CYCLONES in India

Context Recently Cyclone Tauktae and Cyclone Yaas wreaked havoc in several states of India with the credit for the cyclogenesis can be given to exceptionally warmer Indian seas this year, making atmospheric and ocean conditions favourable for frequent formation of cyclones and their rapid intensification. Introduction Cyclones are rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure… Continue reading

Explained: India’s GDP fall, in perspective

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 7.3% in 2020-21. Tap to read more about: National Income Determination, GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, Personal Income GDP contraction There are two ways to view this contraction: One is to look at this as an outlier — after all, India, like most other countries, is facing a once-in-a-century… Continue reading

WB Bureaucrat Transfer Issue

West Bengal CM has announced that the outgoing Chief Secretary would be appointed Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister. Story so far A senior IAS officer has been the subject of a tussle between the Centre and the state government over the last few days. He was due to begin an extension of three months… Continue reading

China to allow couples for third child

China will for the first time allow couples to have a third child in a further relaxation of family planning rules five years after a “two-child policy” largely failed to boost birth rates. Do you think that the One-Child Policy would be effective for population control in India? What was the One-Child Policy? China embarked… Continue reading

[pib] Research Design & Standards Organization

RDSO (Research Design & Standards Organization) of Indian Railways has become the FIRST Institution to be declared SDO under the “One Nation One Standard ” mission of BIS ( Bureau of Indian Standards). About RDSO Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO), Lucknow, \ is the sole R&D Wing of the Ministry of Railways. It is… Continue reading

Resource crunch in states after Covid second wave

The article gives the overview of the impact of second Covid wave on the fiscal health of the States. Impact of first Covid wave on fiscal health of states The analysis of the fiscal data for all states with the exception of Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya and Sikkim reveal a grim picture. The aggregate revenue deficit… Continue reading

Cryptocurrency & India

The article highlights the need for coherent cryptocurrency policy and avoid missing the benefits offered by the technology. Growing dominance of cryptocurrencies Created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency. It is a fully decentralised, peer-to-peer electronic cash system that didn’t need the purview of any third-party financial institution. The Bitcoin,… Continue reading

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

West African leaders were due to meet in Ghana to discuss a response to Mali’s second coup in nine months. Since 1960, when Mali gained independence from France, there have been five coups — and only one peaceful transition from one democratically elected president to another. But on Monday, soldiers detained transitional President Bah Ndaw… Continue reading

Statehood Day of Goa

On 18 December 1961, the Indian government took military action against the Portuguese rule in Goa culminating in the liberation of Goa and its merger with the Indian Union. About Goa Goa is located on the southwestern coast of India within the region known as the Konkan, and geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by… Continue reading

Different types of fungus due to Covid

Context As India is still reeling under the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Black, White and Yellow Fungus infections have brought along unending woes, pressuring the already stressed healthcare system. These fungal infections have been attributed to COVID-19 and led to prolonged morbidity and mortality in COVID-19 patients Black Fungus What is black fungus (Mucormycosis)? Mucormycosis, previously known as zygomycosis… Continue reading

Data is an essential weapon against Covid

The article highlights how data played an important role in decision-making in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Importance of data in decision making The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted globally how important data is to governments in decision-making. Epidemiological data is of paramount significance for targeting and implementing control measures for public health in a timely manner Such… Continue reading

Mid Day Meal Scheme

The Centre has decided to give about ₹100 each to children studying in Class 1 to Class 8 in government schools, who are beneficiaries of the Mid Day Meal scheme. Mid Day Meal Scheme The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme in India designed to better the nutritional standing of school-age children nationwide.… Continue reading

Why are edible oils getting costlier?

Edible oil prices have risen sharply in recent months. How much have edible oil prices rising? The prices of six edible oils — groundnut oil, mustard oil, vanaspati, soya oil, sunflower oil, and palm oil — have risen between 20% and 56% at all-India levels in the last year. The prices of soya oil and… Continue reading

What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)?

The ongoing World Health Assembly has declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day’. Neglected Tropical Diseases NTDs are a group of infections that are most common among marginalized communities in the developing regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They are caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa,… Continue reading

New regulations for Lakshadweep

A series of regulations proposed by the Lakshadweep administrator has caused widespread resentment and fear among its residents. What are the new regulations? [1] Cow slaughter & beef An order from the Administration seeks to ban the slaughter of cow, calf, bull, and buffalo without a certificate from a competent authority. It prohibits the sale,… Continue reading

[pib] National AI Portal INDIAai

The ‘National AI Portal (https://indiaai.gov.in)’, celebrated its first anniversary on May 28, 2021. National AI Portal INDIAai is the National AI Portal of India – a central hub for everything AI in India and beyond. A joint initiative of MeitY, NeGD and NASSCOM, the website aims to be the trusted content powerhouse in the backdrop… Continue reading

Currency swap between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Bangladesh’s central bank has approved a $200 million currency swap facility to Sri Lanka. Practice question for mains: Q. What are Currency Swaps? Discuss the efficacy of Currency Swap Agreements for liberalizing bilateral trade. What is a Currency Swap? In this context, a currency swap is effectively a loan that Bangladesh will give to Sri… Continue reading

IBF to cover Streaming Platforms

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), the apex body of broadcasters, is expanding its purview to cover digital streaming platforms and will be renamed the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF). Why such a move? The move would bring broadcasters and OTT (over-the-top) platforms, which have seen a substantial jump in their viewership base after the… Continue reading

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