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[Burning Issue] National Education Policy 2020

Seeking to completely overhaul India’s education system, the Union Ministry of Education, formerly known as the Human Resource Development Ministry, introduced the National Education Policy 2020. The set of reforms encompasses a whole range of ideas and promises, from vocational education through schools to higher studies. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Education Policy 2020

[pib] Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel

Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has launched the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). Note: Article 19 states that the Right to form co-operative societies is a Fundamental Right and DPSP Article 43-B provides for the promotion of co-operative societies. Sahakar Cooptube The Sahakar Cooptube Channel… Continue reading [pib] Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel

Issues with the nuclear deterrence

On 6 August 1945 world witnessed the destructive potential of the nuclear weapons. Today’s nuclear weapons are several times more destructive than the one used there. This calls for the close scrutiny of the idea of the nuclear deterrence. This article dwells over the same issue. Context While Hiroshima and Nagasaki have been the last… Continue reading Issues with the nuclear deterrence

What is Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)?

Haryana CM Manohar Khattar has distributed ‘Parivar Pehchan Patra’ to the eligible families and announced that welfare schemes of all departments would be linked with the PPP within the next three months. Practice question for mains: Q.What is Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) recently rolled out by Haryana Govt.? How it is beneficial compared to the… Continue reading What is Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP)?

Ammonium Nitrate:  Behind the massive explosion in Beirut

The catastrophic explosion at Beirut port, Lebanon caused by the blast of over 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, has rocked the world. Practice question: Q. Despite a robust policy framework governing the hazardous chemicals in India, the recent gas leakage incident in Vizag highlights India’s unaddressed vulnerability to chemical disasters. Critically comment. What is Ammonium… Continue reading Ammonium Nitrate:  Behind the massive explosion in Beirut

Who are the Bru Tribals?

Non-Brus of Tripura has proposed six places for settling the displaced Brus from Mizoram and set a limit for the number of families to be accommodated in two subdivisions that have borne the brunt of the 23-year-old refugee crisis. Try this PYQ: Q. With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statement: They… Continue reading Who are the Bru Tribals?

In news: Pokkali Rice

Farmers from West Bengal are betting on the Pokkali variety of rice from Kerala to tide over a crisis-like situation created by severe seawater incursion into paddy fields in vast areas of the Sundarbans after the cyclone Amphan. Try this MCQ: Q.Which of the following is the striking feature of the Pokkali Rice recently seen… Continue reading In news: Pokkali Rice

National Education Policy and current status of education

The article contrasts the targets set in the National Education Polity with the present state of education in the country. Key recommendations Redesigning the school curriculum to accommodate early childhood care and education. Ensuring universal access to education. Increasing gross enrolment in higher education to 50% by 2035. Improving research in higher education institutes by… Continue reading National Education Policy and current status of education

What is Pyrolysis?

Plastic from used personal protective equipment (PPE) can be transformed into renewable liquid fuels using chemical a process called pyrolysis, says a new study. Try this PYQ: Q.In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned? (CSP 2019) (a) Extraction of rare earth elements (b) Natural gas… Continue reading What is Pyrolysis?

Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA)

The JNU has got approval for a fund from the Higher Education Funding Agency (HEFA) for the construction of new infrastructure. Try this PYQ: What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’? (CSP 2017) (a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government’s education system and local communities. (b) Connecting… Continue reading Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA)

In news: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

One-third of the way through the financial year, government data shows that the MGNREGA scheme has used up almost half its allocated funds. Its spending has been more than ₹48,500 crores out of the expanded ₹1 lakh crore allocations announced following the COVID-19 outbreak. Try this question for mains: Q.Discuss how the MGNREG Scheme has… Continue reading In news: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

What are Time Capsules?

Ahead of the laying of the foundation stone for a temple, claims and denials have emerged about plans to put in a time capsule, or ‘Kaal Patra’. Do you know? A rubidium standard or rubidium atomic clock is the most inexpensive, compact, and widely produced atomic clock, used to control the frequency of television stations,… Continue reading What are Time Capsules?

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