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Strengthening export control measures for Dual-Use Items

Central Idea The government has recently announced its commitment to enhancing the control of dual-use items to prevent their misuse by non-state actors and terrorists. Dual-use items refer to goods that can be utilized for both civilian and military purposes. Understanding Dual-Use Items Dual-use items are commodities with the potential for application in both civilian… Continue reading Strengthening export control measures for Dual-Use Items

Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs): Concerns and Considerations

Central Idea The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor recently addressed the issues and vulnerabilities surrounding Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), highlighting the importance of addressing these concerns. What are Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs)? UCBs are primary cooperative banks primarily situated in urban and semi-urban areas, catering to the financial needs of small borrowers and businesses.… Continue reading Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs): Concerns and Considerations

Ecocide Laws: Protecting Nature and Addressing Limitations

Central Idea Mexico’s ‘Maya train’ project has generated controversy due to its scale and environmental impact. The project aims to connect tourists to historic Maya sites across a 1,525 km route, with a cost of $20 billion. Critics have dubbed it a “megaproject of death” for its threats to the Yucatan peninsula’s environment, Indigenous communities,… Continue reading Ecocide Laws: Protecting Nature and Addressing Limitations

UPI-CBDC Interoperability: Advancing Retail Digital Rupee Adoption

Central Idea The convergence of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Quick Response (QR) codes with Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) applications is set to revolutionize digital transactions in India. This strategic integration enables users of the retail digital rupee to seamlessly transact using UPI QR codes, making transactions convenient for both customers and merchants. Understanding Interoperability… Continue reading UPI-CBDC Interoperability: Advancing Retail Digital Rupee Adoption

Maritime Infrastructure Perspective Plan (2023-37)

Central Idea The Maritime Infrastructure Perspective Plan (MIPP) 2023-37 was unveiled at the Naval Commanders Conference. It signifies a forward-looking strategy aimed at fostering sustainable maritime architecture. About MIPP Aligned with the overarching vision of the PM Gati Shakti project, this comprehensive plan was introduced by the Minister of State for Defence. The plan’s objectives… Continue reading Maritime Infrastructure Perspective Plan (2023-37)

From Meluha to India: The Journey of Names

Central Idea India, with its rich heritage, has borne various names throughout its history, each encapsulating a distinct facet of its identity. The process of naming this diverse land has sparked debates, controversies, and reflections on its collective consciousness. Historical Evolution of Names Meluha (Third Millennium BCE): The ancient Mesopotamian texts referenced ‘Meluha’ to denote… Continue reading From Meluha to India: The Journey of Names

Progress track: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY)

Central Idea The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) by the Central Government has outperformed its initial employment targets, proving its effectiveness in fostering job creation during the COVID-19 crisis. About Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Launch Introduced in November 2020 Purpose As part of Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0 to boost post-Covid-19 employment Government’s Contribution Subsidy… Continue reading Progress track: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY)

Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) on DIKSHA Platform

Central Idea The National eGovernance Division (NeGD) plans to incorporate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into its existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform. PAL offers individualized learning experiences based on students’ unique needs and abilities. DIKSHA 2.0 Portal Diksha Portal was launched in 2017 to provide a digital platform to teachers giving them an… Continue reading Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) on DIKSHA Platform

Festivals in news: Pulikkali

Central Idea The culmination of Onam festivities witnessed the Pulikkali celebration, a traditional folk art form from Kerala, where humans dressed as tigers and leopards paraded through the streets. About Pulikkali Pulikkali, also known as Tiger Dance, is a unique folk art of Kerala. Celebrated on the fourth day of Onam, artists adorn themselves as… Continue reading Festivals in news: Pulikkali

Chandrayaan-3 Update: Pragyan put to Sleep Mode

Central Idea Chandrayaan-3 accomplished India’s historic achievement of soft landing on the Lunar South Pole. Its mission success marked by several noteworthy observations since touchdown on August 23. Chandrayaan-3’s: Key Achievements Pragyan rover’s Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument identified elements like aluminium, sulphur, calcium, iron, and more. Vikram lander recorded a ‘moonquake’ and detected an… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 Update: Pragyan put to Sleep Mode

Has the RTI been weakened over the years?

Central Idea Activists worry about the diminishing effectiveness Right to Information Act, 2005 in holding officials accountable. The Act has exemptions for political parties, the judiciary, and intelligence agencies. Recent amendments have sparked concerns, such as personal data protection provisions. The DPDP Act and RTI The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, of 2023 prohibits personal… Continue reading Has the RTI been weakened over the years?

Unveiling the Sun’s Secrets: ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Mission

  Central Idea India’s maiden solar observatory mission, Aditya-L1, was successfully launched by ISRO on September 2. Carried by the PSLV in its 59th flight, the spacecraft’s mission aims to study the sun’s behaviour and phenomena. Aditya-L1 will spend 16 days orbiting Earth, undergoing five manoeuvres for required velocity. Subsequent Trans-Lagrangian insertion will begin a… Continue reading Unveiling the Sun’s Secrets: ISRO’s Aditya-L1 Mission

What is the debate around ‘one nation, one election’?

What’s the news? The government forms a committee to explore the possibility of One Nation, One Election. Central idea On September 1st, the Central government established a committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind to assess the viability of the ‘one nation, one election’ (ONOE) proposal. This concept revolves around synchronizing the timing of… Continue reading What is the debate around ‘one nation, one election’?

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