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Achievements Of Indians In S&T

Agriculture and related issues

Awareness in various sc and tech fields

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Gravitational Wave Observations

Eureka moment: Gravitational waves found   Recently, Gravitational waves, the cosmic ripples that distort space-time itself, have been directly detected for the first time. Let’s know about this unprecedented discovery! What is so special about this eureka moment? For the first time, scientists have observed ripples in the fabric of space-time called gravitational waves, arriving… Continue reading Gravitational Wave Observations
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Zika Virus Outbreak

Do you know why is it called Zika Virus? It was first isolated from Rhesus monkeys in Zika forest near Lake Victoria in Uganda.
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Antibiotics Resistance

Antibiotic resistance in foodborne germs is a growing challenge that is made worse by overuse of antibiotics in humans and food animals. What are the latest challenges and opportunities in the field?
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International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Why Everyone has interest in Martian System exploration? Mars has long been the subject of human fascination. Early telescopic observations revealed color changes on the surface that were originally attributed to seasonal vegetation as well as apparent linear features that were ascribed to intelligent design. Telescopic observations found Mars’ two moons, Phobos and Deimos, the polar… Continue reading International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries
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Border Area Security Challenges

Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Eia

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Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.

Also Read: Evolution of Forest Rights in India from 1856 to 2006 | In Depth Analysis of FRA & Its Issues The environment ministry came out with a draft National Forest Policy (NFP). The policy has been prepared by the Bhopal-based Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) and is aimed at facilitating ecologically responsible behaviour among stakeholders. source… Continue reading Forest Conservation Efforts – NFP, Western Ghats, etc.
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Wetland Conservation

While you follow the story on wetlands in India - catch up on a quick trivia wrt. farming systems which received global recognition.
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Air Pollution

Explore about PM 2.5 and the problem it has created in Delhi.
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Bharat Emission Standards

What are the Bharat Stage Emission Standards? How do they control emissions? And what's our Auto fuel policy?
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Urban Floods

How does a strong El-nino affect Chennai? Are you curious? Read the Explainer as well!
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Cyber Security

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Different Types Of Irrigation & Irrigation Systems

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Disaster Management

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E-Technology In The Aid Of Farmers

Economics Of Animal-Rearing

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Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth

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Intellectual Property Rights in India

What are IPRs? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are legal rights, which result from intellectual invention, innovation and discovery in the industrial, scientific, literary and artistic fields. These rights entitle an individual or group to the moral and economic rights of creators in their creation.   Types: Patent- It is a set of exclusive rights granted… Continue reading Intellectual Property Rights in India
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e-Commerce: The New Boom

The recent changes in e-commerce sector   DIPP recently notified a new FDI policy for e-commerce and certain other rules <What exactly e-commerce is? Answer in comments> What are the rules? 100% foreign direct investment is permitted in the marketplace model of e-commerce FDI is not permitted in inventory based model of e-commerce Additional to… Continue reading e-Commerce: The New Boom
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Make in India: Challenges & Prospects

The popular consensus is that all India needs to do is to make its land, tax and labour laws more business-friendly, improve its infrastructure and slash red tape. Let's evaluate the challenges and filter the prospects of a successful Make in India campaign.
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Disinvestment in India

The lofty dream of disinvestment of government stake in public sector units (PSUs) has often remained just that. Successive governments have missed their initial disinvestment targets set during the beginning of the fiscal year. Let's see what is disinvestment and what's going on in it.
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External State & Non-State Actors: Challenges To Internal Security.

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Food Processing & Related Industries In India

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Government Budgeting

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Inclusive Growth & Issues

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Direct Benefits Transfers

The government’s DBT plan involves transferring the subsidy amount directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Here, the government does not have to fiddle around with differential pricing for the underprivileged. This method can effectively address the issue of leakages and go a long way in solving the mis-targeting problem. The government has also linked DBT to… Continue reading Direct Benefits Transfers
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Indian Economy

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NPA Crisis

What is NPA? Impact of NPA on economy Reasons for the rise in NPA in recent years Why most NPA in Public sector? Steps taken by RBI and Government in last few years to curb NPA How to curb the menace of NPA source According to RBI’s recent data, the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of… Continue reading NPA Crisis
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Why does India need a Bankruptcy law? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has been hailed as an excellent reform for India that will pay a critical role in improving the ease of doing business.
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Tourism Sector

Ministry of Tourism identified Tourism Industry's potential as a Sunrise Industry. What is Tourism's importance to our country and what does this Industry need, for it to actualize its potential?
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RBI Notifications

RBI: India's central banking institution, which controls the monetary policy of the Indian rupee has been much in news this year. Macroeconomic policies for growth require coordination between the finance ministry and RBI. Let's see where the synergies met and where they diverged!
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Differentiated Banks – Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, etc.

