[Question – 51] “The widening of the cyberspace and the penetration of the internet has created new challenges with respect to cybersecurity in India”-Elucidate (Marks -10) Demand of the Question – [] What is Cyberspace? [] Status of Cyber Space and penetration of internet in India. [] Challenges in the field. Suggestions to Improve. …
Syllabus Section- Science and Technology Why in news? The Minister of Earth Sciences, Science & Technology, and Health & Family Welfare Dr.Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the web-based application “Digital Ocean” developed by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) of M/o Earth sciences , during a Virtual Meeting held in New Delhi today. Significance • …
Syllabus Section: Economic and Social Development/ GS Paper III What is Inclusive Growth? The OECD defines inclusive growth as “economic growth that creates opportunity for all segments of the population and distributes the dividends of increased prosperity, both in monetary and non-monetary terms, fairly across society”. The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) perspective is …
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Syllabus Section: Environment and Ecology Why in News? One more wetland in India has been added to the list of recognised sites of international importance under the treaty of Ramsar Convention, taking the number of such wetlands in the country to 42, the highest in South Asia. The latest site to be added to the …
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Syllabus Section: Economy Why in News? The inauguration of the first driverless metro train shows how fast India is moving towards smart systems. About: • The first ‘driverless’ train will roll out on Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro. • Delhi metro is a network spread across the national capital and adjoining cities …
NEWS IMPULSE – INDIA’S FIRST DRIVERLESS METRO TO BE INAUGURATED | 28 DECEMBER Read More »
Syllabus Section: Art and culture Why in News? The Union Home minister distributed financial grants to 8,000 Namghars (traditional Vaisnavite monasteries of Assam) under the Assam Darshan programme. About: • Namghars (literally meaning Prayer House) are places for congregational worship associated with the entire Assamese community and the Ekasarana sect of Hinduism, in particular, that …
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Syllabus section: Economy/ Agriculture Introduction India is an agriculturally important country. Two-thirds of its population is engaged in agricultural activities. Agriculture is a primary activity, which produces most of the food that we consume. Besides food grains, it also produces raw material for various industries. India’s agriculture and allied sector contributing to around three-fourths …
The year 2020, apparently the base year for preparation of Prelims 2021 has been a roller coaster ride of emotional turmoil… Fear of Covid… anxiety due to lockdown… Happiness of opening of lockdown… lots of Social media, Netflix, Series and much more. I would not say that aspirants did not put their effort in studies, …
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Syllabus Section: International Relations/ GS Paper II Introduction The relationship between India and Sri Lanka is more than 2,500 years old. Both countries have a legacy of intellectual, cultural, religious and linguistic interaction. In recent years, the relationship has-been marked by close contacts at all levels. Trade and investment have grown and there is cooperation …
Syllabus section: Economy Why in news? Inauguration of Livelihood Enterprise Development Programme on Bakery & Food Processing. About: • It envisages conduct of livelihood promotion programmes in clusters. • There is provision for intensive training for skill building, refresher training, backward-forward linkages and handholding & escort supports. • It also encompasses the complete value chain …
NEWS IMPULSE – LIVELIHOOD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME | 18 DECEMBER Read More »
