[pib] Cultural heritage of Hyderabad

Ministry of Tourism’s DekhoApnaDesh Webinar Series in its 50th session held a webinar on “Cultural heritage of Hyderabad”. Note various cultural sites mentioned in the newscard. The entire DekhoApnaDesh series is a potential hotspot for the coming Prelims. The story of Hyderabad City Hyderabad is popularly known as the “City of Pearls” and the “City… Continue reading

Dismantling INS Viraat

Decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat is set to be scrapped at a ship breaking yard at Alang in Gujarat soon. In rarest case we would see a question based on this in CSP. However, we can expect a question based on INS Viraat in the CAPF exam very well. INS Viraat Viraat, a Centaur class… Continue reading

ASTROSAT Satellite

ASTROSAT, India’s first multi-wavelength satellite observatory, has detected an extreme ultraviolet (UV) light from a galaxy which is 9.3 billion light-years away from Earth. Try out: Consider the following statements regarding the AstroSat: 1)AstroSat is India’s multi-wavelength space telescope. 2)ASTROSAT mission is that enables the simultaneous multi-wavelength observations of various astronomical objects with a… Continue reading

Reversing health sector neglect with a reform agenda

The article analyses the issues India could face in implementing the universal health coverage. Context Both India and the U.S. leads the Covid cases in the world and also lack effective universal health coverage (UHC). What explains the lack of UHC in both the countries The lack of UHC is due to multiple long-standing factors… Continue reading

Tribes in news: Bondas

The COVID-19 pandemic has reached the Bondas, a PVTGs community residing in the hill ranges of Malkangiri district in Odisha. Try this PYQ: Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for… Continue reading

[pib] National Food Security Act, 2013

The Department of Food &Public Distribution has issued directions to States/UTs to include all eligible disabled persons under the National Food Security (NFS) Act 2013. Try this question: Q.In the ongoing crisis, maintaining the level of food security has become one of the most essential needs. In light of the above statement, critically examine the… Continue reading

BIS’ draft standard for drinking water supply

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has prepared a draft standard for the supply system of piped drinking water. Try this question for mains: Q.Climate change, scarcity, population growth, demographic changes and urbanization pose challenges for water supply systems in India. Analyse. About the Draft Labelled ‘Drinking water supply quality management system — requirements for… Continue reading

National Council for Transgender Persons

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has constituted the National Council for Transgender Persons. Try this question for mains: Q.Discuss the salient features of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. What are its various shortcomings? National Council for Transgender Persons It has been a requirement under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights)… Continue reading

Differential impact of COVID and the lockdown

Though pandemic has been called as the great leveller, closer look at the impact of Covid on the marginalised section indicate otherwise. This article examines the impact of pandemic with respect to responsible factors. The marginalised at risk Preliminary data and early indirect evidence from several parts of the world indicate that the incidence of… Continue reading

Increasing age of marriage will be exercise of carceral power by state

The article examines the issue of the age of marriage of girls and its relation with their education level and economic status. Trends in early marriage The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) data 2015-16 points to certain trends in early marriages: That rural women are likely to marry earlier than their urban counterparts. The higher… Continue reading

Increasing the age of marriage for girls and related issues

The article analyses the issues with objectives of increasing the age of marriage for girls. Poverty of mother: Important factor Raising the age of marriage is the could be the way to improve the health and nutritional status of mothers and their infants. An article published in the journal The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health… Continue reading

Three areas to work on to put India on the path to growth

The article suggests the three areas on which country should work on to make it resilient in the future. These three areas include the labour laws for informal employment, conditions of our cities and the strength of our rural economy. Background The Prime Minister, while addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) annual meeting urged… Continue reading

National Strategy for Financial Education

The National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE): 2020-2025 documents has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Try this question for mains: Q.What is the role of Financial Education in ensuring financial inclusion in India? What is the Strategy? The NSFE for the period 2020-2025, the second one after the 2013-18 NSFE, has… Continue reading

[pib] Highlights of the Swachh Survekshan 2020

Indore was declared the cleanest city in India for the fourth consecutive time in the Swachh Survekshan, 2020 — India’s annual survey on cleanliness. Note the following things about Swachh Survekshan: 1) Nodal Ministry (It is Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs) 2) Authority carrying out the survey 3) Various parameters of the survey Swachh… Continue reading

Namath Basai Programme

Namath Basai, the State government’s unique programme of teaching tribal children in their mother tongue, has become a runaway hit in Kerala’s tribal districts. Try this MCQ: Q. The Namath Basai Programme recently seen in news is related to: Tribal Education/ Women SHGs/ Forest Produce/ Tribal Health Namath Basai Programme The NBP is implemented by… Continue reading

Issues with the graded autonomy

The article analyses the issues the graded with the graded autonomy to the Higher Education Institutes. Background NEP 2020 provided for phasing out of the system of affiliated colleges and the grant of greater autonomy in academic, administrative and financial matters to premium colleges. Concerns with the autonomy The move has raised concerns about the… Continue reading

Setting up of National Recruitment Agency

The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) for conducting a Common Eligibility Test (CET) for various government jobs. Try this question: Q.Discuss the role and function of the newly setup National Recruitment Agency. National Recruitment Agency NRA will be a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act, headed by… Continue reading

Job Losses during Lockdown

The data by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) briefs us about the job losses due to lockdown restrictions imposed because of the COVID pandemic. We can utilize this data as examples for answer writing. CMIE data on job losses Salaried jobs: They suffered the biggest hit during the lockdown, with a total loss… Continue reading

[pib] Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020

The Vice-President has released the Atal ranking ‘ARIIA 2020’. Note the indicators on which the ARIIA ranking is based. Also 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 and order (b) Paying taxes (c) Registering… Continue reading

PCPNDT Act and rule changes during pandemic

The article deals with the issues of suspension of some requirements under PCPNDT Act. It also discusses the role judiciary played in 25-years jurisprudence around the Act. Context Last week, the Supreme Court deferred a pronouncement on the legality of the Centre’s now-lapsed controversial notification relating to the rules of the law banning sex-selective abortions.… Continue reading

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