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Vibrant Villages Programme

In News Recently, the Union Home Minister asked BSF for efforts to increase tourism through a ‘vibrant village programme’ to enhance border security. He also launched the Prahari app for the Border Security Force (BSF). About the Prahari app It is a great example of Proactive Governance.  Jawans can get personal information and information related […]

National Geospatial Policy 2022

In News The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently notified the National Geospatial Policy 2022. It is a 13-year guideline which aims to promote the country’s geospatial data industry and develop a national framework to use such data for improving citizen services.  What is Geospatial Technology? Geospatial technology is an emerging technique to study […]

Strengthening Cybersecurity

Context The reported illegal offer for sale of the private data of some 30 million railway passengers is the latest incident highlighting the dangers of an insecure, yet digitally enabled economy.  About Earlier Incidents: This breach comes on the heels of a cyber-ransom attack targeting the county’s top medical institution (AIIMS).  Recent Concerns: India registers […]

Project Nilgiri Tahr

In News The Tamil Nadu government recently launched an initiative for the conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr. Background There are multiple references to the Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Sangam literature dating back to 2,000 years.  The late Mesolithic (10,000-4,000 BC) paintings highlight the significance of the Tahr in folklore, culture and life.  It was designated […]

Kalasa-Banduri Project

In News The Union Government has recently approved Karnataka’s Kalasa-Banduri drinking water project which is facing opposition from Goa and Maharashtra. More about the news The Central Water Commission (CWC) has cleared the diversion of 1.72 TMC of water from the Kalasa Dam and 2.18 TMC from the Bhandura dam.  This means that the project […]

Remote voting for migrant workers

In Context Recently, the Election Commission (EC) announced that it is ready to pilot remote voting for domestic migrants. About the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM)  About: EC has developed a prototype for a Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) that can handle multiple constituencies from a single remote polling booth. It is based on […]

Dhanu Yatra

In News The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival, considered to be the world’s largest open-air theatre, began recently in Odisha’s Bargarh. The vibrant Dhanu Yatra is associated with the culture of Odisha. More about the ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival Origin of the festival: The ‘Dhanu Yatra’, which marks the victory of good over evil, came into existence in […]

Ban the sale of single cigarettes

In News Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, in its report on cancer management, prevention and diagnosis, has recommended a ban on the sale of single sticks of cigarettes. About Objective of Report:  The measures endeavour to curb consumption as well as the accessibility of tobacco products, including cigarettes.   Key Findings:  […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Remote EVM ready to help migrants vote outside States: EC (Polity and Governance) What is a Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM)? features and significance  GS 3 2 Boost for green energy: Delhi govt. clears draft solar policy (Energy) What […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Election Commission says ready to roll out pilot for migrants to vote remotely (Polity and Governance) What is a Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) ? and Why is it needed?   GS 1/2 3   Rejuvenation of small rivers under NREGS […]