Move to map COVID-19 after effects
Why in news? There were indications of COVID 19 induced diabetes among recovered patients. There was a move to collect the data on this globally to understand the effect of this relatively new and evolving virus Findings of the study The stress on the body associated with this virus could lead to long and short […]
Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA)
Why in news? Pakistan has allowed Afghanistan to send goods to India using the Wagah border. The decision is a part of Islamabad’s commitment under the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) About the agreement The APTTA is a bilateral trade agreement signed in 2010 by Pakistan and Afghanistan. It calls for greater facilitation in the […]
Voluntary National Review (VNR) of SDGs
Why in news? The NITI Aayog has recently presented India’s second Voluntary National Review at the UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, 2020. India VNR 2020 NITI Aayog prepared and presented India’s first VNR in 2017. The report is a comprehensive account of the adoption and implementation of the 2030 Agenda in India. […]
PRAGYATA guidelines
These guidelines have been developed from the perspective of learners, with a focus on online/blended/digital education for students who are presently at home due to lockdown. It provides a roadmap or pointers for carrying forward online education to enhance the quality of education. The guidelines will be relevant and useful for a diverse set of stakeholders […]
15 July 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
PIB 14th July
CONTENTS PRAGYATA guidelines Voluntary National Review (VNR) of SDGs PRAGYATA guidelines These guidelines have been developed from the perspective of learners, with a focus on online/blended/digital education for students who are presently at home due to lockdown. It provides a roadmap or pointers for carrying forward online education to enhance the quality of education. The guidelines […]
15th July – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
CONTENTS LOST OPPORTUNITY China’s policy dilemma challenge of schooling India’s offline millions LOST OPPORTUNITY Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Iranian government has decided to proceed with the construction of rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan, on its own without India’s support Reason for Exclusion of India from the project Iran has cited […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 15 July 2020
Contents Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) Move to map COVID19 aftereffects EU, India to meet on resuming FTA negotiations U.S. rejects Beijing’s claims in South China Sea Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) Why in news? Pakistan has allowed Afghanistan to send goods to India using the Wagah border. The decision is a part of Islamabad’s […]
INDICES & REPORTS FOR UPSC PRELIMS 2020 Part 2
Human Development Report & Index, 2019 Title: Beyond Income, Beyond Averages, Beyond Today: Inequalities in Human Development in the 21st Century. By United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Indices that form part of Human Development Report’19 Human Development Index (HDI) Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) Gender Development Index (GDI) Gender Inequality Index (GII) Multidimensional Poverty Index […]