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Q. Gender equity in science is not only essential for the development of women but society as a whole. Discuss the steps taken by India in this regard. (15 Marks - 250 Words) Why this question? - The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, will incorporate a system of grading institutes - GATI, base... .Read more
Updated on 28 November, 2020 Target 2021
In News: India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted 7.5% in the second quarter of 2020-21, following the record 23.9% decline recorded in the first quarter, as per estimates released by the National Statistical Office . The country has now entered a technical recession with two successive quarters of negative growth. However, the econom... .Read more
Updated on 28 November, 2020 Target 2021 GS3 Economy
In the backdrop of Gender Disparity in Science: One of the focuses of the new Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, currently being drafted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), will be to increase the participation of women in science. Gender disparity in science : Gender inequality is the social process by which men an... .Read more
Updated on 28 November, 2020 Target 2021 GS1 Society Social issues & Justice
In News: Recently CBI officers probing the alleged rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit girl in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, arrived at the Gandhinagar-based Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) with the four accused for their brain electrical oscillation signature profiling (BEOSP) test to be conducted . Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Prof... .Read more
Updated on 28 November, 2020 Target 2021 GS3 Science and Technology
Context: Anger against the three central farm legislations has been simmering since September. For the last three days, thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been marching toward the national capital and are nearing the borders. After failing to garner support from their respective state governments, the farmers ... .Read more
Updated on 28 November, 2020 Target 2021 GS2 Agriculture
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