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GOVERNANCE / POLITY Topic: General Studies 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability A culture of Secrecy Context: While transparency is …
GOVERNANCE/ JUDICIARY / ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation On regulation of Digital media (Sudarshan TV Case) Context: Government has filed an affidavit …
YuWaah Platform launched Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Welfare schemes In news Recently, the Government has launched YuWaah. It is a multi-stakeholder platform to make young people career ready. Launched by: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and United Nations Children’s …
Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Ports In news Lok Sabha passed the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020. Key takeaways The Bill seeks to provide for regulation, operation and planning of major ports in …
KRITAGYA hackathon planned for enhancing farm mechanization Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Agriculture In news A hackathon named “KRITAGYA” has been planned by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). Objective: …
Laser Guided ATGM successfully test fired Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence In news Laser Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) was successfully test fired from MBT Arjun Tank at KK Ranges, Ahmednagar recently. Developed by: Armament Research & …
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Disaster Management In news Recently, the limit of using the State Disaster Response Fund for COVID-19 specific infrastructure has been increased from 35% to 50%. The decision will …
Successful flight-tests of Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target conducted Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence In news Recently, successful flight-tests of the indigenously-designed Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) in Balasore (Odisha) were conducted. Conducted by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) …
Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020 passed Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news Parliament has passed the Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020 with the Rajya Sabha approving it. Key takeaways The …
Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020 passed Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news Parliament has passed the Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020 with the Rajya Sabha …
Global Biodiversity Outlook – Target 30×30 Archives TOPIC: General Studies 3 Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. In News: The UN Convention on Biological Diversity has released its fifth Global Biodiversity Outlook report. The report notes the importance …
SOCIETY / GOVERNANCE/ ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 2, 3: Role of civil Society in a democracy. Formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. FCRA Bill and why civil society matters …
INTERNATIONAL / SECURITY/ HEALTH Topic: General Studies 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interest SAARC – Uniting to combat COVID-19 Context: With the pandemic showing no signs of abating, growth prospects for the …
Komodo Dragon could become extinct Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Biodiversity; Conservation; Climate change In news A recent study conducted by Australian universities has found out that the Komodo dragon could become extinct in the next few decades due to climate …
PVTGs of Odisha infected with COVID-19 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Issues related to SCs & STs; Health In news Six members of two Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (Bondas and Didiayis) in Odisha have recently contracted Covid-19. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has sought …
MSP Raised for Rabi Crops Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Agricultural Pricing In news Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has marginally increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of six rabi crops for 2021-22. Key takeaways MSP rates were hiked for wheat, barley, gram, …
Chendamangalam Saree: Kerala Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Intellectual Property Rights In news The Care 4 Chendamangalam (C4C) initiative is supporting the 2018 Kerala flood-affected weavers. Important value additions Kerala Kasavu Sarees It refers to the zari (gold thread) used in the …
For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts …