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[pib] Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0

The Union Minister for Human Resource Development has informed Lok Sabha about the progress of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA). Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 is the upgraded version of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 1.0. The scheme is extended to all educational institutes; however, under UBA 2.0 Participating institutes are selected based on… Continue reading [pib] Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0

The ambit and the limits of ‘diaspora diplomacy’

Context It is necessary for New India to look at the political choices of Indian migrants abroad through a more realistic lens. Indian diaspora Largest diaspora and highest remittances: India has the world’s largest diaspora, about 17.5 million and receives the highest remittance of $78.6 billion from Indians living abroad (Global Migration Report 2020). Impact… Continue reading The ambit and the limits of ‘diaspora diplomacy’

A tale of two bugs

Context India needs to take TB at the same level of seriousness at which it is dealing with the Covid-19. Contrast and between the response Tuberculosis in India: Indians will still have to contend with other deadly respiratory tract infections which spread via airborne transmission. We will still have to contend with one particular bug… Continue reading A tale of two bugs

Oculudentavis khaungraae

Scientists have found the skull of a 99-million-year-old flying dinosaur that is tinier than the tiniest bird known to humans. The bird-like dinosaur was found stuck in a gob of tree resin that eventually hardened into amber, preserving it for millions of years to come. The fossil was dug up in 2016 from a mine… Continue reading Oculudentavis khaungraae

[pib] National Creche Scheme

The WCD Minister has informed about some progress in the National Creche Scheme. As of today, 6453 creches are functional across the country under the Scheme. National Creche Scheme Earlier named as Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme, the NCS is being implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme through States/UTs with effect from 1.1.2017. It aims to… Continue reading [pib] National Creche Scheme

Positive response

Context Cooperation between the Centre and the States in dealing with the threat of the virus is commendable. Hope in dealing with the pandemic and India’s response to the pandemic What is the best response?  World Health Organisation declared it a pandemic, Secretary-General offered hope: “If countries detect, test, treat, isolate, trace, and mobilise their… Continue reading Positive response

Sahyadri Megha

The University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Shivamogga (K’taka) has developed ‘Sahyadri Megha’, a new red variety of paddy that is resistant to blast (a fungal disease) and rich in nutrients. Sahyadri Megha It is a red variety of paddy that is resistant to blast disease and rich in nutrients. It was developed under… Continue reading Sahyadri Megha

Role of Lieutenant Governor

The Madras High Court has held that the role of Puducherry’s Lieutenant Governor and that of an elected government in the UT were intertwined as per law, and therefore they were expected to act in unison and not in division. What did the court rule? The government headed by the CM and the Administrator/Lieutenant Governor… Continue reading Role of Lieutenant Governor

Genome sequencing of Coronavirus

Scientists across the world are trying to develop a line of treatment and a possible vaccine for COVID-19. However, with the most optimistic timelines we don’t see a line of treatment or vaccine arriving before next year. Genome sequencing of Coronavirus A global effort is on to collect and analyse the genetic composition of the… Continue reading Genome sequencing of Coronavirus

Changes in SDGs

Thirty-six major changes to the global indicator framework for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were approved and adopted by the UN Statistical Commission (UNSC). Sustainable Development Goals The UN General Assembly in its 70thSession considered and adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the next 15 years. The 17 SDGs came into force with effect… Continue reading Changes in SDGs

AT-1 bonds

India’s fourth-largest private lender YES bank was placed under a moratorium by RBI and its perpetual debt additional tier-1 (AT1 bonds) would become worthless if RBI does ask mutual funds to write down their value. What are AT1 bonds? AT-1, short for Additional Tier-1 bonds, are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue… Continue reading AT-1 bonds

[pib] ARI-516 Grape Variety

  Pune’s Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), an autonomous institute of the DST has developed a hybrid variety of grapes which is resistant to fungal diseases, high yielding and has excellent juice quality. ARI-516 The hybrid variety ARI-516 has been developed by interbreeding of two species from the same genus — Catawba variety of Vitis labrusca… Continue reading [pib] ARI-516 Grape Variety

A prescription for revival

Context The root cause of the present malaise in our economy is the “death of demand”. How demand matters for growth? The relation between demand and growth: Growth in any economy depends on the growth in demand, both for investment as well as consumer goods. How slackened demand leads to a vicious cycle: If demand… Continue reading A prescription for revival

Explained: Sir Creek Dispute

    Former Pakistan Minister recalls plan for Sir Creek pact. Sir Creek Sir Creek is a 96-km strip of water disputed between India and Pakistan in the Rann of Kutch marshlands. Originally named Ban Ganga, Sir Creek is named after a British representative. The Creek opens up in the Arabian Sea and roughly divides… Continue reading Explained: Sir Creek Dispute

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