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Innovation, not eminence, is key News: Kapil Vishwanathan, has talked about reforms required in Higher Education in India. Important Facts: Man and Machine together has caused Rapid modernization and created a threat to environment. As per the Author, higher education across the globe has failed to address the changing demands of unpredictable world and environmental… Continue reading Innovation, not eminence, is key

Pence speech signals new Cold War  News: The war of words between America and China signalling new Era of Cold War. Important Facts: Why there is war of words between China and America: United States imposed 10% tariff on $200 billion of Chinese goods, escalating trade war between both the countries. Trump administration has formally… Continue reading Pence speech signals new Cold War 

One in three companies in India prefer hiring men: World Economic Forum study News: A recent World Economic Forum (WEF) study has found that women are entering the workforce at a slower rate than current female workforce participation. Important Facts: The WEF “Future of Work in India” report prepared with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)… Continue reading One in three companies in India prefer hiring men: World Economic Forum study

Prelims Facts: Policy of Non-refoulement: UN has expressed concern over India’s  decision of deporting 7 Rohingya refugees and has asked India to abide by the policy of non refoulement. Refoulement refers to expulsion of an individual or group who have the right to be recognised as refugees. The principle of non refoulement emphasises that a… Continue reading Prelims Facts:

India raises protectionism issue at G-20 meeting News 1.The meeting of G-20 is taking place amidst the ongoing global trade war. Important facts: The group emphasized the importance of World Trade Organisation (WTO) as the forum to resolve disputes. U.S. is attempting  to weaken the WTO as it has refused to back appointments for the… Continue reading India raises protectionism issue at G-20 meeting

Farmers likely to earn 20% higher MSP on organic crop News 1.The Union government is thinking of providing MSP for organic produce in order to promote pesticide free farming in the country. Important Facts: 2. At present the only state which provides support for organic produce is Sikkim. 3. The government is thinking of offering… Continue reading Farmers likely to earn 20% higher MSP on organic crop

Needed: Noah’s Ark for microbes News: Scientists have warned that humanity is facing a health crisis as many of the beneficial microbes that inhabit people’s bodies are being eradicated by antibiotics and processed diets. Important Facts: In a paper published in the journal ‘Science’ scientists laid out their ambitious vision to deal with a problem… Continue reading Needed: Noah’s Ark for microbes

From energy to infrastructure, IPCC lists four pathways to curb global warming News: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), recently released a report in Seoul presenting four pathways to explore the possibilities of keeping the temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius. Important News: 2. The  demand to prepare a report was made by smaller and… Continue reading From energy to infrastructure, IPCC lists four pathways to curb global warming

Upgraded MiG-29 adds to air power  News: India to get big boost in defense after upgraded Mig-29. Important Facts: The country to celebrate the Air Force Day on October 8 and present a showcase of the upgraded MiG-29 with its combat capabilities at Adampur Air Force Station. Features of Upgraded Mig-29 – A combat aircraft… Continue reading Upgraded MiG-29 adds to air power 

EC revises poll affidavit format after SC order News: News affidavit format approved by Election Commission to be filled by political candidates in upcoming assembly polls. Important Facts: In new affidavit, Party candidate is required to fill up the form provided by the EC, which will contain All his/her criminal particulars. Pending criminal cases will… Continue reading EC revises poll affidavit format after SC order