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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)

State budgets belies the hopes of public-spending-led recovery

The article highlights the trends emerging from the State budgets which dashes the hopes of public-spending led economic recovery. State-level budget trends Over the past few weeks, several state governments have presented their budgets for the financial year 2021-22. The states, put together, account for a larger share of general government spending than the Centre.… Continue reading State budgets belies the hopes of public-spending-led recovery

Responsible and ethical AI

The article highlights the challenges and opportunities offered by the Artificial Intelligence and suggests the ways to deal with them. AI as a part of our life AI is embedded in the recommendations we get on our favourite streaming or shopping site; in GPS mapping technology; in the predictive text that completes our sentences when… Continue reading Responsible and ethical AI

Rajya Sabha passes MTP Bill, 2020

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 that increases the time period within which an abortion may be carried out. What are the differing opinions with regards to the Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Bill, 2020? Discuss. MTP Bill, 2020 The MTP Bill was passed in Lok Sabha in… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes MTP Bill, 2020

World Air Quality Report, 2020

Delhi remained the most polluted capital city in the world but India, on the whole, had improved its average annual PM 2.5 (particulate matter) levels higher in 2020 than in 2019, according to a report from World Air Quality Report Air. Try this question from CS Mains 2015: Q.Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three… Continue reading World Air Quality Report, 2020

Orunudoi Scheme

Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the Orunudoi scheme, with women as its primary target group, is the most popular. There can be confusion from the name of the scheme. Orunudoi Scheme Through Orunodoi — announced in the 2020-21 Budget — monthly assistance of Rs 830 is transferred to women members of marginalised families of… Continue reading Orunudoi Scheme

ACT-Accelerator Coalition

ACT-Accelerator, a global coalition formed in April 2020 to fight the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is facing a severe fund crunch to meet its goals for 2020-21. ACT-Accelerator The Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT Accelerator) is a G20 initiative announced on 24 April 2020. A call to action was published simultaneously by the World… Continue reading ACT-Accelerator Coalition

[pib] Mission Sagar-IV

As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa has arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice. Mission SAGAR, unlike other missions, can create confusion with the name and its purpose. It is not a military exercise. Make note of such special cases. UPSC can ask such questions as one-liner… Continue reading [pib] Mission Sagar-IV

Places in news: Baralacha Pass

For the first time ever, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started work on reopening the crucial Baralacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh much before schedule to restore connectivity to Leh in Ladakh. Note all the Himalayan passes from their N-S sequences. Baralacha Pass Bara-lacha la also known as Bara-lacha Pass is a high mountain pass… Continue reading Places in news: Baralacha Pass

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