Looming Power Crisis in India
Context Temperatures have shot up across many parts of the country with the early onset of summer, leading to a rise in the demand for power. Instances of power outages have been reported in several states. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article Why is there a concern around […]
India Solar Power Energy Targets
Context India is likely to miss its 2022 target of installing 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity a/c to a report. This is because of rooftop solar lagging behind, the authors say. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article India’s Solar Policy Solar energy: India among the peers […]
India’s Solar Power Energy Targets
Context: A report, jointly prepared by two energy-research firms — JMK Research and Analytics and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis — says India will likely miss its 2022 target of installing 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity. This is because of rooftop solar lagging behind. Relevance: GS III- Environment Dimensions of the Article: […]
India To Grow At 8% by World Bank
Context: India is projected to grow at 8% over the current fiscal year (April 1- March 31), and 7.1% over the next (2023-24) fiscal year, the World Bank said in its bi-annual South Asia Economic Focus Reshaping Norms: A New Way Forward. Relevance: GS III- Growth and Development Dimensions of the Article Highlights of the Report: […]
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Ministe has approved continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for implementation during the period from 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2026 to develop governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
What is Colour Blindness
Context: The Supreme Court has directed the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) not to exclude candidates suffering from colour blindness from its courses on film making and editing and asked it to make changes to its curriculum instead. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is colour blindness? What causes colour blindness? What […]
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to people killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. He asserted that their unparalleled courage and sacrifice will keep motivating the coming generations. 13th April, 2022 marks the 103 years of the incident. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Outcome Rowlatt Act, 1919 About the Jallianwala Bagh […]
Big Tech’s Privacy Promise Could Be Good News And Also Bad News
Context Facebook stated that its revenue in 2022 is anticipated to reduce by $10 billion due to steps undertaken by Apple to enhance user privacy on its mobile operating system. Relevance GS-III: Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering […]
Time Banking as a Crucial Tool to Empower Women
Context Time Banking can be an important tool which can help women manage their work and personal lives. Relevance GS-I: Role Of Women & Women Organization Dimensions of the Article Defining Work Narrative of Unpaid Work Time Poverty and Unpaid Work Issues with Unpaid Work The conception of Time Banking How does time bank function? […]
The Process of Electing India President
Context: The tenure of the current President of India Ram Nath Kovind is set to end in July this year, which is also when the 16th Indian Presidential election will be held to elect his successor. The Assembly elections held in five States this year, and the changes in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), are expected to […]