Use of drones:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Science and technology, use of technology.   Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has sent a note on use of drones across various sectors to different ministries at the centre.   Where all can drones be effectively utilised? Ministry of Home Affairs: For surveillance, situational analysis, crime control, VVIP …

Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs):

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Context: Reserve Bank of India has released its list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) in 2021. It has identified the state-owned lender State Bank Of India and the private lenders ICICI Bank and HDFC …

Collective Security Treaty Organisation:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and agreements involving India.   Context: The Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) has dispatched troops to help quell mounting unrest in Kazakhstan as the police said dozens were killed trying to storm government buildings.   What’s happening in Kazakhstan? Long seen as one the most …

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 Registation for NGOs:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Role of NGOs.   Context: Among the 6,000 NGOs that did not have their FCRA registration renewed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently are also included the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the Ramakrishna Mission, and Shirdi’s Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST).   Please note: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) …