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India among a select few countries that have not conducted the Census    

Why in the news? India’s last census was conducted in 2011, and the scheduled Census 2021 has been indefinitely postponed, citing the COVID-19 pandemic. This delay has significant implications for welfare schemes and policy planning reliant on accurate population data. Significance of Census Calculation   Foundation for Policy Planning and Governance: Census data forms the foundational… Continue reading India among a select few countries that have not conducted the Census    

[24th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  Parliament’s Changed Bench Strength Spells More Hope

PYQ Relevance:  Q. The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint sessions of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof. (UPSC IAS/2017) Q. Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for… Continue reading [24th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed:  Parliament’s Changed Bench Strength Spells More Hope

[pib] Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (NFlES)

Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES). Do you know? Central sector schemes: They are 100% funded by the Union government and implemented by the Central Government machinery. It covers subjects from Union List (central subjects). Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS): It has… Continue reading [pib] Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme “National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme” (NFlES)

[pib] Release of Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors, 2024

Why in the News? The National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has released the ‘Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors 2024’. Data Collection Strategies by NSO: Crops are divided into 12 groups: Cereals, pulses, oilseeds, sugars, fibres, indigo, dyes and tanning material, drugs… Continue reading [pib] Release of Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors, 2024

[pib] Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects

  Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the PM, approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects. Note: Offshore wind energy projects refer to developing and operating wind farms located offshore, typically in coastal waters or oceans. Back2Basics: Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme The VGF scheme is a… Continue reading [pib] Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Offshore Wind Energy Projects

[22nd June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A mandate for a new economic approach

PYQ Relevance:  Q The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q ‘Economic growth in the recent past has been led by the increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the… Continue reading [22nd June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A mandate for a new economic approach

The NEP debate: Why criticism of the policy is premature and off the mark?

Why in the News? Opposition mainly comes from traditionalists who dislike markets, industrial experience, and internships. The NEP supports Ambedkar’s vision of education focused on employability for most Indians. About the National Education Policy (NEP) The NEP was implemented in 2020, replacing the outdated NEP of 1986 after a delay of 34 years. It aims… Continue reading The NEP debate: Why criticism of the policy is premature and off the mark?

Possible risks of “Acute Poisoning” due to high Capsaicin Levels

Why in the News? Food safety authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of South Korean spicy instant noodles due to potential risks of “acute Capsaicin poisoning.” What is Capsaicin? Capsaicin, the chemical responsible for chili pepper spiciness, is primarily found in the white membrane (placenta) of some chili peppers. Mechanism of Capsaicin: Capsaicin binds… Continue reading Possible risks of “Acute Poisoning” due to high Capsaicin Levels

AMRSense Project

Why in the News? The AMRSense Project of the IIIT-Delhi has won the joint second prize in Trinity Challenge’s competition focused on combating Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The project shares the £600,000 joint second prize with ‘OASIS: OneHealth Antimicrobial Stewardship for Informal Health Systems,’ also from India. The Trinity Challenge It is a global initiative aimed… Continue reading AMRSense Project

[21th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The US-Saudi Agreement, from First-Bump to Embrace

PYQ Relevance:  Q How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC IAS/2022) Q Indian and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.(UPSC IAS/2018) Mentors’ comment: Over the past eight decades, the relationship between the United States and… Continue reading [21th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The US-Saudi Agreement, from First-Bump to Embrace

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