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Use of ICT in Education

Recently, the Bihar Education Project Council (BEPC) has launched a mobile application and plans to book a slot with the All India Radio (AIR) for...

13 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Ebola Death in Democratic Republic of Congo

Why in News According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded a second Ebola death in days following more...

13 Apr 2020 News Analysis

MPLAD Scheme

This article is based on “For better use: On MPLADS funds” which was published in The Hindu on 09/04/2020. It talks about issues...

11 Apr 2020 News Editorials

Revoke Order Weakening PCPNDT Act: AIDWA

Why in News The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) has asked the government to withdraw an order that could weaken the...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Meal Scheme Hit Due to Lockdown

Why in News Due to Covid-19 lockdown, implementation of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is affected in large pockets across...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Warning on Scarcity of Drugs and Medical Devices

Why in News Recently, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has warned of a nationwide shortage of medicines and medical devices. It has urged the...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

NBFCs Face Moratorium Issue with Banks

Why in News Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) may face a tough time following the Reserve Bank of India’s recent directive on providing...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

India-Pak Tension Amidst Covid-19

Why in News Recently, India has said that the degree of seriousness of each South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member-nation...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Talks on Oil Cut Deal at G-20

Why in News Recently, at G20 talks, top oil nations pushed to finalise a deal on oil cuts to lift prices slashed by the coronavirus crisis. Key...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

ADB Assures Covid-19 Support Package

Why in News The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has assured the Ministry of Finance of USD 2.2 billion (about Rs 16,500 crore) support to India in its...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Swachhata App

Why in News The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched a revised version of the existing Swachhata-MoHUA App to handle queries...

11 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Covid-19 and Globalization

This article is based on “Will COVID-19 affect the course of globalisation?” “Internationalising the Covid-19 crisis”,...

10 Apr 2020 News Editorials

Alternative Market Channel for Farmers

Why in News In Maharashtra, an alternative market channel aids the impact on production and distribution of agricultural commodities as a result of...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Remote Monitor for Covid-19 Cases

Why in News Recently, Bharat Electronics Ltd. and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh, have jointly developed a remote...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Monetary Policy Report

Why in News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its Monetary Policy Report (MPR). The report follows the unscheduled monetary policy...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants. The sanctuary is covered by southern...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Measures for Farmers’ Welfare

Why in News The Government has taken up measures to protect farmers facing obstacles during the lockdown due to Covid-19. Measures for Fruit and...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

No Orders of Hydroxychloroquine to BCPL

Why in News It has been alleged that the central government is not giving orders to the Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (BCPL) to...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Industrial Output Grows in February

Why in News According to recent data released by the National Statistical Office, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) accelerated at 4.5% in...

10 Apr 2020 News Analysis

Domestic Violence During Lockdown

This article is based on “Addressing domestic violence: A forgotten agenda while locking India down” which was published in Observer...

09 Apr 2020 News Editorials