A Kerala model for an anti-discrimination law
Context: Shashi Tharoor, MP, has urged the Kerala State government to enact an anti-discrimination law. Mr. Tharoor has written to the Minister for Law in this regard with a draft Bill, saying that a State legislation will help plug gaps in the legal framework on discrimination. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights, […]
Shaping a trilateral as Rome looks to the Indo-Pacific
Context: Recently, Italy has begun to signal its intention to enter the Indo-Pacific geography by seeking to join India and Japan in a trilateral partnership. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Mains Questions: In the pushback against China a strategic cooperation between India, Italy and Japan can ensure a free […]
14 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 14 July 2021
SVAMITVA Focus: Government Policies and Interventions Why in news? Minister of Panchayati Raj & Rural Development, Minister of State for Panchayati Raj reviewed the progress made regarding implementation of SVAMITVA Scheme and e-Panchayat Programmes. About SVAMITVA SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of […]
14 July Static Quiz 2021 (History)
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 13 July 2021
Contents Inflation remains above 6% for second month Lightning: Biggest natural disaster-linked killer in India RBI Retail Direct scheme Inflation remains above 6% for second month Context: After touching a six-month high in May 2021, India’s retail inflation was virtually unchanged in June 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Fiscal […]
RBI Retail Direct scheme
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the ‘RBI Retail Direct’ scheme, a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in government securities (G-secs) by individual investors. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of resources) Dimensions of the Article: About the ‘RBI Retail Direct’ scheme Why was this needed? Benefits of […]
Lightning: Biggest natural disaster-linked killer in India
Context: Nearly 68 were reportedly struck dead by lightning on a single day in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, according to reports from States in July 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Disaster Management, GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomenon) Dimensions of the Article: What is Lightning? More about Clouds that generate lightning and how they are […]
Inflation remains above 6% for second month
Context: After touching a six-month high in May 2021, India’s retail inflation was virtually unchanged in June 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Fiscal Policy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: What is Inflation? Types of Inflation based on rate of Increase About the Latest inflation data What is Inflation? Inflation […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 12 July 2021
Contents Set aside preconditions for peace process: Nagaland panel U.P.’s new population policy A proposed elephant reserve in Chhattisgarh Electing a Speaker and Deputy Speaker Bihar’s Kesaria Buddha stupa waterlogged Set aside preconditions for peace process: Nagaland panel Context: A panel of Nagaland’s lawmakers asked the negotiating parties of the “Indo-Naga” political dialogue to resume […]