Species in news: Asiatic Lion
Asiatic lions have now significantly risen in number at an estimated population of 674 in the Gir forest region of… Continue reading Species in news: Asiatic Lion
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Permafrost and the hazards of its Thawing
The principal reason that led to the recent 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic region power plant in Russia that… Continue reading Permafrost and the hazards of its Thawing
Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF)
The RBI has created a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) with an outlay of Rs. 500 Cr. Possible prelims question:… Continue reading Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF)
Taking care of finances of local governments
This article makes some suggestions to improve local finance and argues that the extant fiscal illusion is a great deterrent… Continue reading Taking care of finances of local governments
Shapes of Economic Recovery
Predicting recovery graphs, economists have added cool shapes for our information. The types of graphs mentioned here are the possible… Continue reading Shapes of Economic Recovery
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
The Ministry of Shipping has informed about the steps taken for prevention and control of pollution arising from ships in… Continue reading International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
Green colour band for BS-VI 4W vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued an order mandating a coloured strip to identify four-wheeled BSVI… Continue reading Green colour band for BS-VI 4W vehicles
[Burning Issue] Reorienting MGNREGA in times of COVID
Termed in a moment of hubris by present government as ‘“a living monument of UPA’s failures”, the government has… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Reorienting MGNREGA in times of COVID
Tax Avoidance: case study on Flipkart deal
Through this story, we will explore how investment fund companies exploit the tax agreements between the two countries. This story… Continue reading Tax Avoidance: case study on Flipkart deal
Explained: Gross Value Added (GVA) Method
The National Statistical Office (NSO) recently released its provisional estimates of national income for the financial year 2019-20. The release… Continue reading Explained: Gross Value Added (GVA) Method
Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC)
Senior lawmakers from eight democracies including the US have united to counter Communist China. They have launched the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance… Continue reading Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC)
Environment Performance Index 2020
India has secured 168 ranks in the 12th edition of the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI Index 2020). CSP 2019… Continue reading Environment Performance Index 2020
Aerosols Radiative Effects in the Himalayas
Indian researchers have found that the effect of anthropogenic aerosols is much higher over the high altitudes of western trans-Himalayas.… Continue reading Aerosols Radiative Effects in the Himalayas
“Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” Initiative
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has launched the “Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” initiative that will pioneer ways to… Continue reading “Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings” Initiative
‘Race to Zero’ campaign
The UN has launched the “Race to Zero” campaign ahead of delayed COP 26 Climate Talks. Possible question for prelims:… Continue reading ‘Race to Zero’ campaign
Nagar Van (Urban Forest) Scheme
On the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June), the union govt has announced the implementation of the Nagar Van… Continue reading Nagar Van (Urban Forest) Scheme
[Burning Issue] COVID-19 and its Impact on Agriculture
Farmers in India constantly battle against skewed monsoon and erratic rainfall, extreme natural events, interrupted supply chains and rising inflation.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] COVID-19 and its Impact on Agriculture
Defence reforms must ensure the alignment of its various domains
This article draws on the model used for accident investigation but in a reverse manner. For proper functioning of the… Continue reading Defence reforms must ensure the alignment of its various domains
What is the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)?
Security issue in the disputed South China Sea has helped convince the Philippines to delay quitting a key U.S. military… Continue reading What is the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)?
Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
India is prepared to expand the Malabar trilateral naval exercise involving India, the U.S. and Japan, to permanently include Australia.… Continue reading Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
