Yearly Archives: 2021

In Context- Sufficient preparatory work had not been undertaken for introducing 5G services in India and the country is likely to witness only partial deployment by 2021-end or early 2022 according to Standing Committee on Information Technology The panel has sought the reason for delay from the Department of Telecom (DoT). Key Highlights: Issues As […]

In News-Recently,  Tamil Nadu state government has given its approval for the creation of a fifth tiger reserve in Tamil Nadu named Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR). The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) gave in-principle approval under Section 38 V(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 last month. The last tiger reserve was notified six […]

In News-The NITI Aayog has commissioned a study to examine the “unintended economic consequences” of judicial decisions that have hindered projects on environmental grounds. Why Needed? Judicial decisions have far-reaching economic impacts which are often not taken into account at the time of decision making. The absence of ex-ante analysis of the economic costs associated […]

In News: The First High-Level Dialogue (HLD) as agreed under 15th India-EU Leaders Summit, 2020 was held on 5th Jan 2021. Key Outcomes: Challenges Ahead: For a successful India-EU trade pact both need to be harmonious, strong and stable but the situation seems a bit different. Few challenges are as listed below: Way Forward: As […]

In News: A report released on the basis of Caller profiles to Kiran Helpline (1800-599-0019) by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE) has revealed huge insight in status of Mental Health of India. Key Findings of Report: Men seek more help than females. Maximum people […]

In News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had concluded the USD 400 million currency swap agreement in July last year under the SAARC currency swap framework. It was extended for 3 months on Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)’s request. Further extension requires Sri Lankan negotiations with […]

Glacial Burst In News: Recently, a glacial burst on Nanda Devi has triggered an avalanche and caused flash floods in Rishiganga and Dhauliganga rivers in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.   Major Points: It washed away at least two hydroelectric power projects, the 13.2 MW Rishiganga hydroelectric power project and 520 MW NTPC Tapovan-Vishnugad project (also […]

In News: Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration has restored high-speed mobile Internet for the first time since 5th August 2019. The Home department revoked the restrictions on mobile data services and fixed-line Internet after the advice of a special committee and upon careful review of the overall security situation in the UT. The […]