08 December Static Quiz 2021 (History)
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China’s export growth slows, imports quicken on demand
Context: Export growth decelerated from 2021 October’s 27.1% and Imports surged 31.7% faster than the previous month’s 20.6% rate in China. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations, GS-III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About China’s Slowing exports and rising imports Why is China’s Growth slowing down? Impact of this Chinese Economy slowdown About China’s Slowing exports […]
Tribal outfits in Tripura pushing for ‘Greater Tipraland’
Context: Several tribal outfits in Tripura have joined hands to push their demand for a separate state for indigenous communities in the region, arguing that their “survival and existence” was at stake. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges, GS-II: Polity and Constitution Dimensions of the Article: Historical Background of Tipra Land Demands of tribal outfits in […]
U.S. warns Russia against Ukraine invasion
Context: The United States will impose “severe economic harm” on Russia and boost its military presence in Eastern Europe should Moscow invade Ukraine, the White House warned Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Russia – Ukraine crisis Recent Developments Russia’s moves What are Russia’s and the West’s interests in Ukraine? What […]
Judicial ‘inaction’ favours those in power
Context: High pendency of cases, large number of vacancies and the Collegium system of appointment were among the key issues raised by Lok Sabha members on while debating a bill that seeks to bring clarity on when Supreme Court and High Court judges will get enhanced pension on attaining a certain age. Relevance: GS-II: Polity […]
Health account numbers that require closer scrutiny
Context: National Health Accounts (NHA) report for 2017-18 released shows an increase in public spending on health and a decline in out-of-pocket expenditure. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Health, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the National Health Accounts (NHA) report 2017-18 Issues with National Health Accounts […]
Mediation Bill: Not getting the Act together
Context: The Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in public domain seeking feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Types of Alternative Dispute […]
PIB – 8 DECEMBER 2021
CONTENTS: FAME INDIA SCHEME FOREIGN TRADE POLICY ‘SHE IS A CHANGEMAKER’ PROGRAMME WASTE-WISE CITIES-BY NITI AAYOG FAME INDIA SCHEME Focus: GS Paper – 2: Government Policies & Interventions, GS Paper – 3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in news? Ministry of Heavy industries sanctions 520 Charging Stations under the Phase-I of FAME India Scheme. Key […]
07 December 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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07 December Static Quiz 2021 (Geography)
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