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What are Deep Fakes?

Cybercrime officials in India have been tracking certain apps and websites that produce vulgar photographs of innocent persons using Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. These images are then used to blackmail victims, seek revenge or commit fraud on social networking and dating sites. The most notorious misuse of AI is knocking the door. The Deepfake is… Continue reading What are Deep Fakes?

Who was Lord Basaveshwara?

Prime Minister has offered his homage to the 12th-century social reformer Basaveshwara on his birth anniversary. Vaishnavism and Shaivism are the two most profound strands of Bhakti Movement in Indian history. Enlist all the Bhakti Saints and their theistic philosophy and teachings. Try to spot the minute differences between them. Lord Basaveshwara Basaveshwara or Basavanna… Continue reading Who was Lord Basaveshwara?

The universal delivery of food and cash transfers by the state amid Covid-19

This focus of this article is on the universal delivery of food and cash transfer amid corona pandemic. There are some estimates of the cost of universal cash transfer and food delivery in the article and suggestion to ensure universal delivery. Universal food and cash delivery is needed The immediate need for universal food and… Continue reading The universal delivery of food and cash transfers by the state amid Covid-19

East India will require heavy investment to tide over the post-Covid loss of livelihood

The article discusses the issue of migrant labourers and the problems eastern states could face due to the return of labourers and the lack of employment opportunities in these states. The return of migrant labourers may lead to the mechanisation in the states where they worked. A relief-cum-stimulus package at least 5% of the GDP… Continue reading East India will require heavy investment to tide over the post-Covid loss of livelihood

Exercise Pitch Black 2020

Australia has informed India that their premier multilateral air combat training exercise Pitch Black 2020 scheduled in July has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. All-time generic question seeking ‘match the pairs’ can be asked from the news as such.  Click here for more exercises.  Ex Pitch Black 2020 Exercise Pitch Black is a… Continue reading Exercise Pitch Black 2020

Lockdown with a human face: Immediate focus should be on alleviating hardships of poor, vulnerable groups

The article deals with the policy response to the crisis. Reducing the pain inflicted on the poor and vulnerable section should be the priority. The size and nature of the stimulus package is also discussed in the article. The dilemma of lives Vs. livelihood As the coronavirus spreads, severe dilemmas haunt policymakers. Testing of lockdown? Even the… Continue reading Lockdown with a human face: Immediate focus should be on alleviating hardships of poor, vulnerable groups

[Burning Issue] India’s Amended FDI Norms amidst Hostile Takeover Efforts by China

    For India, the problem lies that, trade with China has often been viewed as a positive in a relationship without any positive sentiment. Post-Doklam, the Wuhan ‘reset’ with China was premised largely on India and China working towards a more robust economic relationship. Yet, China’s reluctance to adequately address Indian concerns and the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s Amended FDI Norms amidst Hostile Takeover Efforts by China

What is Operation Twist?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced simultaneous purchase and sale of government bonds in a bid to soften long-term yields under its Operation Twist. Operation Twist Operation Twist is a move taken by U.S. Federal Reserve in 2011-12 to make long-term borrowing cheaper. It first appeared in 1961 as a way to strengthen… Continue reading What is Operation Twist?

[pib] VidyaDaan 2.0 Programme for e-learning content contributions

The Union HRD Ministry has e-launched VidyaDaan 2.0 program for inviting e-learning content contributions. 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. Add one more to this list.… Continue reading [pib] VidyaDaan 2.0 Programme for e-learning content contributions

[pib] Species in news:  Anthurium

A women innovator from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has developed ten varieties of Anthurium, a flower with high market value, by cross-pollination. Anthurium An anthurium is a vast group of beautiful blooming plants available in a wide range of colours. Anthurium is one of the best domestic flowering plants in the world. They are decorative as well… Continue reading [pib] Species in news:  Anthurium

Fiscal empowerment of States

The article elaborates on the central role played by the States in the fight against Covid-19. The article emphasises the role that States can play in the implementation of the various measures to tackle the epidemic and economic revival of the country. It also highlights the lack of resources at the States’ disposal and reasons… Continue reading Fiscal empowerment of States

Super-power rivalries exacerbated by coronavirus pandemic offer India an opportunity

The article discusses three fronts on which actions are required viz- health, economy and geopolitics. How much the global economy is going to be affected? how the US-China rivalry would affect the recovery? what the lack of global coordination means? all such questioned are discussed here.  It also suggests actions that India should take to… Continue reading Super-power rivalries exacerbated by coronavirus pandemic offer India an opportunity

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