Monthly Archives: April 2022
Mission Antyodaya
In Context This article argues that with the right momentum ‘Mission Antyodaya’ can help to transform rural India in terms of development and social justice. Background Constitutional Mandate: The Indian Constitution mandates local governments to prepare and implement plans for ‘economic development and social justice’ (Articles 243G and 243W). Complementary institutions and measures: The gram […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Ukraine war will impact Indo-Pacific: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen (International Relations) What are the major outcomes of Raisina Dialogue?How will the Ukraine war determine the future of Europe, but also “deeply affect the Indo-Pacific region and the rest […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 No limits to Russia-China ties, says EU chief amid Ukraine war (International Relations) What are the major takeaways from the annual Raisina Dialogue? The impact of the Ukraine war on the Indo-Pacific . GS 2 1 CJI mulls listing […]
Space Bricks
In News Indian Space Research Organisation and the Indian Institute of Science have developed a sustainable process of making bricks on the moon. About Bricks The process uses urea, lunar soil, bacteria and guar beans in the making of these bricks. Process The process of creating these bricks involves using urea which can be readily […]
Pranahita River
In News Maha Harathi and other special rituals marked the grand finale of the 12-day Pranahita river festival. The mega river festival is dedicated to worshipping the Pranahita. About Pranahita River It is a perennial river that provides sufficient water and food for wild creatures. It is a tributary of river Godavari and flows through […]
Kuril Islands
In News Recently, Japan’s Diplomatic Bluebook for 2022 described the Kuril Islands as being under Russia’s “illegal occupation”. Image Courtesy:TH What are the Kuril Islands/ Northern Territories? These are a set of four islands situated between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean near the north of Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido. Both Moscow and […]
All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey
In Context All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey is set to resume this year after a prolonged break. About All-India Household Consumer Expenditure Survey It is usually conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) every five years. It was used to arrive at estimates of poverty levels in different parts of the country . It is […]
Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
In News The government amended the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 in order to promote “Make in India” in military procurement. Key highlights of the amendment Indigenously sourced: All modernisation requirements of the defence services and Indian Coast Guard are to be indigenously sourced irrespective of the nature of the procurement. Import from foreign industry would […]
Trends in World Military Expenditure 2021: SIPRI
In News Recently, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published new data on global military spending. Key Findings All time high: World military spending continued to grow in 2021, reaching an all-time high of $2.1 trillion despite the economic fallout of the pandemic. Five Largest Spenders in 2021: The U.S, China, India, the […]
