Monthly Archives: September 2022
Child Mortality
In Context India has achieved significant landmarks in the reduction of Child Mortality as per the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2020. Report highlights Since 2014, the country has been witnessing a progressive reduction in Infant Mortality Rate, Neonatal Mortality Rate, and Under-five Mortality Rate Infant Mortality Rate Infant Mortality Rate has registered a two-point […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 UNSC: Jaishankar takes tough stand on Russia, targets Beijing also (International Relations) What are key takeaways from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session on Ukraine? GS 3 1 DGCA raises concern over 5G rollout, writes to telecom […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Maoist movement is now on the ebb along the Andhra Odisha boundary (Internal Security) What is naxalism? Discuss various reasons for naxalism and government efforts to root out naxalism from the country. GS 2 6 Supreme Court reserves […]
Freeing the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)
In News The recent investigative series in The Indian Express indicates a continuing bias in the functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI)and the Enforcement Directorate(ED) Despite several observations made by the Supreme Court of India (SC) against the inefficient functioning of the CBI nothing has happened to improve the situation. About CBI It is […]
Yield Curve Control
In News Recently, the Bank of Japan has stuck to its policy of yield curve control which is triggering another decline in the country’s currency. About Yield Curve Control Yield curve control is another way of interest-rate setting that involves buying as much U.S. Treasurys and government-backed debt as necessary to keep yields below a […]
Sparsh Initiative
In News The Defence Accounts Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank, to onboard them as Service Centres under the System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) initiative, across more than 14,000 branches throughout India. About SPARSH It is a web-based system for processing the pension claims and crediting […]
Tomistoma
In News Recently, a study suggests that attacks on humans in Indonesia by Tomistoma may be increasing due to increasing intrusion in their habitat. The tomistoma (Tomistoma schlegelii) is a shy and reclusive species that typically retreats from areas with a high degree of human activity. About Tomistoma Native: The tomistoma is a large, slender-snouted […]
Article 192 (2) of the Constitution
In News Recently, the Election Commission (EC) has turned down Jharkhand Chief Minister’s request to disclose its opinion shared with the state Governor in the disqualification matter against him. About Article 192 (2) Any communication between the EC and a Governor is “privileged” under Article 192 (2) of the Constitution and revealing it before an […]
Popular Front of India
In News Recently, as many as 100 people linked to the Popular Front of India have been arrested following searches by the National Investigation Agency in connection with anti-terror activities. What is the Popular Front of India? The PFI was created in 2007 through the merger of three Muslim organisations in southern India: The National […]