Payment Banks are the new stripped-down type of banks, which are expected to reach customers mainly through their mobile phones rather than traditional bank branches. They are expected to increase the financial inclusion in the country by providing banking services to the people who are currently out of the reach of banking services. source Features of… Continue reading Differentiated Banks – Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, etc.
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Goods and Services Tax (GST)

This article would focus on Goods and Services Tax (GST), as we know discussion on GST bill is going on in winter session of Parliament. So, let’s just take this in brief here. What is the Goods and Services Tax (GST)? As the name suggests, the GST will be levied both on goods (manufacturing) and services.… Continue reading Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)

The Minimum Alternate Tax ("MAT") is a tax levied under India's Income Tax Act of 1961 that targets companies that show profits on their books and declare dividends, but pay minimal or no tax. 

Indigenization Of Technology

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Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

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Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.

India has a coastline spanning 7516.6 kilometers, forming one of the biggest peninsulas in the world. According to the Ministry of Shipping, around 95 per cent of India’s trading by volume and 70 per cent by value is done through maritime transport. It is serviced by 13 major ports, 200 notified minor and intermediate ports. The total… Continue reading Port Infrastructure and Shipping Industry – Sagarmala Project, SDC, CEZ, etc.
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Biofuel Policy

This government policy can fuel biofuel revolution in India
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Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.

Recently, Cabinet has approved new Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP), which will replace New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP), for Oil and Gas exploration, Will that make any change in oil and gas exploration regime? Let’s see this in brief! Let’s first take an overview of New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) was… Continue reading Oil and Gas Sector – HELP, Open Acreage Policy, etc.
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Policy Wise: India’s Power Sector

Power Sector's Policy making needs to give a good look to long-pending structural reforms. Greater power generation will not help unless distribution issues are sorted.
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Housing for all – PMAY, etc.

Urbanisation is taking place at a faster rate in India. Population residing in urban areas in India, according to 1901 census, was 11.4%. This count increased to 28.53% according to 2001 census, and crossing 30% as per 2011 census, standing at 31.16%.
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Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.

India has the potential to become the third largest aviation market by 2020 and the largest by 2030. There is large untapped potential for growth due to the fact that access to aviation is still a dream for nearly 99.5% of its population. This story captures the essence of all that is trending in this segment. 
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Inland Waterways

National waterway Bill, Advantage of waterway transport, Challenges in harnessing the potential of waterways
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Intellectual Property Rights

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Intellectual Property Rights in India

What are IPRs? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are legal rights, which result from intellectual invention, innovation and discovery in the industrial, scientific, literary and artistic fields. These rights entitle an individual or group to the moral and economic rights of creators in their creation.   Types: Patent- It is a set of exclusive rights granted… Continue reading Intellectual Property Rights in India
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Investment Models

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PPP Investment Models: HAM, Swiss Challenge, Kelkar Committee

Kelkar Committee Report: Reforming the PPP In the Union Budget 2015-16, Finance Minister announced that the PPP mode of infrastructure development has to be revisited, and revitalized. In pursuance of this announcement, a Committee was constituted to look into the issues. The proposals include a provision for monetisation of projects, revamp of the model concession agreement… Continue reading PPP Investment Models: HAM, Swiss Challenge, Kelkar Committee

Issues Related To Farm Subsidies & Msp

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Minimum Support Prices for Agricultural Produce

The MSPs are announced by the GoI at the beginning of the sowing season for around 24 commodities so as to induce the farmers to make capital investment, adopt new technologies for crop improvement and so on. One could say that there is a remarkable oddity about India’s agricultural yields & the MSPs decided by Commission of Agricultural Costs & Prices but that's always a part of the game, right? In this story, we will track the development under the NDA govt. and try to understand the rationale behind the changing trends or prices & policies.
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Issues relating growth and development, employment

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issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources

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Land Reforms In India

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Land Reforms

Post-1991 reforms, land became important for industrial and infrastructure as well, along with agriculture. This makes land reforms even more relevant now.

Linkages Between Development & Spread Of Extremism

Major Crops & Cropping Patterns

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Organic Farming – Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), NPOF etc.

The market for organic food in this country is likely to treble in the next four years, according to a report from business chamber Assocham and TechSci Research, a non-government body. source What is organic farming? Need for organic farming in India Key characteristics of organic farming Steps taken by the Government to promote organic… Continue reading Organic Farming – Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY), NPOF etc.
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Mobilization Of Resources

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Money-Laundering & Its Prevention

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Organized Crime & Terrorism

PDS, Buffer Stock & Food Security

S&T - Applications In Everyday Life

Social Media Networks & Internal Security

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Transport & Marketing Of Agricultural Produce

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Various Security Forces, Agencies & Their Mandates

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