China’s use of ‘Microwave Weapons’

The Indian Army has rejected a report in the British daily newspaper which claimed that the Chinese army had used “microwave weapons” to drive Indian soldiers away from their positions in eastern Ladakh. The use of non-lethal weapons for violence and mob control is a contested issue. Can you suggest some alternatives to it apart… Continue reading

[pib] India’s AI supercomputer PARAM Siddhi

India’s newest and fastest supercomputer, PARAM-Siddhi AI, has been ranked 63rd in the Top500 list of most powerful supercomputers in the world. Try this MCQ: Q.The terms Mihir, Param Siddhi and Pratyush are sometimes seen in news are actually: a)Indigenous Submarines b)Supercomputers c)Missiles d)Satellites Param Siddhi It is a high-performance computing-artificial intelligence (HPC-AI) supercomputer established… Continue reading

[pib] India’s first Green Energy Convergence Project

The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is set to roll out of India’s first Energy Convergence Project in Goa. Green Energy Convergence Project Under the project, EESL and the Department of New and Renewable Energy (DNRE) in Goa will carry out feasibility studies and implementation of decentralized solar energy projects. The project aims to connect… Continue reading

India’s challenges in maintaining its viability against competitive economies

The article deals with the challenges India faces in attracting the relocating supply chains in the wake of the pandemic. Is China losing its appeal Some labour-intensive industries, such as textiles and apparels, have been moving to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka as labour costs in China are increasing. But trends in other industries show that… Continue reading

Vulture Action Plan for 2020-25

Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched a Vulture Action Plan 2020-25 for the conservation of vultures in the country. Vulture Action Plan While the ministry has been carrying out a conservation project for vultures since 2006, the plan is to now extend the project to 2025 to not just halt the… Continue reading

Article 32 and the Supreme Court

A Supreme Court bench headed by CJI has observed that it is “trying to discourage” individuals from filing petitions under Article 32 of the Constitution. Try this PYQ: Q.Which of the following is included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? Dispute between the Government of India and one or more States A dispute… Continue reading

‘Myths of Online Education’ Report

The Azim Premji University has published the report titled “Myths of Online Education”, on the efficacy and accessibility of e-learning. We have studied the Impacts of COVID-19 on Education. https://www.civilsdaily.com/burning-issue-education-in-times-of-covid-19/ This report provides decent data about the woes of online education and is easy to remember. About the study The study was undertaken in five… Continue reading

What is mRNA vaccine?

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines which recently announced their success use the same technology, based on messenger RNA, or mRNA. Try this PYQ first: Q.‘RNA interference (RNAi)’ technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why? It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment… Continue reading

Lonar Lake, Sur Sarovar declared as Ramsar sites

The Lonar Lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham lake, in Agra, have been added to the list of recognised Ramsar sites. Make a note of all freshwater and saltwater lakes in India. Lonar Lake Lonar Lake, also known as Lonar crater, is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument, saline (pH of 10.5),… Continue reading

PLI Scheme extended to 10 key Sectors

Manufacturing holds key to the economic prosperity of the country. The article examines the significance of Production Linked Incentive Scheme to boost manufacturing in India. Need for increasing manufacturing capabilities The world of manufacturing is now more interconnected than ever before with all major industries—automobile, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, etc—operating as a global value-chain. In order… Continue reading

Sex Ratio in India

A 2018 report on “vital statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System” shows crucial data of sex ratios of major states in India. Sex Ratio Sex ratio at birth is the number of females born per thousand males. Sex ratios are among the most basic of demographic parameters and provide an indication of… Continue reading

UAE’s Golden Visa Program

The United Arab Emirates will extend its “golden” visa system — which grants 10-year residency in the West Asian nation — to certain professionals, specialised degree-holders and others. Do you know? India is the world’s top recipient of remittances with its diaspora sending a whopping $79 billion back home in 2018 a/c to the World… Continue reading

Places in news: Tristan da Cunha

The isolated UK Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha, the world’s most remote human settlement, has been declared the largest fully protected marine reserves in the Atlantic Ocean at 687,000 square kilometres. Note the location of Tristan da Cunha Islands in the Atlantic. Tristan da Cunha Tristan da Cunha, which is inhabited by less than… Continue reading

How to improve the income and Productivity of Indian labour?

Slowdown in demand The bigger medium-term problem facing Indian economy is the slowdown of aggregate demand — private final consumption expenditure (PFCE), investment and exports. The largest component of GDP, PFCE, has declined as a share of GDP 68 per cent in 1990 to 56 per cent of GDP in 2019 . The consumption… Continue reading

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan 3.0 Package

Finance Minister has announced a fresh set of relief and stimulus measures for the economy worth ₹1.19 lakh crore, including a scheme to boost re-employment chances of formal sector employees who lost their jobs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Assist this newscard with: [Burning Issues] Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Package Atmanirbhar Bharat Atmanirbhar Bharat, which translates to ‘self-reliant… Continue reading

What is a Technical Recession?

Latest RBI bulletin projects contraction for a second consecutive quarter, which means the economy, is in a ‘technical recession’. Nowcasts by RBI In its latest monthly bulletin, the Reserve Bank of India has dedicated a chapter on the “State of the economy”. The idea is to provide a monthly snapshot of some of the key… Continue reading

[pib] Project-75

The fifth Scorpene submarine of Project-75 named ‘Vagir’ has been launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. In a rare case we would see a question based on various classes of Indian Submarines in the CSP. However, we can expect a question based on Project-75 in the CSP and CAPF exam very well.… Continue reading

Species in news: Rohanixalus -the frogs of the new genus

Indian researchers have discovered a genus of tree frog found in the Andaman Islands and the northeast. A stand-alone species being mentioned in the news for the first time find their way into the prelims. Make special note here. Usually, note the species and its habitat location (IUCN status if available), in the purview of… Continue reading

Governing OTT Platforms

In a move that will have a far-reaching impact, the Union government has brought Over The Top (OTT) platforms, or video streaming service providers under the ambit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Try answering this Q.What is Over the Top (OTT) media services? Critically analyse the benefits and challenges offered by the… Continue reading

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