India is geographically placed adjacent to a stable nation. Thus its national security architecture has to be robust. However, it has a major shortcoming in today’s scenario— India does not have a national security policy. through, it is useful case India has to make a flexible decision which should not be found by a strict […]
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The agriculture sector is engaging almost 51% population directly or indirectly and contributing only 17% of GD. However over a certain period of time agriculture production is on the rise after the implementation of Government Schemes such as PM-Fasal Beema Yojana, Krishi Sichai yojana, PM-Krishan yojana, Kisan Credit Card Yojana etc. Agrarian distress:– Small landholding.
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Rape cases in India are increasing day by day. Recently a minor was raped by a local in Boudipur District of Kashmir. A similar case has been seen in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. see all WHY IS PUBLIC SAFETY FOR WOMEN A BIG CONCERN? Rape is the fourth most vicious crime against women in India.
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Budget is an annual financial statement released by finance minister every year. It is mentioned in article 11. It provides a clear outlay of expenditures for the coming financial year. Outcome budget: It is generally a process card about how much result has been acquired in various minifies and departments by using budget allocation. It
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The PC and PNDT Act, 1994 was enacted to address the declining sex rated in India. It had deteriorated to 927 is 1991. It learns the use of sex solution techniques before and after conceptions. The Supreme Court has recently upheld the provisions in the act which criminal sex non-maintenance of medical records by obstetricians
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Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction (GFDRR) Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction (GFDRR) is a global partnership that helps developing countries to understand and reduce their vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change. Recently, India has been chosen co-chair the consultative Groovy (CG) of GFDRR, for fiscal year 2020. India got membership of CG
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How gender budgeting works: – Reappropriation – Reappropriation of budgeting allowances rather than increasing budgetary allowances to gender needs. Reorientation –Reorientation of programmes rather than increasing expenditure in a particular score. Why gender budgeting is need of India? The earlier expect of Nickle down effect of macroeconomic policy is not responsive to the gender needs
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Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world surrounded by India, Africa and South East Asian countries from three sides. Location of Indian Ocean (IO) faster various opportunities related to- Economic opportunity Defence/security Energy Cultural Tourism Geopolitical Economic opportunities for Indian – It provides trade route from European and Middle East Countries via
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India is proving to natural disasters – floods, earthquakes, cyclones, heat waves, forest fires, droughts, etc. The recent Cyclone Fani causes destruction in coastal parts of Odisha, In this context, catastrophe bonds have come to the fore. These are insurance bonds which cover large scale disasters for a period of 3-5 years. Ex. GIC India
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Internet is the network of globally connected computer systems which uses Internet protocol for linking such systems. Since it’s an option, when it was able to send low volumes of data, the same ‘data packet’ techniques has increased the capacity of the internet. It has a far reaching impact upon the daily life of humans
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Recently India has invited by BIMSTEC to attained the oath ceremony of an Indian prime minister but did not invite SAARC nation, perhaps India wants to keep away from Pakistan. BIMSTEC is very important in terms of demographic dividend and GCP. In an effort to integrate the region grouping was formed in 1997, originally with
In the times of severe environmental degradation and depleting natural sources, renewable sources of energy are needs to one exhausted. Among the various renewable sources, India has been gifted with great potential for harvesting solar energy. see all WHAT IS FAME PHASE 2 SCHEME? Major reasons for the development of solar energy in India are
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Cyber Crime Crimes committed over the platforms which use the internet are cyber crimes Example – Bank thefts Stealing confidential information Introducing privacy Fake news, radicalization, involuntary phonography, etc. see all WHAT IS CYBER TERRORISM? The variety of cybersecurity threats being witnessed today are – As digitization has increased tremendously with programs like Aadhaar in
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As the climate is changing day by day, the atmospheric temperature also increases because of the greenhouse gases, Ozone layer depletion, etc. All these impact the health of the community of the grey nation. Hence, taking a cooling action plan is a need of the hour. Objectives of the India’s cooling action plan – Reduces
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Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana is a government of India initiative to empower deprived sections, aim to achieve integrated development of selected villages by the convergent implementation of all referent control and state scheme. Launched in March 2010, to be implemented in 7000 villages with more than 50% sc population.
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Rohingyas are an ethnic group belonging to the Muslim community in Myanmar. However, the country has not given its people its citizenship. The Rohingyas, in large number, fled Myanmar owing to large scale ethnic cleansing allegedly committed by the Myanmar army. About 7 lakhs of them fled Bangladesh after they were attacked in which many
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Microplastics Microplastics are plastic particles having a diameter of less than 5mm. They can be of 2 types. Microplastics – Primary- Particles were already less than 5mm diameter. e.g. microbeads, microfiber. Secondary -Created from the degradation of larger plastics. e.g. plastic bags. fishing nets. see all The threats posed by microplasticsare : They are consumed
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As per NFHS – 4 [2015 – 16] the percentage of stunted children below 9 years and underweight are 38.4% to 35.2% respectively. It is the sign of chronic under nutrition, which if not addressed can become a health emergency in India. Impact of malnourishment – High IMR Low weight birth Anaemic mothers Poor learning
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Under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana was launched with an objective to reduce the financial burden on the poor and vulnerable society. Arising out of catastrophic hospitals episodes. Features of PMJAY- Access to quality health services Seeks to accelerate India programs towards the achievement of universal health coverage. Accelerate to
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Educational institutions have been one preserve of upper caste and rich with affirmative action in form of caste-based reservations, however, their chignonhas been challenged to significant content, often through harassment, disgrace and coercion critically analysis the statement in the light of recent incident of Mumbai Doctor’s suicide owing to caste hared discrimination. The SC and
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