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[pib] RAISE Initiative

The Ministry of Power has launches Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency (RAISE) – a joint initiative of EESL and USAID. Possible prelims question: Q. The MAITREE programme recently seen in news is related to: Trade/Energy Efficiency/Climate Change/ Strategic Relations RAISE Initiative It aims to ensure cleaner and greener… Continue reading [pib] RAISE Initiative

Comparing fiscal responses to Covid on qualitative and quantitative basis

For all the talks over the size of Atmanirbhar package, India’s response turns out to be inadequate when compared with the other countries with similar levels of per capita income. This article analyses the same. Context India’s fiscal response is compared to countries which are similar in GDP per capita, state capacity, and structure of… Continue reading Comparing fiscal responses to Covid on qualitative and quantitative basis

What is a Serological Survey?

A Serological Survey was recently conducted in New Delhi to determine the exposure of the novel coronavirus among the population. Try this question from CSP 2019: Which one of the following statements is not correct? (a) Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV. (b) Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.… Continue reading What is a Serological Survey?

[pib] DDT and its impact on environment

India has supplied 20.60 MT of DDT to South Africa for its Malaria control program. Try this question from CSP 2014: With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’ (b) It… Continue reading [pib] DDT and its impact on environment

BlackRock Android Malware

Various security firms have alerted about new malware, called BlackRock. Try this question from CSP 2018: Q.The terms ‘WannaCry, Petya, Eternal Blue’ sometimes mentioned news recently are related to (a) Exoplanets (b) Cryptocurrency (c) Cyberattacks (d) Mini satellites BlackRock BlackRock isn’t exactly a new malware. In fact, it is based on the leaked source code… Continue reading BlackRock Android Malware

[pib] Manodarpan Initiative

The Union HRD Ministry will launch the Manodarpan Initiative, today. Try this question from CSP 2016: Q.’Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a national campaign to: (a) rehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihood (b) release the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihood… Continue reading [pib] Manodarpan Initiative

Vitamin D and its health benefits

There have been considerable discussions in scientific circles on the importance of vitamin D in these days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Try this question from CSP 2017: Q.Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health… Continue reading Vitamin D and its health benefits

Voting right to migrant workers

A large number of migrant workers cannot vote in their constituency. This assumes significance when we consider that the Supreme Court has interpreted the right to vote as an extension of the fundamental right of the freedom of expression. So,  the ECI should find ways to enable them exercise their right. Universal adult franchise: India’s… Continue reading Voting right to migrant workers

Centralisation in decision making in education

The article tracks the evolution of the India education system after Independence. While the decentralisation and active encouragement underscores the initial years, recent trends shows a growing emphasis on centralisation. How Government support contributed to rise of educational institutions In the initial decades after Independence, the government was conscious of various social, economic and financial… Continue reading Centralisation in decision making in education

Trending in news: 5G Technology

One of India’s business tycoon recently announced that his company’s telecom venture has designed and developed from scratch, a complete indigenous 5G solution ready for deployment. Try this question from CSP 2019: Q.With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? LTE ‘is commonly marketed… Continue reading Trending in news: 5G Technology

How the US’ Trinity Test led to the dawn of the atomic age?

On this day, exactly 75 years ago, US scientists tested ‘Gadget’— the world’s first atomic bomb — in what was dubbed as the ‘Trinity Test’. Practice question for mains: Q.What is the Manhattan Project? Describe its consequences on the post-world war scenario. The Trinity Test The super bomb, nicknamed ‘Gadget’, was built by a team… Continue reading How the US’ Trinity Test led to the dawn of the atomic age?

[pib] NISHTHA Programme

The first on-line NISHTHA programme for 1200 Key Resources Persons in Andhra Pradesh was launched by Union HRD Ministry. There are various web/portals/apps with peculiar names such as YUKTI, DISHA, SWAYAM etc. Their core purpose is similar with slight differences. Pen them down on a separate sheet under the title various digital HRD initiatives.  … Continue reading [pib] NISHTHA Programme

What is Non-Personal Data?

A government committee headed by Infosys co-founder has suggested that non-personal data generated in the country be allowed to be harnessed by various domestic companies and entities. Practice question for mains: Q.What is Non-Personal Data? Discuss its utility and various privacy concerns associated with it. What is non-personal data? In its most basic form, non-personal… Continue reading What is Non-Personal Data?

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