28 non-official members nominated to the National Startup Advisory Council Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Start-ups; Entrepreneurship; Innovation In news The Government of India nominated 28 non-official members on the National Startup Advisory Council, including Byju’s CEO Byju …
POWERGRID signs agreement with HPSEBL for Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) Telecom network Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Infrastructure In news To improve telecom connectivity in hilly areas, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), has recently signed an …
Press Information Bureau (PIB) IAS UPSC – 9th to 17th January, 2021 ARCHIVES GS-2 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (Topic: Indian Diaspora) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas convention. Addressing the event, he told Indians across the …
ARCHIVES Aatma Nirbhar Bharat-Measures to Strengthen Blue Economy and Sea based Logistics Search 9th Nov, 2020 Spotlight News Analysis here: http://www.newsonair.com/Main_Audio_Bulletins_Search.aspx Topic: General Studies 2, 3: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of …
GOVERNANCE/ ECONOMY Topic: General Studies 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) Provisions The Act stipulates that no project can be …
INTERNATIONAL / SECURITY Topic: General Studies 2: India and its neighbourhood India-Nepal Developments Relations Close cooperation between the two sides in combating the COVID-19 pandemic Early provision of vaccines to Nepal. Expansion of the Motihari-Amlekhganj petroleum products pipeline to Chitwan …
SBI raises $600 million of ‘Regulation S’ bonds Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Banking; Economy In news State Bank of India (SBI) recently raised $600 million of ‘Regulation S’ bonds — via its London branch — at a …
Volcanic eruption at Mount Semeru Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Geography In news Indonesia’s Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring ash an estimated 5.6km (3.4 miles) into the sky above Java, the country’s most densely populated island. Important value …
1st National Conference Of States On Logistics Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news Union Minister of Commerce & Industry recently addressed the 1st National Conference of States on Logistics. Key takeaways National Logistics Policy, which is …
Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has floated a discussion paper on review of ownership and governance norms to facilitate new entrants to set …
Janshatabdi Express from Ahmedabad-Kevadia to have a Vistadome coach Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Infrastructure In news Indian Prime Minister recently flagged off eight trains from different parts of the country to Kevadia in Narmada district, Gujarat. Out …
Birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose to be celebrated as Parakram Diwas Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Modern History In news Government of India has decided to celebrate birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the 23rd day …
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) may introduce new monsoon models Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Geography In news The India Meteorological Department (IMD) may introduce new monsoon models in 2021 to better forecast changes in rainfall. Key takeaways …
ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Bad Bank Context: …
New Anubhava Mantapa Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Culture In news Karnataka Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the ‘New Anubhava Mantapa’ in Basavakalyan. It is the place where 12th century poet-philosopher Basaveshwara lived for most of …
FAO Food Price Index Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news According to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO), World food prices rose for a seventh consecutive month in December, with all the major categories, barring sugar, …
DRDO hands over Motor Bike Ambulance ‘Rakshita’ to CRPF Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Defence & Security & Sci & Tech In news DRDO hands over Motor Bike Ambulance ‘Rakshita’ to CRPF. Key takeaways Institute of Nuclear Medicine …
Unchecked flow of untreated industrial effluent increases pollution in Gujarat rivers Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Environment; Pollution In news The unchecked flow of untreated industrial effluent into rivers in Gujarat has led to increasing pollution in the …
Follow-On Public Offers Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news SEBI recently relaxed the framework for follow-on public offers (FPOs). The move will help promoters of companies to raise funds more easily through this route. Key takeaways …
India-Japan MoU in ICT Part of: GS Prelims and GS -II – International Relations In news India and Japan signed MoU to enhance cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technologies. The Department of Telecom and Japan’s Ministry of …
