India- China (Lead Article) - (International Relations)
India - West Asia - (International Relations)
Models of Development for Indian States (Polity & Governance)
COVID Testing - (Science & Technology )
Nuclear Arsenal - (International Relations)
Van Dhan Yojana - (Social issues)
International Atomic Energy Agency - (International relation)
Question for the day
[{"explanation": "<p>Anti-body tests also known as serological tests, are used to find out the presence of virus in a body. </p>\n<p>In this method of testing, blood samples are used to find anti-bodies. This process also detects the quantity of antibodies that are produced by the immune system.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about Anti-Body Test</p>\n<ol>\n<li>This test is also known as serological test</li>\n<li>In this method, blood samples are used to assess the presence of anti-bodies.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Choose the correct options from the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee8ef217737d43a1d1c2d11", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only </p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef217737d43a1d1c2d12", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only </p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef217737d43a1d1c2d13", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef217737d43a1d1c2d14", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "None of the above"}], "question_id": "5ee8ef217737d43a1d1c2d10"}, {"explanation": "<p>Under the <strong>Additional Protocol</strong>, the <strong>IAEA</strong> is granted expanded rights of access to information and locations in the States.</p>", "question": "In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’ - <strong><br> </br></strong>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee8ef4b7737d43a1d1c2d17", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef4b7737d43a1d1c2d18", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef4b7737d43a1d1c2d19", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef4b7737d43a1d1c2d1a", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.</p>"}], "question_id": "5ee8ef4b7737d43a1d1c2d16"}, {"explanation": "<strong>Sagarika</strong> also known by the code names K-15 or B-05, is an <strong>Indian</strong> submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) with a range of 750 kilometres", "question": "What is ‘Sagarika’ in the context of Indian defence technology?<br/>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee8ef717737d43a1d1c2d1f", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Nuclear-powered submarine"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef717737d43a1d1c2d20", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Torpedo launch and recovery vessel"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef717737d43a1d1c2d21", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "Submarine-launched ballistic missile"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef717737d43a1d1c2d22", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier"}], "question_id": "5ee8ef717737d43a1d1c2d1e"}, {"explanation": "<ul>\n<li>Aims to promote Minor Forest Produces (MFPs)-centric livelihood development of tribal gatherers and artisans.</li>\n<li><strong>Van Dhan Vikas Kendras</strong>are constituted to provide skill up-gradation and capacity building training and setting up of primary processing and value addition facilities.</li>\n<li><strong>Implementation</strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Nodal ministry -<strong>Ministry of Tribal Affairs as Nodal Department</strong></li>\n<li>Implementing agency at the central level<strong>- TRIFED</strong> </li>\n<li>Implementing agency at the central level<strong>- </strong>the State Nodal Agency for MFPs and the District collectors.</li>\n<li>At local level the <strong>Kendras are proposed to be managed by a Managing Committee (an SHG) </strong>consisting of representatives of Van Dhan SHGs in the cluster.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>", "question": "<p>Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Van Dhan Yojana?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Nodal Ministry for its implementation is Ministry of Environment and Forest.</li>\n<li>It aims at promoting Minor Forest produce centric livelihood development.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee8ef977737d43a1d1c2d25", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef977737d43a1d1c2d26", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "2 only"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef977737d43a1d1c2d27", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee8ef977737d43a1d1c2d28", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Neither 1 nor 2"}], "question_id": "5ee8ef977737d43a1d1c2d24"}, {"explanation": "<p>Statement 1 is correct - INS Arihant, a 6,000-tonne submarine is the lead ship of India's Arihant class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Statement 2 is incorrect - India's land-based arsenal includes the Prithvi-1 with a range of 150 to 600 kilometers, the Agni-1 with a range of 700 kilometers, the Agni-2 with a range of 2,000 kilometers, the Agni-3 with a range of 3,000, the Agni-4 with a range of 3,500 kilometers, and the Agni-5 with a range of 5,000 kilometers.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>An intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) is a ballistic missile with a range of 3,000–5,500 km (1,864–3,418 miles), between a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) and an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements -</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Arihant class is a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines.</li>\n<li>Prithvi-1, Agni-1, Agni-2, Agni-3, and Agni-4 are intermediate-range ballistic missiles of India.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct option -</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5ee8efba7737d43a20c491ce", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "1 only"}, {"option_id": "5ee8efba7737d43a20c491cf", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "2 only"}, {"option_id": "5ee8efba7737d43a20c491d0", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5ee8efba7737d43a20c491d1", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "None of the above"}], "question_id": "5ee8efba7737d43a20c491cd"}]
Analysis of present geopolitical scenario to understand the reasons for Chinese assertion on the LAC
The author says that India needs a deeper analysis of the present geopolitical scenario to understand the reasons for Chinese assertion on the LAC.
It further analyses the effect of India's perceptible tilt towards America and how it is related to the present assertion of China on the LAC with India. Finally concludes by saying that India needs to Non aligned to reflect neutrality in its foreign policy and not become part of any coalition that would not be in India’s long-term interest.
So in this discussion, we will understand the following:
India's tilt towards
Bilateral relations are also deteriorating
China's Internal Dynamics
In pandemic crisis, bridging the gulf with West Asia
Economic relations between Indian and Middle East
India - West Asia
What steps should be taken?
Lessons for Yogi from Gandhi and Lee
In the backdrop of exodus of migrant workers the home governments like Uttar Pradesh have taken a resolve to build a model of development that accommodates all its citizens preventing future migrations from the state.
The article provides for a prescription towards that end drawing inspiration from philosophies of development advocated by Asian giants like Mahatma Gandhi and Lee Kuan Yew (founding father of Singapore
So in this discussion, we will understand the following:
Background: Growth-led development v/s Per-capita led development
Singapore Model of Development
Lesson for Indian States
Lessons from Gandhian Model of development
ICMR recommends use of faster COVID-19 testing
as the covid station in our country worsens rapidly, testing has become the mainstay in fight against it.
The trouble is that we our testing rates are lowest across the word.
One of the reasons is expensive and time consuming confirmatory test RT PCR.
But yesterday, The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended the use of Standard Q COVID-19 Ag antigen detection test in containment zones and healthcare settings in combination with the RT-PCR test.
So from the perspective of Prelims examination, it is important to cover
Various tests
Their advantages and disadvantages
Anti-Body Test
RT-PCR
India, China nuclear arsenals grow
SIPRI report about nuclear arsenals in South Asia
As per the latest report by Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)