Population trends for 2017-2100
Why in news? Recent Lancet’s report said that, forecasts for China and India peaked before 2050 and both countries thereafter had steep declining trajectories. World to see the peak A new analysis published in The Lancet has projected that the world population will peak much earlier than previously estimated. It projects the peak at 9.73 […]
What is Non-Personal Data?
Why in news? A government committee headed by Infosys co-founder has suggested that non-personal data generated in the country be allowed to be harnessed by various domestic companies and entities. What is non-personal data? In its most basic form, non-personal data is any set of data which does not contain personally identifiable information. This, in […]
Indigenous bugs help tackle invasive pest
Why In news? Two types of ladybird beetles are among the three indigenous bugs found to be the biological weapons against a Caribbean origin enemy of The woolly whitefly. More about the pest Among the newest of 118 exotic pests troubling farmers in India, particularly fruit growers, is the woolly whitefly first described from Jamaica […]
India should believe in the EU
Why in news? India and the EU have many things in common. And there are many areas in which both can expand the cooperation. Common interests Both aim to enhance strategic autonomy and their global standing. Diversifying strategic value chains is also a common interest. Both seek to address the issue of climate change on an urgent basis. Economic […]
Skill India For Atmanirbhar Bharat
Why in news? As India embarks on the path of self-reliance through Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, it has to nurture the skilled workforce. There is a need to upgrade the skills or upskill the youth to meet the employment needs of technology-driven 21st century. Objectives Atmanirbhar Bharat has twin objectives. Reviving different spheres of the economy […]
It’s time to flatten the pandemic stereotyping
Why in news? “Super Spreader” means an individual who transmits infection to many others than is typical It emerged in the context of the research on transmission of a wide range of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, Ebola, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which shows that 80% of the infections in a population are […]
China’s post COVID 19 aggression is reshaping Asia
Why in news? China is surrounded by various geopolitical confrontations with a growing array of its Neighbours. standoffs with Vietnam and Malaysia in the South China Sea to threatening Australia with boycotts of wine, beef, barley, and Chinese students is threatening Chinese dominance. Isolating China. The Indian, Japanese, Malaysian, and Australian governments have all taken […]
Inflation alert
Why in news? Headline inflation for the month of June is 6.1%. Demand supply mismatch during COVID 19 pandemic and higher inflation rate is worrying Indian economy. More about the news? Disruptions caused to the supply of goods and services as a result of the nationwide shutdown can to an extent explain the acceleration in […]
INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE: JUNE 2020
Why in news? India’s overall exports (Merchandise and Services combined) in April-June2020-21* are estimated to be USD 101.02 billion, exhibiting a negative growth of (-)25.92 per cent over the same period last year Foreign trade is all about imports and exports. The backbone of any trade between nations is those products and services which are […]