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Sixth Schedule areas of Assam

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the Lok Sabha that presently, there is no proposal to implement the Panchayat system in the Sixth Schedule areas of Assam. Try this question from CSP 2015: Q.The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to- (a) protect… Continue reading Sixth Schedule areas of Assam

Inter-state Tiger Relocation Project

Sundari — a tigress shifted as part of India’s first inter-state translocation project in 2018 from Madhya Pradesh to Odisha has returned home. What is the news? The five-year-old tigress Sundari spent 28 months in captivity in Satkosia Tiger Reserve, Odisha. The two states lingered on the process for her relocation despite the National Tiger… Continue reading Inter-state Tiger Relocation Project

Traffic jam in the Suez Canal

A massive cargo ship has turned sideways in Egypt’s Suez Canal, blocking traffic in a crucial East-West waterway for global shipping. Try this PYQ: Q.Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. Opening a new canal… Continue reading Traffic jam in the Suez Canal

Applying the policy of self-reliance to health, infrastructure and green technologies

The article highlights how Atmanirbhar Bharat policies can play important role in India’s post-pandemic recovery. Decline of trade-led catch-up growth The Asian Development Bank identifies India as an outlier, with the country’s GDP growth likely to range between eight and 10 per cent — as against 7.7 per cent for China and seven per cent… Continue reading Applying the policy of self-reliance to health, infrastructure and green technologies

Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP)

In the presence of PM and Jal Shakti Minister, the CMs of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have signed an agreement to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project (KBLP). Must read: Interlinking of rivers: Significance & Challenges What is the Ken Betwa Link Project? The Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project under the National… Continue reading Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP)

Gandhi Peace Prize

The Culture Ministry has announced that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the late Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, would be awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2020 and 2019 respectively. Note the features of the award such as prize, the composition of jury etc. Gandhi Peace Prize The International Gandhi Peace Prize, named… Continue reading Gandhi Peace Prize

Factors driving FDI in India

The article explains the four factors that explain the FDI inflows in India. India’s economic decade Almost every major global company is either contemplating or operating on the assumption that India is a key part of their growth story. Google, Facebook, Walmart, Samsung, Foxconn, and Silver Lake have been just a handful of the firms… Continue reading Factors driving FDI in India

Who was Lachit Borphukan?

The Prime Minister (in an election campaign) has called 17th-century Ahom General Lachit Borphukan a symbol of India’s “atmanirbhar” military might. Try this PYQ: Q.What was the immediate cause for Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade and fight the Third Battle of Panipat: (a) He wanted to avenge the expulsion by Marathas of his viceroy Timur… Continue reading Who was Lachit Borphukan?

Jaapi, Xorai and Gamosa in Assam

As the polling date draws closer, decorative jaapis (field hats), hand-woven gamosas and bell-metal xorais are making frequent appearances in Assam. Primarily used to felicitate important people and guests, these important symbols of Assamese identity and culture are abundantly seen in political campaigns across the state. Jaapi The jaapi is a conical hat made of… Continue reading Jaapi, Xorai and Gamosa in Assam

Agri Ministry questions Global Hunger reports’ methodology

Union Minister of State for Agriculture has questioned the methodology and data accuracy of the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report, which has placed India at 94th (out of 107 countries) rank in 2020. About GHI GHI is a peer-reviewed annual report, jointly published by Concern Worldwide, an Ireland-based humanitarian group, and Welthungerhilfe, a Germany-based NGO.… Continue reading Agri Ministry questions Global Hunger reports’ methodology

New Vehicle Scrappage Policy

Auto majors have welcomed the new vehicle scrappage policy rolled out by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, saying it would encourage people to replace old vehicles while boosting the sector. Under the policy, those choosing to voluntarily scrap their old vehicles will get financial incentives from the government and the automaker. Vehicle Scrappage… Continue reading New Vehicle Scrappage Policy

[pib] US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) Initiative

The US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) Initiative was recently launched. USIAI Initiative This initiative focuses on AI cooperation in critical areas that are priorities for both countries. It has been launched by the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF). The IUSSTF is a bilateral organisation funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), the… Continue reading [pib] US India Artificial Intelligence (USIAI) Initiative

Induction of INS Dhruv

India Navy is set to commission INS Dhruv to track satellites, strategic missiles and map the Indian Ocean bed later this year. INS Dhruv is no ordinary vessel for the Indian Navy. Read its stealth capabilities and utilities. INS Dhruv INS Dhruv has been developed with the help of the DRDO and Indian Navy with… Continue reading Induction of INS Dhruv

[pib] Coalition for Disaster resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

The Prime Minister has recently addressed the third edition of the annual conference of the Coalition for Disaster resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). What is CDRI? The CDRI is an international coalition of countries, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions that aim to promote disaster-resilient infrastructure. Its objective is to promote research… Continue reading [pib] Coalition for Disaster resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

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