Context An analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) shows that India’s coal mines are severely under-utilized amid push for new ones. About Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a firm that tracks utilization of the fuel source internationally. GEM performed its analysis by surveying annual reports of Coal India Limited (the largest coal producer in the […]
In News Recently, the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released. Report highlights Report highlights: For India: Improvements: As many as 41.5 crore people exited poverty in India during the 15-year period between 2005-06 and 2019-21. Out of these, two-thirds exited in the first 10 years, and one-third in the next five years, according to […]
In News Recently, a controversy has reignited over an attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking people. Key Points Background: TheParliamentary Committee on Official Language has recommended the use of Hindi as the medium of instruction in Central institutions of higher education in Hindi-speaking States and regional languages in other States. Recent Reports of the […]
In News Preparations in full swing to clear legacy landfills by 2026 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 : Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry About SBM (Urban) 2.0 Aim: Making all cities “garbage-free” by the end of its five-year period (1st October 2021 to 1st October 2026). Completing the work remaining, institutionalizing ‘swachh’ behavior […]
In News Recently, the Department of Telecom has released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 for public comment. About Aim of the Bill: Reforming existing telecom laws and regulations, and making them future ready. Background: Since the 19th century, the central construct of these laws has been two-fold: Delivery of telecom service (a dynamic concept […]
Context India participated in the 6th East Asia Summit Education Minister’s Meeting held in Hanoi, Vietnam. About East Asia Summit: The concept of East Asia Grouping was first promoted in 1991 by the then Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir bin Mohamad. Established in 2005, it is the Indo-Pacific’s premier forum for strategic dialogue, promoting peace, stability […]
In News The Supreme Court asked the government whether the electoral bond system reveals the source of money pumped in to fund political parties. About Free and fair elections are central to democracy and an opaque way of funding political parties that destroys the concept of Article 324, the petitioner argued. What are Electoral Bonds? […]
In News The government is making a concerted push for self-reliance in military technology, semiconductors and science-based businesses. About What is Deep Tech? Deep tech, or deep technology, refers to those startups whose business model is based on high tech innovation in engineering, or significant scientific advances. For deep tech, the business starts with and […]
In Context Commemorative Postage Stamp was released on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of PIN Code. About PIN code or a Postal Index Number in India is a six-digit numeric code in the Indian Postal system. It was introduced on 15 August 1972 by the then Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Communications, Shriram […]
Context Recently, the data published in the World Population Prospects, 2022 report of the United Department of Economic and Social Affairs show that India would surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2023. Present National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 It was based on the principle of voluntary and informed choice, target free approach […]
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