Competition Commission of India
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance (Government Interventions) Why in News? The Competition Commission of India (Commission) has imposed a penalty of Rs. 1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android Mobile device ecosystem, apart from issuing cease and desist order. The CCI also directed Google to modify […]
Election Commission Strategy of Naming and Shaming Voters
Context The Election Commission recently signed Memorandums of Understanding with over 1,000 corporate entities to monitor “electoral participation of their workforce” and publish those who do not vote on their websites and notice boards. According to ECI, the MoUs are only for voter education and facilitation, not for forcing people to vote or for “naming […]
The Pandemic’s Impact On Wages
Context India plays an important role in the global economic growth and structural transformation story. However, asymmetries continue to abound (exist in large numbers) in the country’s labour market. A commensurate improvement in its labour market outcomes, as well as a more equitable distribution of the fruits of economic progress, will spur further economic growth […]
Current Affairs Quiz 21 October 2022
Current Affairs 21 October 2022
CONTENTS Uniform civil code Polio TN bans online ‘Games of chance’ and Gambling Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) Cyclone Sitrang Uniform Civil Code Context The Ministry of Law and Justice has told the Supreme Court that the court cannot direct Parliament to frame any law and it sought dismissal of PILs (Public Interest Litigation) seeking a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in […]
PIB Summaries 21 October 2022
CONTENTS Single use plastic Competition commission of India Single Use Plastic Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued notification banning production, sale, stocking & distribution, import and usage of identified Single Use Plastic (SUP) items including cutlery items, thin packaging films, candy & […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 October 2022 Contents Wage disparities, hard truths, and necessary actions The Election Commission’s strategy of naming and shaming voters will not help. Wage Disparities, Hard Truths, and Necessary Actions Context India plays an important role in the global economic growth and structural transformation story. However, asymmetries continue to abound (exist […]
Static Quiz 21 October 2022 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 20 October 2022
Importance of IOR for India and Its Neighborhood
Context Speaking at the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Plus Defence Ministers’ Conclave, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh stated that India is prepared to provide missiles and weapon systems to friendly countries in the region. He stated that India seeks the IOR countries’ cooperation in combating terrorism, narcotics, and unregulated fishing in the Indian Ocean. Relevance […]