Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020
Why in news? The Central government passed Jammu And Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 recently. Details: The order defined new domicile rule for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) according to which a person residing in J&K for at least 15 years will now be eligible to be a domicile of the Union Territory. If a person has studied for a period of 7 years and appeared in class 10th […]
Lifeline Udan
Why in news: As part of India’s war against COVID-19, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched “Lifeline Udan” flights for the movement of medical and essential supplies across the country and beyond. Details: Under this initiative, 62 Lifeline Udan flights have been operated for five days towards March 2020 end, transporting over 15.4 tons […]
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 extended for one year
Why in news? Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020 extended for one year till 31st March, 2021. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Objectives of FTP 2015 – 20: To increase India’s merchandise and services exports from US$ 465. 9 billion in 2013-14 to US$ 900 billion by 2019-20. To increase India’s share in the […]
10th April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: Will COVID-19 affect the course of globalisation? A double whammy for India-Gulf economic ties A time for extraordinary action: State Investment Explained: Why children are less affected, more susceptible by COVID-19 Donald Trump threatens to stop money to WHO WILL COVID-19 AFFECT THE COURSE OF GLOBALISATION? Focus: GS-III Disaster Management, Indian Economy With several […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 10 April 2020
Contents: Increase rate in COVID-19 Positive cases, Plasma Therapy in Kerala, Odisha Lockdown MSMEs need huge package ‘Operation SHIELD’ at 21 locations in Delhi Ahmedabad adopts South Korean model Study points to community transmission World faces new ‘Great Depression’, Half a billion people face Poverty Inflation may drop to 2.4% in FY21: RBI Industrial output […]
April 9th Static Quiz on Indian History
PIB 9th April
Contents: MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act Integrated Government Online training’ (iGOT) ‘Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System’ MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act Why in news? It is clarified that MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act, which prohibits sex selection before or after conception. Details? It is reiterated that each Ultrasound […]
9th April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: Needed, greater decentralisation of power While taking over MPLADS funds, Centre must allocate judiciously A key arsenal in rural India’s pandemic fight Financing the Pandemic rescue package No lockdown for abuse NEEDED, GREATER DECENTRALISATION OF POWER Focus: GS-II Governance, GS-III Disaster Management Why in news? Over the course of the last few weeks, as […]