Tag: GS 3
One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)
In News Recently, Assam has become the 36th State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC). About One Nation One Ration Card Ministry: It was rolled out by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in 2019. Aim: To ensure hassle-free delivery of subsidised food grains to all migratory beneficiaries anywhere in […]
Pink Bollworm
In News Pink bollworm (PBW) infestation is seen spelling trouble for cotton growers in the Northern States of Punjab and Haryana. About Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) It is one of the most destructive pests of cotton. Originally reported in India in 1842, it has spread throughout the cotton-producing countries, causing annual crop losses . It […]
Hybrid Securities
In News Recently, Sebi has set up an advisory committee on hybrid securities under KV Kamath on issues related to development and regulation of primary and secondary markets of hybrid securities in the country. Hybrid Security It is a single financial security that combines two or more different financial instruments. Hybrid securities, often referred to […]
India’s Emerging Twin Deficit Problem
In News Recently, the Ministry of Finance in its latest Monthly Economic Review cautioned the re-emergence of the twin deficit problem in the Indian economy. About Twin Deficit Twin deficit identity is used to refer to a nation’s current account deficits and a simultaneous fiscal deficit. A fiscal deficit is a budget shortfall. The fiscal […]
5 Years of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
In Context Five years after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force, the much-debated indirect tax regime seems to be finally stabilising. Objectives and need of GST The reasons for adopting a single rate structure in most countries are to have a simple tax system, prevent misclassifications and litigations arising therefrom, and to […]
Standard for Artificial Intelligence (AI)Ethics
In Context UNESCO’s global agreement on the ethics of AI can guide governments and companies alike. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. The historical evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dates back to the year 1996 when Deep Blue AI defeated the then […]
Operation Sankalp
In News INS Trikand is currently deployed in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as part of Operation Sankalp. On an average 16 Indian-flagged merchant vessels are being provided safe passage each day in the Gulf region. About the Mission Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations, code named Op SANKALP, in the Gulf Region on […]
First notification for recruitment of Agniveers
In News Recently, the Indian Army issued the first notification for recruitment of Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme. About Registration will be opened from July 2022 onwards by respective AROs [Army Recruiting Office] for Agniveer general duty, Agniveer technical, Agniveer technical (aviation/ammunition examiner), Agniveer clerk/store keeper technical, Agniveer tradesman 10th pass and Agniveer tradesman 8th […]
Spiny Horntail
In News Recently , Rare dragonfly named Spiny Horntail was discovered in the Kottiyoor forests of Kannur of Kerala. Image Courtesy:TH About The species that is known to be endemic to the Western Ghats was discovered in Maharashtra earlier this year. Prior to their finding, the dragonfly genus Burma Gomphus was represented by three species […]
