Context: With the rapid pace of technology blurring boundaries, a holistic policy framework is must. How is Data a new currency? Paradigm shift: The amount of “value add” from intangible technology services as opposed to physical objects, even in traditional goods, is being transformed by information. A modern automobile has 40% of its component value from… Continue reading Policy framework for technology
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RCEP |Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Context: India’s opting out of RCEP appears more debatable in terms of its economic rationale. Background: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was signed on 15.11.2020 by 15 countries led by China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the 10-state ASEAN grouping. It created one of the world’s largest trading blocs. India after seven… Continue reading RCEP |Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Andhra Pradesh’s three capital plan
Context –Impact of Andhra Pradesh decentralization and inclusive development of all regions bill, 2020. What is Andhra Pradesh Decentralization and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020? It is an act of Andhra Pradesh Legislature containing provisions relating to the decentralization of governance in the state of Andhra Pradesh so that establishments for additional two… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh’s three capital plan
15th East Asia Summit
News: India’s External Affairs Minister has represented India at the 15th East Asia Summit(EAS). Facts: The summit was chaired by the Prime Minister of Vietnam. During the summit, countries adopted the Ha Noi Declaration and discussed ways to strengthen the EAS platform and make it more responsive to emerging challenges. Additional Facts: East Asia Summit:… Continue reading 15th East Asia Summit
Lonar lake, Sur Sarovar declared as Ramsar sites
News: : India has named Lonar lake and Sur Sarovar lake as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. Facts: Lonar Lake: It is a notified National Geo Heritage Monument located at Lonar, Maharashtra. Formation: The lake is believed to have been formed when a meteorite crashed into Earth around 50,000 years ago.The lake… Continue reading Lonar lake, Sur Sarovar declared as Ramsar sites
Environment Quiz: Ecology & Environment Nov 17,2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 17th November 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 GS Paper 2 Comply with FDI policy within one month: I&B notice for online platforms Indian Express Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 17th November 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: November 16, 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – November 16, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Right of “free consent”. GS 3 Labour law reforms and Trade unions How to end pollution Fertiliser Subsidies 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Right of “free consent”. Source: Indian Express Gs2: Fundamental Right Context: Many state governments have… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – November 16, 2020
Draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 | 16th November, 2020
Context: Draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 have been released by Ministry of Labour and Employment for comments. Salient features of Draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 Beneficiaries of the rules will be Unorganised Workers, Gig Workers, Platform Workers, and BOCWs. For workers Unorganised workers, gig workers, and platform… Continue reading Draft rules for the Code on Social Security, 2020 | 16th November, 2020
