Special economic zones (SEZ) are delineated explicitly as duty-free enclaves. They are deemed to be foreign territory for the purpose of trade operations and duties and tariffs. Read further to know more about Special Economic Zones. The government has recently released a draft Development … [Read more...] about Special Economic Zone (SEZ) : All you need to know about
Archives for October 2022
Internet Shutdowns
Internet shutdowns may be defined as an intentional disruption of internet or electronic communications for a specific population or location, to exert control over the flow of information. Read further to know more about the socio-economic impacts of internet shutdowns in India. Internet shutdowns … [Read more...] about Internet Shutdowns
Chief Of Defence Staff-CDS
The discussions regarding CDS first began with the Kargil review committee constituted in 1999. It had recommended the creation of a common interface between the ministry of defense and the service headquarters. This was further re-examined by a group of ministers constituted in 2001. All these … [Read more...] about Chief Of Defence Staff-CDS
IPEF: What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has been launched by US President and Joined by 12 other countries including India. The IPEF is a significant step toward establishing free and fair trade with nations that share the same values of a rule-based international order and a transparent economic … [Read more...] about IPEF: What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
National Logistics Policy 2022: A Way Towards Growth
The National Logistics Policy 2022 will establish a single-window e-logistics market and put an emphasis on developing skills, competitiveness, and employment for MSMEs. The National Logistics Policy's objective is to create a trusted, robust, cost-effective, technologically enabled, integrated, … [Read more...] about National Logistics Policy 2022: A Way Towards Growth
Women Freedom Fighters: The Unsung Heroines
Are you curious to find out more about the significant but unsung women freedom fighters who influenced the Indian National Movement? To learn more, keep reading. A topic for the UPSC Mains 2021 Essay exam was "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." The topic's main draw was women's … [Read more...] about Women Freedom Fighters: The Unsung Heroines
NLP: National Logistics Policy
The need for a National Logistics Policy (NLP) was felt since the logistics cost in India is high as compared to other developed economies. Reduced logistics cost improves efficiency cutting across various sectors of the economy, encouraging value addition and enterprise. Read more about NLP in this … [Read more...] about NLP: National Logistics Policy
Geothermal Energy
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), a state-owned exploration company, recently has begun drilling its first well in Puga (Ladakh) to generate electricity using geothermal power, reducing Ladakh's reliance on diesel generators. Read the article to know more about geothermal energy. What … [Read more...] about Geothermal Energy
Ageing India: Concerns, Concepts and Government Schemes
What are the demographic patterns in India as it ages? What are the issues that surround it? What are the many government programs that help India's senior citizens? To learn more, continue reading. From the moment of conception until death, every human being experiences the continual, … [Read more...] about Ageing India: Concerns, Concepts and Government Schemes
DART Mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test)
DART Mission was launched by NASA to study the case of any asteroid heading towards Earth in the future. It will be studying the collision with the asteroid Dimorphos. Read here to know the details of the mission. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched its Double … [Read more...] about DART Mission (Double Asteroid Redirection Test)
