What are they? Fast radio bursts (FRB) are extremely bright radio pulses from distant galaxies that last for only a few milliseconds. These brief and mysterious beacons have been spotted in various and distant parts of the universe, as well …
Background A pressure group is defined as a special interest group which seeks to influence Government policy in a particular direction and try to advance their own interests. Such groups do not seek Government control or responsibility for policy, and …
What is the PPV&FR Act? The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights’ Authority (PPV & FR) Act, 2001, provides an effective framework to conserve and encourage the development of various plant varieties. The Act was enacted as part of …
Context In India, we follow the First Past the Post System (FPTP) in our elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies. Under this system, the candidate who polls more than any other in a constituency is declared elected. This …
About the scheme Ayushman Bharat is a flagship scheme of Government of India launched to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It aims to holistically address the healthcare system at the primary, secondary and tertiary level, by adopting …
What’s in the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the revised model skill loan scheme aimed at providing access to skilling courses. The scheme empowers youth with financial support for advanced skilling through the instrument …
Context The Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Tribunal has disqualified two legislators under the anti-defection law. Anti-defection Law The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, commonly known as the anti-defection law, was introduced in 1985 with a view to curb the tendency among …
About APEC The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC operates as a cooperative, multilateral economic and trade forum. In APEC, all economies have an equal …