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[pib] Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs) for Urban Migrants / Poor

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for developing of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs). for urban migrants  / poor. Try this question from CSP 2015: “Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojna’ has been launched for (a) Providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates (b) Promoting women’s Self-Help Groups in backward areas (c) Promoting… Continue reading [pib] Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs) for Urban Migrants / Poor

Analysing the impact of reservation

Provision of reservation has helped in correcting the historical injustice in some way. However, the recent decline in government jobs and policy changes could undermine the provision of reservation. How reservation helped SCs and OBCs: Some figures In the Central Administrative Services, SCs reached 14 per cent of the Class C in 1984. They reached… Continue reading Analysing the impact of reservation

U.S. stance on CAATSA unchanged

Recently India had planned for the purchase of Mig-19 fighter aircraft with Russia at an estimated Rs. 18,148 crore. The U.S has reacted to countries, including India, on sanctions for the purchase of Russian arms has not changed. Practice question for mains: Q.What is CAATSA law? Discuss how it will impact India’s ties with Russia.… Continue reading U.S. stance on CAATSA unchanged

Species in news: Golden Birdwing

A Himalayan butterfly named golden birdwing is now India’s largest recorded butterfly. Try this MCQ: Q.The Himalayan Golden Birdwing recently seen in news is a: a)Biggest butterfly b)Smallest avian specie c)Biggest freshwater fish d)Honeybee Golden Birdwing A Himalayan butterfly named golden birdwing is now India’s largest, a record the southern birdwing held for 88 years.… Continue reading Species in news: Golden Birdwing

Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary

In a bid to further its territorial ambitions, China has recently claimed the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan as its own territory. Practice question for mains: Q.What are the various fronts of Chinese imperial expansionism across the South Asian Region? About the Sakteng WLS Sakteng is a wildlife sanctuary located mostly in Trashigang District… Continue reading Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary

Indo-Pacific region

As India tries to diffuse the tension along the disputed northern border with China, it must focus on the other potential fronts that China could open. India Ocean could be the next one. This article examines the centrality of the Indian Ocean for China and their approach to the region. India’s Indo-Pacific vision This vision… Continue reading Indo-Pacific region

How to counter China

There is no doubt that an economically prosperous India will be well placed to deal with China effectively. So, to achieve this prosperity India urgently needs to embark upon the path of reforms.  How much China has moved ahead In 1987, both countries’ nominal GDPs were almost equal. China’s economic opening-up has left India behind,… Continue reading How to counter China

What is Winter Diesel?

India’s armed forces may soon be using winter diesel for operations in high altitude areas such as Ladakh, where winter temperatures plummet to extremely low as -30° Celsius. This year BS-VI compliant fuel was in news. Try differentiating the Winter Diesel with the BS-VI fuel. What is Winter Diesel? Winter diesel is a specialised fuel… Continue reading What is Winter Diesel?

Sindhu Darshan Puja

During his day-long whirlwind visit, PM Narendra performed Sindhu Darshan Puja at Nimu, the forward brigade place in Ladakh. Sindhu Darshan Puja. ⦁ Sindhu Darshan Festival is a festival of India held every year on full moon day (on Guru Purnima) in the month of June. ⦁ It is held at Leh, in Ladakh District… Continue reading Sindhu Darshan Puja

Prerak Dauur Samman

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) announced a new category of awards titled ‘Prerak Dauur Samman’ as part of Swachh Survekshan 2021. Try this question: Q. The Prerak Dauur Samman recently seen in news is related to: a) Swachh Bharat b) Literature c) Health Services d) Visual Arts Prerak Dauur Samman The Prerak… Continue reading Prerak Dauur Samman

What is the Hagia Sophia?

Turkey’s highest court this week convened to decide whether Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia museum can be turned into a mosque. Try this question: Q. The iconic Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage site was recently in news. It is situated in: a) Greece b) Turkey c) Israel d) Iran What is the Hagia Sophia? The… Continue reading What is the Hagia Sophia?

Safety net of income post Covid

Providing a minimum basic income post-Covid will require some novel approach. This article proposes an approach with the mix of direct cash transfer and changes in the employment guarantee scheme. Non-universal targeted programs  It is true that a universal schemes are easy to implement. Non-universal targeted programmes face the problem of identification. Narrowly-targeted programmes will… Continue reading Safety net of income post Covid

International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Project

The heavy engineering division of L&T dispatched a giant Cryostat lid, to International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) site in France from its Hazira unit in Gujarat. Try this MCQ: Q.With reference to International science projects, consider the following: Large Hadron Collider (LHC)– The God Particle Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT) – The World’s Most Advanced Telescope… Continue reading International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Project

What are Containment Zones?

In the current pandemic, all interventions are primarily geared towards reducing people-to-people contact, and thus breaking the chain of transmission to the extent possible. The demarcation of containment zones, which works at a more micro level, is likely to remain as long as the disease is spreading. Practice question for mains: Q.Discuss how the preemptive… Continue reading What are Containment Zones?

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