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Progression to electric vehicles: Challenges and opportunities for India

Article highlight India’s preparedness for the faster adoption of electric vehicles and steps taken by the government in this direction. Why electric mobility matters for India It is important for India because such vehicles are sustainable and profitable in the long term. Reducing dependence on crude oil will save the government money, reduce carbon emissions,… Continue reading Progression to electric vehicles: Challenges and opportunities for India

National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA)

The detailed project report for a National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA) has been drawn out and finalised. Q.Discuss various applications of quantum technology for strategic and economic development. Story so far In last year’s budget session, it was proposed that ₹8,000 crores be set aside to develop quantum science and technology. The… Continue reading National Mission on Quantum Technology and Applications (NM-QTA)

Mukundpura CM2

An asteroid which made its landfall in Mukundpura village near Jaipur has been named after the same village and is under the study of Geological Survey of India, Kolkata. Try this question from CSP 2014: Q.What is a coma, in the content of astronomy? (a) Bright half of material on the comet (b) Long tail… Continue reading Mukundpura CM2

Improving the diet of low income households to address malnutrition

The article suggests the ways to deal with the menace of malnutrition in the country. Findings of the first phase of NFHS-5 Recently, the first phase of the NFHS-5 survey was published. The deteriorating nutrition and anaemia indicators, especially among children is a cause for concern. More deterioration in nutrition indicators following the COVID-19 pandemic… Continue reading Improving the diet of low income households to address malnutrition

Salary to women for domestic work

Recently, a political party promised salaries to housewives as a part of its electoral campaign in Tamil Nadu. This led to the debate on the issue. The article deals with the issue. Salary for housework: Historical background Demand for wages against housework was first raised at the third National Women’s Liberation conference in Manchester, England.… Continue reading Salary to women for domestic work

Payment banks

The article highlights the important role Payment Banks could play in furthering the financial inclusion in India. Financial inclusion and challenges Interventions, especially the JAM trinity—Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhaar and Mobile phones—have accelerated digital and financial inclusion in India. Four of every five Indian adults have a registered bank account. Financial inclusion is not only… Continue reading Payment banks

World Food Price Index

World food prices rose for a seventh consecutive month in December 2020, with all the major categories, barring sugar, said the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO). Try this PYQ: Q.Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’? (CSP 2019) (a) Maintenance of law… Continue reading World Food Price Index

Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2021

The two-day Asian Waterbird Census-2020 was recently held in Andhra Pradesh. Anyone can participate! By using eBird and filling an additional site form, one can take part in this multi-country effort to document the state of our wetlands and waterbirds.  To take part one simply visits a wetland and count the birds he/she see there.… Continue reading Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2021

Issues with Harsher Punitive measures for the sexual violence

Harsher punishment for sexual violence Recently, the Maharashtra cabinet approved the Shakti Bill, enlarging the scope of harsher and mandatory sentences — including the death penalty — for non-homicidal rape. The Shakti Bill comes amid the recent legislative trend to invoke the death penalty for sexual offences. In 2020, the Andhra Pradesh government passed the… Continue reading Issues with Harsher Punitive measures for the sexual violence

Personal Data Protection Bill 2019

The Personal Data Protection Bill (2019) has several provisions which could have implications for the privacy of an individual. The article examines such provisions and highlights the need for further debate on the Bill. Evolution of privacy as a fundamental right The Supreme Court in MP Sharma v. Satish Chandra (1954) and Kharak Singh v.… Continue reading Personal Data Protection Bill 2019

Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020

The Department of Science and Technology has published the draft National Science Technology and Innovation Policy and has invited suggestions from the public. Q.The STIP, 2020 contains radical and progressive proposals that could be game-changers for not just the scientific research community, but also for the way ordinary Indians interact with Science. Discuss. STIP, 2020… Continue reading Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have agreed on to resume negotiations to resolve their decade-long complex dispute over the Grand Renaissance Dam hydropower project in the Horn of Africa. Note: You never know when UPSC might switch map based questions away from the Middle East and SE Asia. Considering this news, the UPSC may ask a… Continue reading Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

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