The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval to introduce the Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme for 10 key sectors. Facts: Aim: To help encourage domestic manufacturing, reduce imports, and generate employment. Features: Under the Scheme, companies will get incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units. Implementation: The scheme will be implemented by… Continue reading Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme
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NEW FCRA RULES AND ITS BACKGROUND | 12th NOV., 2020
Context: Foreign Contribution Regulation rules, 2011 have been amended by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with the notification of new FCRA rules. New rules require any organization that wants to register itself under the FCRA to have existed for at least three years. should have spent a minimum of Rs. 15 lakh on its… Continue reading NEW FCRA RULES AND ITS BACKGROUND | 12th NOV., 2020
A digital sisterhood
Context: Social media helps the independent woman find and forge new solidarities. The rise of social media is a result of loopholes in the traditional society. Discuss these loopholes. Globalisation: Globalisation and the resulting rush of ideas across the world d meant that we are no longer connected only to our physical tribes. This has also meant… Continue reading A digital sisterhood
Future of the federal framework
Context- The role of the Finance Commission as a neutral arbiter in the Centre-state relation in achieving the delicate balance. What are the key highlights of the latest report? The Fifteenth Finance Commission led by Chairman N. K. Singh submitted its report for the period 2021-2026 to President of India. Title of the report – ‘Finance Commission in COVID… Continue reading Future of the federal framework
Credibility of exit/opinion polls
Context: Prediction of Election outcome through Exit polls and opinion polls have not been accurate. Some examples where election prediction has miserably failed? The example of the Venezuelan recall referendum of 2004: The exit poll that predicted Hugo Chávez to be recalled however, Hugo Chávez won in the Venezuela Referendum In recent Bihar elections: The exit… Continue reading Credibility of exit/opinion polls
Strengthening public health capacities
Context- Lessons learnt by India’s healthcare sector in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and possible solution. What is Disaster management act 2005? The stated object and purpose of the Disaster Management Act is to manage disasters, including preparation of mitigation strategies, capacity-building and more. It came into force in India in January 2006. The Act provides for “the… Continue reading Strengthening public health capacities
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Science & Technology) | November 12,2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles | 12th Nov., 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 CENTRE AND STATE Indian Express Page – 14 Syllabus Topic – Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles | 12th Nov., 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: November 11,2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – November 11, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Strengthening public health capacities GS 3 Unemployment Cold chain infra for covid vaccine 15th Finance commission report 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Strengthening public health capacities Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Issues relating to development and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – November 11, 2020
