In News The Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled a digital version of ODOP gift catalogue. About ODOP initiative: It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas.  The scheme aims to turn every […]

In Context The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has started the Soil Mapping project in sub-Saharan Africa for better use of fertilisers, improving food security. About  Soil Mapping: It is a technique which has become usual within the so-called precision farming, which uses the most advanced technology to obtain the most accurate information about the […]

In News  Recently, Russia suspended  inspection under the new START treaty over western sanctions. About New START Treaty Treaty Structure: It is Treaty between the United States of America  It is a treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. It  enhances U.S. national security by placing verifiable limits on […]

In News  Senior electrochemical scientist Nallathamby Kalaiselvi has become the first woman director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. About Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR It is known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas,  It is a contemporary R&D organisation.  It has a dynamic network […]

Context  The government is working on to develop a “technology solution”, where grievances on social media platforms can be suo motu registered on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for action by the authorities concerned. About Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) It is an online platform available to the […]

Context In recent weeks, several arms of our polity have expressed concern over the culture of “freebies” in electoral politics.  Views on Freebies  The prime minister, in a thinly disguised attempt to delegitimize welfare announcements by political opponents, has called for an end to the “revdi” culture.  The prime minister invoked the “revdi culture” to […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Don’t disturb normal affairs with Sri Lanka: China to India (International Relations ) Why is a Chinese  ship’ heading for a Sri Lankan port, and what does it mean for India? GS 3  6 Macro Variable projections in uncertain times (Economy) […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Karnataka study shows eggs in mid-day meals help children’s growth (Polity and Governance) Know about PM- POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) scheme ,its objectives ,coverage and achievements    GS 2 10   Let’s debate freebies    A Disruption-mukt Parliament (Polity […]

In Context NITI Aayog’s seventh Governing Council meeting, chaired by Hon. Prime Minister was recently concluded in New Delhi. More about the meeting Highlights: The Governing Council discussed four key agenda items: Crop diversification and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds and other Agri-commodities; Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) in school education; Implementation of National […]

In News According to the Ministry of Home affair data, only three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers have offered themselves to be available for Central deputation. About Shortage of All India Services (AIS) officers continues to affect the Center with a low number of Indian Police Officers (IPS) opting for central deputation. Dip from previous: […]