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

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 Burden of Anaemia in India

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 Electoral Bond Scheme

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

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 Places in news: Sea of Galilee

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

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

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 Exploiting 5G strategically

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 What are Zero Coupon Bonds?

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 The possibility of a two-front war

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 Who was freedom fighter Udham Singh?

[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 [pib] PM-JAY SEHAT

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 How dangerous is Ammonia?

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 Places in news: Rahim’s Tomb

History: Visva-Bharati University

The Visva-Bharati University established by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore has completed its centenary. Do you remember the scheme of education by Gandhi Ji, called Nai Talim? Visva-Bharati University The university was set up by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 at Santiniketan, Bolpur in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. It was founded by Rabindranath Tagore who called… Continue reading History: Visva-Bharati University

What are Fastags?

From January 1, all lanes of National Highways will accept only electronic payments through FASTag. Fastags work on a unique technology called RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). This has gone unnoticed in several competitive exams. Hence it is still relevant for the aspirants. Also read Fastags As per Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, since 1st December… Continue reading What are Fastags?

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