[pib] Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

The Union govt. has decided to extend the benefit of the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) to all export goods with effect from 1st January 2021. Try this PYQ: Q.Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years? (CSP… Continue reading

Give adequate time for investigation

Andhra Pradesh’s Disha Bill of 2019 seeks to reduce the time period for investigation of some crimes to seven days. Such a move could have several consequences. The article deals with that issue. State governments reducing the period of investigation The proposed Maharashtra Shakti Act of 2020 will have a provision to complete the investigation… Continue reading

Why Geo-engineering is still a dangerous, techno-utopian dream?

Geoengineering has steadily shifted over the last few decades from the margins towards the mainstream of climate action discourse. Q.What do you mean by Geoengineering? What are its practical applications? Also, discuss its limitations. (250W) What is Geoengineering? Climate engineering aka geoengineering is the deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system, usually with… Continue reading

Burden of Anaemia in India

Indian women and children are overwhelmingly anaemic, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2019-20 released this month, and the condition is the most prevalent in the Himalayan cold desert. Anaemia is the condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or a quantity of haemoglobin. How widespread is it in India?… Continue reading

Electoral Bond Scheme

A recent order passed by CIC in an appeal against the State Bank of India (SBI) has once again highlighted the issues with the Electoral Bond Scheme. The article deals with this issue. Issues with the scheme The scheme creates banking instruments for a donation of funds to political parties facilitated by the SBI. It… Continue reading

What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)?

Prime Minister has inaugurated a 351-km section between Khurja and Bhaupur in Uttar Pradesh for commercial operations of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). There is another concept named Dedicated Passenger Corridors (DPCs). Can you guess the idea behind? Background of DFCs The concept of Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) was mooted in 2006 to generate substantial… Continue reading

Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI)

Union Health Minister has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as a member of the GAVI Board. Q.The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the limitations of global cooperation. Critically analyse. GAVI GAVI is a public-private global health partnership with the goal of increasing access to immunization in poor countries. GAVI has… Continue reading

‘Digital Ocean’: the Digital Platform for Ocean Data Management

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has inaugurated the web-based application “Digital Ocean” developed by INCOIS. Digital Ocean Digital Ocean is a first of its kind digital platform for Ocean Data Management. The platform will be promoted as a platform for capacity building on Ocean Data Management for all Indian Ocean Rim countries. It would help… Continue reading

Places in news: Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee, well-known in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic lore, has swelled up due to recent rains, according to reports in the Israeli media. Do you know? The Sea of Galilee Lake Tiberias, Kinneret or Kinnereth is a freshwater lake in Israel. It is the lowest freshwater lake on Earth and the second-lowest lake… Continue reading

[pib] TiHAN: India’s first Testbed for Autonomous Navigation Systems

Union Minister of Education laid the foundation stone of ‘TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad’, India’s first Testbed for Autonomous Navigation Systems (Terrestrial and Aerial). Must read: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/regulations-for-flying-of-drones/ TiHAN TiHAN is an acronym for Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation and Data Acquisition Systems (UAVs, RoVs, etc.). It is a multi-departmental initiative, including researchers from Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical… Continue reading

[pib] Action Agenda for an AtmaNirbhar Bharat (AAAN)

The Health Ministry has released the report Action Agenda for an AtmaNirbhar Bharat (AAAN) prepared by Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC). Q.‘Doubling Farmer’s Income’ and ‘USD 5 trillion economy’ seems more like slogans today in wake of COVID pandemic. Comment on the statement with keeping in view the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan of the… Continue reading

Exploiting 5G strategically

The article examines the threat posed by the Chinese 5G technology to the world and India. Implications of Chinese 5G technology for Nepal The launch of 5G in Nepal would mean that Nepal’s business interests could pass into Chinese control. Real-time information on weather, routes, map, etc could be based on Chinese 5G, thus making… Continue reading

What are Zero Coupon Bonds?

The government has used financial innovation to recapitalize a bank by issuing the lender Rs 5,500-crore worth of non-interest bearing bonds called Zero-Coupon Bonds. Try this PYQ: Q.Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?… Continue reading

[pib] International Blue Flag hoisted at 8 beaches across the Country

The Environment Minister has virtually hoisted the international blue flags in 8 beaches across the country. Try this PYQ: Q. At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the seawater recedes from the shoreline a few kilometers and comes back to the… Continue reading

The possibility of a two-front war

The possibility of a two-front war has been debated for long in the Indian security establishment. However, the Galwan valley incident has added an urgency to that possibility. Two front situation In the Indian military’s thinking, while China was the more powerful, the chance of a conventional conflict breaking out was low. The Chinese… Continue reading

Who was freedom fighter Udham Singh?

December 26 was the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Udham Singh, who is known for avenging the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. Try this PYQ: Q.The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a – (a) Revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco. (b) Nationalist organization operating from Singapore (c) Militant organization with headquarters at Berlin (d)… Continue reading

[pib] PM-JAY SEHAT

The Prime Minister has launched Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT to extend coverage to all residents of Jammu & Kashmir. Q.Discuss various challenges in ensuring Universal Healthcare in India. (150W) PM-JAY SEHAT The full form of SEHAT is social, endeavor for health, and telemedicine. Under this scheme, the SEHAT card will be distributed to all the… Continue reading

How dangerous is Ammonia?

Two persons died and several took ill in a major ammonia gas leakage at a fertilizers unit at Prayagraj. Try this PYQ: Q. With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements: At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government. Ammonia, which is an input… Continue reading

Places in news: Rahim’s Tomb

This newscard is an excerpt from the original article published in The Hindu. Try this PYQ: Q.With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct? (a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar. (b) Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses. (c) Tansen composed songs on… Continue reading

Governance reforms in central universities

Central Universities need reforms in their Governing Councils to make them realise their potential. Central Universities in the need of reforms There are 55 central universities. These are endowed with prime land, extensive funding from the central government and there is a long line of students waiting to get in. However, they are in turmoil.… Continue reading

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