Economic crisis without culprit
Contradictions in the present crisis India registered negative economic growth in 1972-73, 1965-66 and 1957-58. All these were drought years.… Continue reading Economic crisis without culprit
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Debate: Minimum age of marriage for women
PM in his I-Day speech has announced that the central government has set up a committee to reconsider the minimum… Continue reading Debate: Minimum age of marriage for women
Expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
In his I-Day speech, PM spoke about the expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in coastal and border districts… Continue reading Expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)
What is the National Health ID System?
In his address to the nation on Independence Day, the PM has launched the National Digital Health Mission which rolls… Continue reading What is the National Health ID System?
RBI’s Positive Pay system
The new ‘Positive Pay’ mechanism was recently introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Try this PYQ: With reference… Continue reading RBI’s Positive Pay system
In news: Mauritius Oil Spill
A Japanese ship recently struck a coral reef resulting in an oil spill of over 1,000 tonnes into the Indian… Continue reading In news: Mauritius Oil Spill
[pib] Sarabhai Crater
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has named a crater captured by Chandrayaan 2 Orbiter after Vikram Sarabhai. Try this… Continue reading [pib] Sarabhai Crater
Census 2021 and the long-pending reforms
In all likelihood, the February 2021 Census will have to be rescheduled to ensure comparability with earlier censuses. This will… Continue reading Census 2021 and the long-pending reforms
UAE, Israel reach agreement to establish diplomatic ties
The United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a deal to halt… Continue reading UAE, Israel reach agreement to establish diplomatic ties
Story of our National Flag
The final design of the Indian National Flag, hoisted by PM Nehru on August 16, 1947, at Red Fort, had… Continue reading Story of our National Flag
One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) Initiative
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has put calls for proposals to the One Sun, One World,… Continue reading One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG) Initiative
Species in news: Great Indian Hornbill
A study based on satellite data has flagged a high rate of deforestation in a major hornbill habitat in Arunachal… Continue reading Species in news: Great Indian Hornbill
Perseids Meteor Shower
The Perseids meteor shower is going to be active from August 17-26. Try this question from CSP 2014: Q.What is… Continue reading Perseids Meteor Shower
Making sense of population growth of India
The article analyses and explains the declining trend in India’s total fertility rate. The aspirational revolution in the parents explains… Continue reading Making sense of population growth of India
Clause 6 of the Assam Accord
In February, a government-appointed committee had submitted its recommendations for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, a key… Continue reading Clause 6 of the Assam Accord
Hindu Women’s Inheritance Rights
The Supreme Court has expanded a Hindu woman’s right to be a joint legal heir and inherit ancestral property on… Continue reading Hindu Women’s Inheritance Rights
[pib] Krishi Megh: A Cloud-based Data Recovery Centre
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has launched the Krishi Megh Data Recovery Centre. Do not get confused with… Continue reading [pib] Krishi Megh: A Cloud-based Data Recovery Centre
In news: Loya Jirga
The Afghan Loya Jirga approves release of 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban prisoners. The term seems peculiar. We may expect a prelim… Continue reading In news: Loya Jirga
Making up for shortfalls in GST collection
The article deals with the issue of shortfall in the GST compensation cess and the challenge Central government faces to… Continue reading Making up for shortfalls in GST collection
Increasing dependence on indirect taxes and issues with it
India, with a tax-GDP ratio of 10.9 per cent in 2019 needs an overhaul of its tax system. This article… Continue reading Increasing dependence on indirect taxes and issues with it
