Obesity in India
Adults in urban India consume much more fat than those in rural areas, found the latest survey by the Indian… Continue reading Obesity in India
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Explained: Farm Acts and federalism
The President has finally given assent to the controversial farm Bills passed by Parliament last week. Amid protests by farmers’… Continue reading Explained: Farm Acts and federalism
What are the ESG funds?
ESG funds are witnessing a growing interest in the Indian mutual fund industry these days. Try this PYQ: Sustainable development… Continue reading What are the ESG funds?
Dealing with the problems of medical education
The article discusses the issues with medical education in India and how it affects the principle of equality. Role of… Continue reading Dealing with the problems of medical education
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
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
