PIB 19th January 2021
Contents Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana National Logistics Policy National IPR policy 2016 PARAKRAM DIWAS Desert Knight-21 National Education Policy 2020 MeitY Quantum Computing Applications Lab PRADHAN MANTRI AWAS YOJANA Focus: GS 2;Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 19 January 2021
Contents Supreme Court directive on quota in promotions U.K. invites PM Modi for G7 summit Experts to be assigned to review State labour laws SUPREME COURT DIRECTIVE ON QUOTA IN PROMOTIONS Context: The Supreme Court asked Attorney General K.K. Venugopal to compile the various issues being raised by States with regard to the application of […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 17 & 18 January 2021
Contents Russia withdraws from Open Skies Treaty K-shaped economic recovery explained Earthquake and Volcano eruption in Indonesia India’s trade with China falls in 2020 RUSSIA WITHDRAWS FROM OPEN SKIES TREATY Context: Russia pulled out of the Open Skies Treaty (OST) citing earlier withdrawal of the USA from the treaty. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of […]
18th January 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Content Update debate The unravelling of liberal globalism Editorial: Update debate Context: WhatsApp’s decision to delay the update of its privacy policy, following a backlash from its users, is an implicit acknowledgement of the increasing role played by perceptions about privacy in the continued well-being of a popular service. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Historical underpinnings […]
PIB 13th & 14th January 2021
Contents NCAVES India Forum 2021 India and UAE: Scientific and Technical Cooperation NCAVES INDIA FORUM 2021 Context: Three live sessions of NCAVES India Forum 2021 are scheduled to be held in January 2021, organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Relevance: Prelims, GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the “Natural […]
16th January 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Content Private space Double ignominy Editorial: Private space Context: On November 27, 2020, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020 was promulgated by the state government. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure; Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries’ Mains Questions: […]
PIB 12th January 2021
Contents Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yajana (PMFBY) 13th India-Vietnam Defence Security Dialogue PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YAJANA (PMFBY) Context: The Indian Government’s Crop Insurance Scheme- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yajana (PMFBY) has successfully completed 5 Years of operations. Relevance: GS-III: Agriculture Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Progress made by […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 16 January 2021
Contents Yamuna pollution in Delhi attracts SC’s attention Henley Passport Index Indigenous 9-mm machine pistol ‘Asmi’ YAMUNA POLLUTION IN DELHI ATTRACTS SC’S ATTENTION Context: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of the rising pollution level in the Yamuna in the national capital and appointed senior counsel as amicus curiae to assist the court in […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 14 & 15 January 2021
Contents U.S. re-designates Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism Allahabad HC on 30-day public notice clause under SMA Karnataka HC on PIL challenging Contempt of Courts Act U.S. RE-DESIGNATES CUBA AS STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM Context: U.S.A. has re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism” citing Cuba’s hosting of 10 Colombian rebels, a few […]
14th January 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Content Farm laws, their constitutional validity, and hope Terror trail Editorial: Farm laws, their constitutional validity, and hope Context: With the Supreme Court of India staying the operation of the farm laws and setting up a committee of experts to negotiate with the government and the farmers, the agitation being carried on by the farmers […]