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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

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

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

Issue of “love jihad”: Right of “free consent” for Marriage

Context: Many state governments have announced that they are considering enacting an appropriate law to stop marriages which they term as “love jihad”. What are the recent cases? A Muslim girl by birth converted to the Hindu religion and just after a month, she married a Hindu man according to Hindu rites and rituals. The Allahabad… Continue reading Issue of “love jihad”: Right of “free consent” for Marriage

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