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INDIA RANKS AMONG LOWEST IN TERMS OF INTERNET QUALITY

Focus: GS-III Science and Technology, Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? India ranks among the lowest in the world in terms of Internet quality, according to the “Digital Quality of Life Index 2020” global research released by SurfShark. Details “Digital Quality of Life Index 2020”, researches on the quality of a digital wellbeing in 85 […]

MINIMUM AGE OF MARRIAGE FOR WOMEN: MAKE IT SAME

Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction The government’s decision to reconsider the minimum age of marriage for women is a step welcomed by many. Currently pegged at 18 years for women and 21 for men, the minimum age of marriage is a product of personal laws that mostly do not have equal rights for women. For […]

COMMITTEE FOR REFORMS IN CRIMINAL LAW: COLONIAL OR DECOLONIAL

Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law to undo the “colonial foundations of our criminal law”. The precise mandate of the Committee has not been put into the public. Reforms based on the Committee’s recommendations will have serious ramifications for every person […]

TIME FOR INDIA AND NEPAL TO MAKE UP

Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction When the Nepal-India dispute over the Himalayan territory of Limpiyadhura (Kalapani row) flared up, a series of events involving: Indian media coverage of Nepal, Accusation of Nepal acting under Chinese influence, Nepalese questioning of India’s commitment to ‘satyameva jayate’, Nepal’s claim that the true birthplace of Lord Ram was situated […]

CABINET APPROVES PROPOSAL FOR LEASING OUT THREE AIRPORTS

Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Union Cabinetchaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for leasing out three airports namely Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram airports of Airports Authority of India (AAI) through Public Private Partnership (PPP). Background and Details These projects will bring efficiency in service delivery, expertise, […]

NATIONAL RECRUITMENT AGENCY TO CONDUCT COMMON ELIGIBILITY TEST

Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? Cabinet approves creation of National Recruitment Agency (NRA), paving the way for a transformational reform in the recruitment process for central government jobs. This is not merely an administrative reform, but a huge socio-economic reform as well. The present recruitment agencies– Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) […]

PIB 19th August

Contents National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test Cabinet approves proposal for leasing out three airports NATIONAL RECRUITMENT AGENCY TO CONDUCT COMMON ELIGIBILITY TEST Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? Cabinet approves creation of National Recruitment Agency (NRA), paving the way for a transformational reform in the recruitment process for central government jobs. This […]

19th August – Editorials/Opinions Analyses

Contents Time for India and Nepal to make up Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law: Colonial or Decolonial Minimum age of marriage for women: Make it Same TIME FOR INDIA AND NEPAL TO MAKE UP Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction When the Nepal-India dispute over the Himalayan territory of Limpiyadhura (Kalapani row) flared up, a […]

Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 19th August 2020

Contents India ranks among lowest in terms of Internet quality IIP numbers and Industrial activity in lockdown ‘No-Go’ forests cleared for coal mining PM-CARES contribution need not be credited to NDRF: SC RBI unveils framework for retail payments entity Centre targets PSBs’ stake sale INDIA RANKS AMONG LOWEST IN TERMS OF INTERNET QUALITY Focus: GS-III […]