of SDGs
The NITI Aayog has recently presented India’s second Voluntary National Review at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable… Continue reading [pib] India’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) of SDGs
India’s Military Ties with Nepal
Soldiers from Nepal form a significant part of the Indian Army’s legendary Gurkha regiment. Here is a brief explainer on… Continue reading India’s Military Ties with Nepal
Google for India Digitization Fund (GIDF)
Technology giant Google will invest $10 billion (₹75,000 crores) in India as part of the ‘Google for India Digitization Fund… Continue reading Google for India Digitization Fund (GIDF)
Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA)
Pakistan has allowed Afghanistan to send goods to India using the Wagah border. The decision is a part of Islamabad’s… Continue reading Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA)
Breaking the politicians-criminals-bureaucrats nexus
The root cause of impunity with which police perpetrated crimes lies in the in a nexus. The nexus between politicians,… Continue reading Breaking the politicians-criminals-bureaucrats nexus
Chabahar Rail Project
The Iranian government has decided to proceed with the construction of Chabahar Rail Project on its own, citing delays from… Continue reading Chabahar Rail Project
Dehing Patkai WLS to be upgraded into National Park
The Assam government has decided to upgrade Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a National Park. Try this question from CSP… Continue reading Dehing Patkai WLS to be upgraded into National Park
