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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FAME scheme was launched under the National Mobility Mission Plan in 2015 in a phased manner. FAME – I was implementable during 2015-19 and now FAME – II will be implemented during 2019-22. The main objective of FAME –II is to encourage faster adoption of e-vehicles through demand creation and incentives one-vehicle. see all WHAT IS
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Automation can be stated as “the use of a computer to control the process of operation.” Industrial Revolution has always created jobs for humankind. The steam engine is a product of the first Industrial revolution added strength to humans muscles. In a similar way, the A.I as a result of the 4th Industrial revolution will
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Buddha said “To keep the body in good health is duty otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear”. Very rightly said but in a Modern world and fast morning life one seeks help from a doctor timely whose profession is considered equivalent to God in our country. Corruption in
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Cloud computing: Cloud computing is an on-demand service provided on the internet via remote servers. see all WHAT IS CYBER TERRORISM? It includes: Data storage Software Networking Databases E.g. Rather than saving contacts in your phone or something card, you can directly store them in Google contacts on the cloud. Cloud computing can be:- Public
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Climate resilience is a capacity to withstand and recover the lasts (socio-economic) caused due to climate change. Climate-resilient infrastructures (CRI) are of utmost importance in today’s dynamic world as it is not the disaster which kills but long towering buildings. Adopting CRI – Minimize the cost of reconstruction Protect vulnerable section from instantaneous damage Reduce
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Education is an instrument through which lives of people can be transferred. With coming of Right to Education Act of 2009 education to a large extent has universalized itself. Yet theirs remain various challenges which need to be dealt with properly: – Budget Allocation for education is only 2.5% approximately which should be increased for
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The life expectancy in India today is 67 years and by 2050 about 2090 of its population will comprise elderly people. It is desirable as people get to live more, spend more time with dear and near ones and made possible by better medical inventions. However, it also proposes challenges to security and policymakers It
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