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Pathways for Digital Inclusion

Pathways for Digital Inclusion Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In Context As India leads the conversation on digital public infrastructure (DPI) and digital transformation at the G20, it is an opportune moment to steer the wheel towards inclusive DPIs. What is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)?  DPI refers to digital solutions that enable basic functions […]

Headlines of the day 04-08-2023

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for licence The Hindu: (Page 1) Economy  Why Centre restricted laptop, PC and tablet imports? Will it boost the domestic firms? Coup in Niger The Hindu: (Page 12) IR What led to the coup in Niger?  Does it follow a […]

Daily Current Affairs – 03-08-2023

64th Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Council Meeting Syllabus: GS3/Environmental Conservation News At the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting in Brazil, the governing body approved the disbursement of $1.4 billion to accelerate efforts to tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises. More on the News The GEF governing board has approved plans to establish […]

The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis

The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis Syllabus: GS1/ Social Justice; GS2/ Government policies and interventions, GS3/ Indian Economy & Related Issues; Inclusive Growth and related issues In Context A detailed look at the Employees Provident Fund data reveals stagnation in formal employment in the country. About EPF’s data on employment   Since 2017, the Indian […]

Daily Current Affairs – 03-08-2023

64th Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Council Meeting Syllabus: GS3/Environmental Conservation News At the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting in Brazil, the governing body approved the disbursement of $1.4 billion to accelerate efforts to tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises. More on the News The GEF governing board has approved plans to establish […]

Headlines of the day 03-08-2023

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Jeddah: Hope for peace in Ukraine? The Hindu: (Page 8) Places in news  /IR Has the time for effective peace negotiations on Russia-Ukraine come? What is the peace plan proposed by China? Aadiperukku  The Hindu: (Page 9) Art and Culture What is the significance of Aadiperukku? Rajya Sabha […]

Daily Current Affairs – 02-08-2023

Rohini panel report on ‘sub-categorisation’ of OBCs Syllabus: GS2/Government policies and Interventions News The Justice G Rohini commission set up to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) submitted its report to the President of India recently. But, the contents of the report have not been made public as yet. Background The Kalelkar Commission,1953, […]

Headlines of the day 02-08-2023

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Lokmanya Tilak Award  The Hindu: (Page 1) History  What is the Lokmanya Tilak Award? Contribution of Lokmanya Tilak in the Freedom Struggle of India. GI tags for Goan mangoes and bebinca, crafts from Rajasthan and U.P. The Hindu: (Page 6) Economy / Intellectual Property Rights What is a […]

Daily Current Affairs – 01-08-2023

Hybrid Electric Vehicles Syllabus: GS3/Science and Technology Context Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a crucial element for the world’s transition to becoming net-zero.  What are Electric Vehicles? Any vehicle propelled by an electric drivetrain, taking electric power from a portable, electrical energy source, is called an Electric vehicle (EV). Different Types of EVs Hybrid […]

Headlines of the day 01-08-2023

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Akira Ransomware The Hindu/ Page 9 Cyber Security What is Ransomware? Its Concerns Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Urban The Hindu Page 12 Polity and Governance What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Urban?  Achievements of the the schemes El Nino Effect The Hindu Page 12 Geography What is El Nino? Effect […]