Smart Electricity for India
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Mains Question Describe the advantages and difficulties of India’s smart metering initiative. What actions can the government, power distribution companies, and technology providers take to address these issues and make the initiative successful? Benefits […]
National Center for Good Governance (NCGG)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) recently completed its flagship capacity building programme (CBP) for the 58th batch of civil servants of Bangladesh. National Center for Good Governance (NCGG): Establishment and Background Mandate and Functioning
River-Cities Alliance (RCA) Global Seminar
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) organized the ‘River-Cities Alliance (RCA) Global Seminar: Partnership for Building International River-Sensitive Cities’. About River-Cities Alliance Objective: About National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) The NMCG now has the status of an Authority and […]
Drip Irrigation Requires More Support
Context Relevance: GS-2: Government Policies, Governance and related issues. GS-3: Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems; Drip Irrigation. Mains Question What role does drip irrigation play in Indian agriculture? Also, make some recommendations for ways to promote the use of drip irrigation. (250 Words). Highlights: Drip irrigation: What is it? The best method for delivering nutrients […]
About FASTag System
Focus: Government policies and interventions Why in News? The implementation of the FASTag system for toll collection in India has been a resounding success, with a consistent growth trajectory. About FASTag Advantages of Using FASTag Problems with FASTag About RFID Technology RFID applications apart from usage in Toll collection:
About Mission Karmayogi
Focus: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology said that “Mission Karmayogi”, launched by Prime Minister, had institutionalised the process of capacity building, particularly for the benefit of civil servants, with the aim to shape the Century India of 2047. About Mission Karmayogi – National Program […]
India’s SDG Pledge and Strategy
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Mains Question How far along is India in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? Talk about India’s inconsistent performance on SDG indicators and the lessons that could be drawn from its mobilisation for COVID-19 in […]
About The Padma Awards 2024
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2024 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2024 have opened on 1st May 2023. The Padma Awards Is it a title? Bharat Ratna Therefore:
100th Episode Of Mann Ki Baat
Context: The Prime Minister of India addressed the 100th episode of his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives), Prelims bits About Mann Ki Baat: -Source: The Hindu
Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Machines
Context: The Election Commission of India was criticized for not being transparent and keeping political parties out of the loop regarding defects in the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of Article: Criticism against the Election Commission (EC) and its actions: Lack of Transparency: Large number of […]