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Tracking the epidemic

This article suggests the innovative indicators for the classification of areas. Also, the need for decentralisation of science and governance is stressed. So, how could decentralisation help? What should form the basis of indicators at the local level? Such questions are answered in this article. States are better placed to deliver on public health They… Continue reading Tracking the epidemic

Sahakar Mitra Scheme

The Union Ministry for Agriculture has launched Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP). 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 Mitra Scheme The scheme is an initiative by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC),… Continue reading Sahakar Mitra Scheme

Migrants and COVID

In this Article, we highlight some facts about migration in India, summarize key relief measures announced by the government and directives issued by the Supreme Court for the migrant population in relation to the lockdown.   Background India has been in lock down since March 25, 2020. During this time, the  activities of production and… Continue reading Migrants and COVID

Reservation not fundamental right: SC refuses to hear pleas by TN parties

What did the Hon’ble Supreme Court rule?   Article 16 (4) and 16 (4-A) are in the nature of enabling provisions, vesting a discretion on the State Government to consider providing reservations, if the circumstances so warrant. It is settled law that the State Government cannot be directed to provide reservations for appointments in public… Continue reading Reservation not fundamental right: SC refuses to hear pleas by TN parties

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ‘India Rankings 2020’

The National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking list has been released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Practice question for mains: Q. What is NIRF? Discuss the parameters and methodology used in the ranking. Also, discuss its key features and limitations. About NIRF The NIRF is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of… Continue reading National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ‘India Rankings 2020’

Nature Index, 2020

India has ranked twelfth, globally in science research output as per the recently-released Nature Index table 2020. The top five positions have gone to the United States of America, China, Germany, United Kingdom and Japan. Note: This nature index has nothing to do with nature conservation. It has only mentioned the rankings of research institutes… Continue reading Nature Index, 2020

Species in news: Asiatic Lion

Asiatic lions have now significantly risen in number at an estimated population of 674 in the Gir forest region of Gujarat. Unlike in previous years, this count was estimated not from a Census, but from a population “observation” exercise called Poonam Avlokan. Try this question from CSP 2017: Q. The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen… Continue reading Species in news: Asiatic Lion

Shapes of Economic Recovery

Predicting recovery graphs, economists have added cool shapes for our information. The types of graphs mentioned here are the possible indicators of macro-economic recovery. They are the potential hotspots for a prelim question. UPSC can puzzle you with the type of graphs and associated macroeconomic situation. Try to mirror! How would our economy grow?! Types… Continue reading Shapes of Economic Recovery

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