Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendras
The main objective of the scheme is to increase the care, protection and development of women across the country. Improving the child sex ratio, survival of new born girl child,…
More than just a counting game
World Toilet Day: November 19, 2017, was World Toilet Day, with the theme ‘Wastewater and Faecal Sludge Management’. There is greater awareness about the importance of using toilets, largely due…
GS Mains Paper-1 Analysis (Coverage by IAS ABHIYAN Team)
How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? (150 words, 10 marks) Sources-Extensively covered…
New monsoon forecasting tool
Scientists have developed a new tool for objectively defining the onset and demise of the Indian Summer Monsoon - a colossal weather system that affects millions of people annually. The…
The renewed debate on Tipu Sultan
What is the mainstream narrative on Tipu Sultan? Tipu was the son of Haider Ali, a professional soldier who climbed the ranks in the army of the Wodeyar king of…
Migration and Food Security
Background: Migration as a growing phenomenon, is a critical determinant in shaping global economic, political and social policies. And while migration has been a source of economic and cultural benefits,…
Levels and Trends in Child Mortality 2017
India is among the five countries - Pakistan, Nigeria, Congo and Ethiopia being the others-responsible for half of all new—born deaths in the world, according to a UN report. The…
Ensure State panels for women are set up: SC
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre if state commissions for women (SCW) actually exist. The top court raised the question as it dealt with the issue of precarious conditions…
The river-linking plan
Context: The government is all set to begin work on an estimated $87 billion plan to connect around 60 of India’s largest rivers; this includes the Ganga. Once complete, it…
What’s interesting about neutron stars merging?
The discovery On August 17, this year, the LIGO and VIRGO detectors picked up another disturbance due to a gravitational wave. The signal was different from the earlier four they…