Global Economic Prospects (GEP) 2020 report by World Bank
The World Bank has released its Global Economic Prospects (GEP) 2020 report. Try this PYQ from CSP 2019 Q.) The… Continue reading Global Economic Prospects (GEP) 2020 report by World Bank
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The contours of economic recovery
This article analyses the various aspects of the stimulus package announced by the government. It gives a broad idea about… Continue reading The contours of economic recovery
The Sixth Mass Extinction
Click here for high resolution of the image: National Geographic The ongoing sixth mass extinction may be one of the… Continue reading The Sixth Mass Extinction
Tribes in news: Changpa Tribe
The Chinese Army’s intrusion in Chumur and Demchok has left Ladakh’s nomadic herding Changpa community cut off from large parts… Continue reading Tribes in news: Changpa Tribe
Fortifying the African outreach: Contrast in the approach adopted by China and India
As both India and China try and vie for increasing the influence in the African continent, the difference in the… Continue reading Fortifying the African outreach: Contrast in the approach adopted by China and India
PM Swanidhi Scheme for street vendors
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched a micro-credit facility for street vendors under the Swanidhi Scheme. Try… Continue reading PM Swanidhi Scheme for street vendors
PM-CARES is not a public authority under RTI Act
The PMO has refused to disclose details on the creation and operation of the PM-CARES Fund, telling a Right to… Continue reading PM-CARES is not a public authority under RTI Act
A phantom called the Line of Actual Control with China
Yet again, India and China are engaged in a standoff on the border. But why the issues persist even after… Continue reading A phantom called the Line of Actual Control with China
Using COVID crisis to reorient India towards reforms
Following the announcement of relief and stimulus package, the debate began over its various aspects. This article assesses the various… Continue reading Using COVID crisis to reorient India towards reforms
What is the National Numbering Plan?
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended that a new National Numbering Plan be issued at the earliest… Continue reading What is the National Numbering Plan?
THAAD defence system
China has issued a statement reiterating its long-standing objections to the presence of the US THAAD missile defence system in… Continue reading THAAD defence system
The 5G Club ‘D10’
Britain said that it was pushing the U.S. to form a club of 10 nations that could develop its own… Continue reading The 5G Club ‘D10’
In news: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (DSNP)
The Oil India Ltd (OIL) leak in Assam has contaminated water bodies that flow into the Maguri Motapung Beel, a… Continue reading In news: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (DSNP)
Species in news: Band-tail Scorpionfish
A rare band-tail scorpionfish was recently found in the Gulf of Mannar. A stand-alone species being mentioned in the news… Continue reading Species in news: Band-tail Scorpionfish
Three thresholds in Industrial Disputes Act that need revision
Sometimes the measures we come up with end up doing exactly the opposite of what they were supposed to do.… Continue reading Three thresholds in Industrial Disputes Act that need revision
How would Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of power subsidy work?
Context Punjab has been providing free power to the agriculture sector. The new Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 has proposed providing… Continue reading How would Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of power subsidy work?
Delimitation Commission for NE states and UTs
Lok Sabha speaker has nominated 15 MPs to assist the Delimitation Commission in redrawing the Lok Sabha and the Assembly… Continue reading Delimitation Commission for NE states and UTs
‘Rozgar Setu’ Scheme for skilled workers
The Madhya Pradesh has announced the launch of the ‘Rozgar Setu’ Scheme to help secure employment for skilled workers who… Continue reading ‘Rozgar Setu’ Scheme for skilled workers
Expansion of the Amery Ice Shelf
There would be a 24% increase in the expansion of the Amery Ice Shelf (AIS) boundaries in Antarctica by… Continue reading Expansion of the Amery Ice Shelf
Missile Park ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’
Foundation Stone for a Missile Park “AGNEEPRASTHA” was recently laid at INS Kalinga, Vizag. Caution: Agneeprastha is a missile park… Continue reading Missile Park ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’
