Rajnath opens defence startup challenge 5.0

General Studies – 3 Topics covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention   Context: Defence minister launched the 5th edition of the defence India start-up challenge (DSIC) under Innovations for defence excellence- defence innovation organization …

China for adoption of cultural symbols, language in Tibet

General Studies – 2  Topics covered: India and its Neighborhood- Relations, Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.    Context: At a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Chinese invasion of Tibet, a top Chinese official said  that “all-round efforts” are needed to ensure Tibetans speak standard spoken and written Chinese and share the …

Activists flay exemption to disability quota rule

General Studies – 2 Topics covered: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Context:       The Social Justice Ministry issued a notification saying that Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 , which provides for 4% reservation in jobs for …