How Educated Mothers Of Young Kids Can Be Asset for NIPUN
Introduction The new National Education Policy (NEP 2020) was launched on July 29, four years ago. One of its key recommendations is to ensure that by the time children reach Grade 3, they have acquired foundational literacy and numeracy skills. To this end, the Centre launched the National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with […]
Structural and Functional Issues of the NITI Aayog
Context: With representatives from ten States and Union Territories skipping the ninth Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog, chaired by the Indian Prime Minister, questions have arisen about the think tank’s role. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: What was the rationale behind the creation of NITI Aayog? Examine the structural and functional issues plaguing its performance. […]
India and the Plastic Waste Problem
Context: India, like many large economies, grapples with a significant plastic waste issue. A 2020-21 report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicates that the country generates four million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Unfortunately, only about 25% of this waste is recycled or treated, with the remainder ending up in landfills or being disposed of […]
Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre
Context: Recently, India has taken over as the Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for 2024-25. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) Overview: Mission and Objectives: Governance: Membership: Operational Structure: Key Functions: Achievements and Activities:
About E-Upahaar Portal
Context: Rashtrapati Bhavan will auction selected gift items, presented to the President and former Presidents on various occasions, through an online portal called E-Upahaar. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions E-Upahaar Portal Overview: Objectives: National Informatics Centre (NIC) Establishment: Key Responsibilities: Network and Linkages: Major Activities:
Mako Missile Overview
Context: The US Navy, Navy SEAL commandos, and the US Air Force are set to install the Mako missile in all their military aircraft. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Mako Missile Overview Introduction: Capabilities and Features: Operational Features: Strategic Impact: -Source: Financial Express
About The Subvention Scheme
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has provided relief to homebuyers in the National Capital Region (NCR) under the Subvention scheme. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Recent Supreme Court Ruling on the Subvention Scheme Relief to Homebuyers in NCR: Subvention Scheme: Subsidy: -Source: The Hindu
Typhoon Gaemi and Its Impacts
Context: Recently, Typhoon Gaemi has brought torrential rains that have caused widespread destruction and fatalities across Eastern China, Taiwan and the Philippines Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Typhoon Gaemi and Its Impacts Overview of Typhoon Gaemi: What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for cyclone formation: […]
Budget Proposals for 2024-25
Context: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, the Union Finance Minister announced that in the next two years, one crore farmers across the country will be initiated into natural farming, supported by certification and branding. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Union Budget 2024-25 Announcements on Natural Farming Key Announcements: What is Natural, […]
Interministerial Panel Identifies Loopholes Enabling Cyber Scams
Context: The Centre’s high-level interministerial panel has identified loopholes in banking, immigration, and telecom sectors that enable cyber scams originating from Southeast Asian countries. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Cybercrimes Originating from Southeast Asia Key Facts: Types of Cybercrimes Panel Report Findings Shortcomings Identified: Proposed Steps to Address the […]