Tag: GS 2
NEAT 3.0
In News Recently, the Union Education Minister launched National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) 3.0. More in News Currently, more than 12 lakh socially and economically disadvantaged students have received the benefits of free ed-tech course coupons worth over ?253 crores under NEAT 3.0. National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) About: The Ministry of Education […]
Prevention of Nuclear Weapons Spread
In News Recently, China, Russia, U.S., U.K., France pledged to prevent nuclear weapons spread setting aside rising West-East tensions to reaffirm a goal of a nuke-free world. The statement issued after NPT review was postponed due to COVID-19. Objectives and need behind the move This common statement on a major issue of global security has […]
China builds new bridge on Pangong Tso
In News China is building a new bridge on Pangong Tso which will provide an additional axis to deploy troops faster between the north and south banks of the lake, and closer to the LAC. About the Bridge The bridge: is being constructed more than 20 km east of Finger 8 on the lake’s north […]
What is Hate Speech?
In News Recently, the Vice-President of India spoke out against hate speech, saying it goes against the country’s culture, Constitution and ethos. What is Hate Speech? There is no international legal definition of hate speech, and the characterization of what is ‘hateful’ is controversial and disputed. The term hate speech is understood as any kind […]
Census and NPR
In News The first phase of the census and collection of details to update the National Population Register (NPR) have been postponed at least till September 2021. Background The Registrar General of India (RGI) had in December 2021 informed the States that freezing of boundaries of districts, sub-districts, tehsils, talukas, police stations etc. has been […]
RCEP: Asia readies world’s largest trade deal
In News Trade barriers between most countries in the Asia Pacific will be lowered significantly from January 1 as the world’s largest free trading bloc opens for business. It includes China and excludes the U.S. About RCEP Trade bloc: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a trade deal between the 10-member Association of Southeast […]
Draft National Air Sports Policy (NASP 2022)
In News The government released a draft national policy for air sports in the country that will require entities providing these services and their equipment to be registered, as well as be liable for penalties. Major Highlights Two-tier governance structure: The policy proposes a two-tier governance structure for air sports in the country, which will […]
Report on Revision of EWS criteria
In News Recently ,the government has accepted the report of a three-member panel constituted to revisit the Economical Weaker Section (EWS) criteria Background Petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the income criteria for the EWS quota in the NEET exam that determines admissions to medical colleges. A special committee set up to […]
Sahitya Akademi Awards
In News Recently, The Sahitya Akademi announced its awards for 2021 for literary works in 20 languages, including novels in Assamese and English by Anuradha Sarma Pujari and Namita Gokhale respectively. About Sahitya Akademi Awards It was established in 1954, is a literary honour. It is conferred by Sahitya Akademi which is India’s National Academy […]
