Context Brand new oil and gas block licensing policy is introduced this Wednesday which will open up 2.8 million square kilometers of sedimentary basins for exploration and production activities. Why government has come up with such policy? The lack of seismic sedimentary basin data had been hampering the oil and gas exploration and production sector… Continue reading Government’s new Hydrocarbon policy
Month: June 2017
Mobility in India set to get pricier
Context: A recently published study, “Indian auto-mobility 2020: A perceptive picture,” has forecast several key changes in the transport sector in the next few years. Details The study was conducted by the researchers of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and Bangalore, and the Central Road Research Institute, New… Continue reading Mobility in India set to get pricier
India – U.S. relations in the age of Trump
Context India – U.S summit gave positive vibe, with partnership favoring India. New understanding and agreements are on the board. Talks of Cooperation Trump spoke of both countries working together to create jobs and grow their economies and ensuring a trading relationship that is fair and reciprocal. More than 166,000 Indian students studied in the… Continue reading India – U.S. relations in the age of Trump
An introduction to the provisions of Breach of privilege
Context Editors of Hi Bangalore and Yelahanka Voice have been awarded one-year jail term and a fine of Rs 10,000 for libel. The Issue Karnataka assembly speaker K.B. Koliwad has sentenced Ravi Belagere of Hi Bangalore and Anil Raj of Yelahanka Voice for a year in jail for writing defamatory articles against legislators. Hi Bangalore… Continue reading An introduction to the provisions of Breach of privilege
National Health Policy 2017
The Union Cabinet approved the National Health Policy 2017 by replacing the previous policy which was framed 15 years ago in 2002. It aims at providing healthcare in an “assured manner” to all by addressing current and emerging challenges arising from the ever changing socio-economic, epidemiological and technological scenarios. It aims to raise public healthcare… Continue reading National Health Policy 2017
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
1. Discuss the importance of creating high-quality jobs in the industry and services sector.(GS 3) Live Mint Introduction:- By the end of this decade, India will have around 800 million people between 20 and 65 years of age or what can be loosely considered to be the potential labour force. To accommodate it, it becomes even… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
Antarctica Treaty and India
Context India is drafting a dedicated Antarctica policy and a law to have a clear policy on the consequences of its activities in the region. Dakshin Gangotri, has weakened and become just a supply base. A committee that includes Biman Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat National Law University, has been asked to draft the new ‘Antarctica law.’… Continue reading Antarctica Treaty and India
Need of new National Education policy
Context K. Kasturirangan to head the committee commissioned for drafting the National Education Policy Educational system of India necessitates a complete overhaul in the Education Policy. Current state Of National Education Policy The PEW Research Centre in New York, released a research study stating that Indian school educational system is at the bottom of the… Continue reading Need of new National Education policy
Must Read News Articles – June 30
Archives GS 1 Social issues A school without textbooks: (Indian Express, Editorial) We need to nurture skills, encourage children to engage with environment. GS 2 Government policies The task before the sentinel: (The Hindu, Editorial) It is time the Chief Justice of India set up the larger Bench to examine privacy challenges to Aadhaar. Parliament and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 30
Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. Discuss the importance of creating high-quality jobs in the industry and services sector. (GS 3) Live Mint 2. How can ‘Make in India’ address the constraints in the manufacturing… Continue reading Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – June 30