Rebuilding Trust in Data: Analyzing the New Standing Committee on Statistics Context: The establishment of a new Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in India that is tasked with advising on official data, including household surveys conducted by […]
India gains seven points to 80 on the passport index Context India moved up seven spots in the Henley Passport Index in 2023, moving from 87th to 80th place, while the number of nations that provide Indian passport holders visa-free travel remains the same. What […]
India supports U.N. on Black Sea initiative Context: India expressed its support for the UN’s efforts to carry out the Black Sea Grain initiative and its desire for a speedy end to the deadlock. Background Of the Black Sea Initiative Agriculture in Ukraine is Important: […]
Manufacturing ecosystem for Airbus C-295 aircraft taking shape in India Context: The first C-295 transport aircraft will be delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in September; in preparation, Airbus has trained six pilots in Seville, and 20-person maintenance staff is presently undergoing training. What […]
40% of Districts Do Not Have Nursing Colleges Context According to data received by The Hindu from the Health Ministry, there are no nursing colleges in 40% of the districts in India. In reality, three western States only have 17% of the nursing institutions, compared […]
Digital time vouchers Context: In a recent development, the Election Commission of India has taken the decision to distribute digital time vouchers to National and State political parties for their election campaigning on Doordarshan and All India Radio. About: 1. The Election Commission of India […]
Reservation in Promotion for Persons with Disabilities in Government Jobs Context: The issue of reservation in the promotion of persons with disabilities in government jobs and the subsequent withdrawal of reservation in promotion for disabled individuals in Groups A and B by the Department […]
Revisiting the Indus Waters Treaty: A Path to Sustainable Water Management Context: The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960, which is an agreement between India and Pakistan regulating the use of the Indus River and its tributaries. Relevance: GS – 02 (India and its Neighborhood) […]