Background In May 2020, as a part of the announcements made under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the Central government announced that it would allow commercial mining in the coal sector. What is commercial mining? Commercial mining allows the private sector …
Why in the news? As per Sajjid Chinoy, an economic expert, India and other countries of the world are taking a K-shaped economic recovery. Let us understand what K-shaped recovery is and also delve into its implications. About K shaped …
Why in the news? India has entered the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member in January 2021 and it will stay on the council for two years. It is the 8th time India is at the UN …
Why in the news? There has been an increase in Chinese presence in Indian ocean. India is countering Chinese presence through enhancing military strength and synergy with other Indian ocean nations. In the light of the adversary with China, a …
Why in the news? Global order is changing in the backdrop of the Covid Pandemic. The two heavyweights of Global order, USA and China are jabbing at each other without anyone of them being able to deliver any decisive knockout. …
Why in the news? The Supreme court in its recent judgement has given go to Central Vista projects and the new Parliament of India. Limiting itself strictly to “the procedures sanctioned by law”, the majority judgement concluded that the government …
The New Development Bank (NDB) created by the BRICS countries formally came into existence at the Ufa Summit (Russia) in 2015. It was established with the objective of financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies …
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas convention and mentioned that the lessons learnt by India during the pandemic have become an inspiration for the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, and this movement for self-reliance is meant to help others …