What are Government Securities (G-Secs)? G-Secs are tradable instruments like bonds issued by the Central Government or the State Governments with a promise of repayment upon maturity. The Central Government can issue both treasury bills and bonds while the State …
NEWS In the current moment, it is important to be clear why comparisons with China are not only deceptive but also dangerous. COMPARING DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS CHINA China’s developmental pathway over the last century has been spectacular. No country in history …
Why in News? Senior police officers of the Interpol’s member countries have endorsed measures to boost the role of its National Central Bureaus (NCBs), in view of the evolving ransomware threats. What is ransomware? Ransomware is malware that employs encryption …
About the Portal The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) portal for elderly persons. The SAGE portal will be a “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services by credible start-ups. It …
About Jal Jeevan Mission Launched in 2019, the chief objective of the Mission is to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024 and thereby ensuring potable water supply in adequate quantity i.e. @ 55 lpcd …
About APEDA The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act,1985. The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC). …
What is a moss? Mosses are non-flowering plants which produce spores and have stems and leaves, but don’t have true roots. Instead of roots they have rhizoids, which are small hairlike structures. Their main function is anchoring the plant to …
Why in news? Scientists have for the first time detected gravitational waves produced by the collision of a neutron star and a black hole. Previous gravitational wave detections have spotted black holes colliding, and neutron stars merging but not one …
Context The death of Father Stan Swamy, a Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist, while in judicial custody, has brought to focus the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) under which he was imprisoned. The stringent nature of UAPA which renders …