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Economy and the challenges ahead

Various projections of growth paint a grim picture of the Indian economy as well as the global economy. This article analyses the sector-wise impact and comes with the GVA projections for 2020-21. The government has to deal with serious challenges like financing huge fiscal deficits. So, what will be the growth rate for 2020-21 and… Continue reading Economy and the challenges ahead

What is Stringency Index?

India enforced one of the strongest lockdowns at an early phase of case growth. Now, an index created by the University of Oxford quantifies that. The Stringency Index provides a computable parameter to evaluate the effectiveness of the nationwide lockdown in India. What is Stringency Index? It is among the metrics being used by the… Continue reading What is Stringency Index?

The Resistance Front (TRF)

  (Image Source: The Economic Times)   A newly floated outfit, the Resistance Front, has come under the scanner of enforcement agencies for its suspected links with the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This is a very significant development with respect to India’s concern against terrorism. Terrorism and the terror outfits are increasingly becoming more institutionalized and… Continue reading The Resistance Front (TRF)

What is Urban Ozone?

A Manchester (UK) based research has found that the nationwide lockdown may be leading to the generation of a dangerous pollutant, urban ozone. The Ozone is formed due to different factors in the Troposphere and the Stratosphere (where the ozone acts as a protective layer). Note these differences from prelims perspective. Urban Ozone The photochemical… Continue reading What is Urban Ozone?

[pib] Kailash – Mansarovar Yatra Route from Dharchula to Lipulekh

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed the construction of road from Dharchula to Lipulekh along the China Border, famously known as Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra Route. We can expect a prelims question asking to arrange few passes from West to East or vice versa. Click here to get through all such Himalayan Passes. Darchula – Lipulekh… Continue reading [pib] Kailash – Mansarovar Yatra Route from Dharchula to Lipulekh

Law to deal with pandemics

India lacks specific legislation to deal with pandemics like COVID. While NDMA 2005 and Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 has been invoked to deal with the present situation, both acts lack specific provision in dealing with the pandemics. Here we can take lessons from UK’s Coronavirus Act and Singapore’s regulations to create a well-drafted Indian COVID… Continue reading Law to deal with pandemics

Transforming the Military

The COVID blaze caused economic disruption and now even the military is feeling the heat. The military is grappling with multiple issues like freezing of fresh capital acquisition and delay in procurement. But this could also be considered as an opportunity to transform the Indian military. 4 areas where this transformation could start are discussed… Continue reading Transforming the Military

Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)

US President Mr Trump has said the COVID-19 pandemic is a worse “attack” on the U.S. than either Pearl Harbor or 9/11. Practice Question : Discuss how the world order changed post Pearl Harbour attack with context to the US hegemony in Asia-Pacific. Attack on Pearl Harbor The December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour… Continue reading Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)

[pib] Seasonal rapid advancement of Surging Glaciers in Karakoram Range

Indian researchers have found a seasonal advancement in 220 surge-type glaciers in the Karakoram Range of Ladakh. Points to note: 1) Open you map and revise the glaciers of Himalayan region. 2) Glacial landforms as Geographic phenomenon. What are Glacial Surges? Click here to see the animated view Glacial surges are short-lived events where a… Continue reading [pib] Seasonal rapid advancement of Surging Glaciers in Karakoram Range

Stimulus package conundrum

There are many suggestions and expectations around the stimulus package deal to revive the economy crippled post corona pandemic. While everyone agrees over the need of stimulus but there are several opinions and suggestion around the various aspects of the package like size, time, source of revenue etc. But we must be mindful of the… Continue reading Stimulus package conundrum

Co-operative banks can use SARFAESI Act to recover dues: Supreme Court

A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that all co-operative banks in the country could make use of the SARFAESI Act to make recovery against defaulting persons. Possible mains question: What is the SARFAESI Act, 2002? Discuss its various provisions and efficacy to curb Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)? What is Sarfaesi Act,… Continue reading Co-operative banks can use SARFAESI Act to recover dues: Supreme Court

Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly

Following its successful containment of coronavirus outbreak, Taiwan has made a new push for inclusion in the World Health Assembly (WHA). Locate the seas and straits around Taiwan using your Atlas. What is World Health Assembly (WHA)? The WHA, composed of representatives from all 194 member states, serves as the WHO’s supreme decision-making body. The… Continue reading Taiwan makes new push for inclusion in World Health Assembly

Vande Bharat and Samudra Setu Missions to repatriate Indian nationals

India is all geared to operate flights and naval vessels to repatriate Indian nationals stranded abroad. The name Samudra Setu typically sound like a combatant naval exercise whereas Vande Bharat reminds us of Train-18. Both ideas have opposite context and meaning. One must keep this in mind. What is the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ mission about?… Continue reading Vande Bharat and Samudra Setu Missions to repatriate Indian nationals

[pib] Saras Collection on Government e-Marketplace

The Union Ministry for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has launched “The Saras Collection” on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. Possible prelim question: ‘The Saras Collection’ recently seen in news is a: a) Subsidy on beekeeping and apiculture projects b) Indigenous light transport aircraft c) Database on wetland birds d)… Continue reading [pib] Saras Collection on Government e-Marketplace

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