PIB 23rd July
Contents Restrictions on Public Procurement from certain countries Permanent Commission to Women Officers in Army Largest Solar Power Plant of Navy Commissioned Study in India Programme RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC PROCUREMENT FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Government of India today amended the General Financial Rules 2017 to enable imposition of […]
24 July 2020, Static Quiz on Indian Geography
23rd July – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Another front: On India, Bhutan and China The significance of Kakrapar-3 Set up a High Court for Puducherry ANOTHER FRONT: ON INDIA, BHUTAN AND CHINA Focus: GS-II International relations Why in news? For the third time China repeated its claim that Bhutan’s eastern boundary was a “disputed” area with Bhutan. A look at the […]
23 July 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 23 July 2020
Contents Covid-19 may further skew India’s tax profile What was said recently about India – U.S. U.S. orders China to close Texas consulate Security agencies red-flag firms with connection to Chinese govt. 24% of Rajya Sabha members face criminal cases COVID-19 MAY FURTHER SKEW INDIA’S TAX PROFILE Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Introduction, How Indirect tax […]
HIV/AIDS VULNERABLE GROUPS PETITION GLOBAL FUND
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? Deprived of sources of livelihood during the pandemic, sex workers, transpersons, gay and bi-sexual men, drug users and people living with HIV/AIDS have petitioned the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) protesting against being ignored by government and multilateral agencies in coronavirus (COVID-19) related emergency relief […]
HOUSE PANEL: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER FOR MIGRANT WORKERS
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour has recommended that the government introduce a social security number for migrant workers, especially those working in the unorganised sectors which are beyond the purview of the labour laws. The Rationale Behind the recommendation Such a number is essential to avert situations […]
CHINA REPEATS CLAIM ON BHUTAN’S EAST
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? China said that it has offered Bhutan a “package solution” to its boundary dispute, reviving a reference to its 1996 proposal for a territory swap to give Bhutan the disputed areas in its north in exchange for the disputed western areas, including Doklam. Forcing a Border Settlement? The […]
INDIA CLOSE TO LIMITED TRADE DEAL WITH U.S.
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, GS-II International Relations Why in news? India and the U.S. have “almost” finalised a limited trade deal, Commerce Minister said. Details Commerce Minister also reiterated what both countries have declared earlier — that the longer-term plan is to work towards a comprehensive trade deal. As an intermediate step between the imminent […]
FALL IN HOSPITALISATIONS IN 2017-18
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? Latest survey on the state of India’s health by the National Statistical Office shows that – Fewer Indians reported ailments or required hospitalization in 2017-18 as compared to 2014. Details The NSO Survey shows that the number of Indians reporting ailments dropped by more than 2% points […]