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Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 and Jal Jeevan Mission

What is the News? The Finance Minister launched Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 along with Jal Jeevan Mission(urban). Swachh Bharat Mission Urban Launched in: It was launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 1.0: The focus of the mission was to make urban India open defecation free… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 and Jal Jeevan Mission

What are the benefits of “Seaweed Farming”?

What is the news? In Budget 2021, the Finance Minister has proposed to set up a multi-purpose seaweed park in Tamil Nadu. It will be a part of the Seaweed Farming promotion in India. What is Seaweed? It is the name given to the many species of marine algae and plants.  These species grow in… Continue reading What are the benefits of “Seaweed Farming”?

“Vehicle Scrappage Policy” to phase out old and unfit vehicles

What is the news? The Finance Minister has announced the voluntary vehicle scrappage policy. It aims at phasing out old and unfit vehicles. About vehicle scrappage policy Aim of the Policy: Scrappage policy will encourage fuel-efficient, environment-friendly vehicles on the road. Thereby It will reduce vehicular pollution and the oil import bill. Key Features :… Continue reading “Vehicle Scrappage Policy” to phase out old and unfit vehicles

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 2, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today List of 9 PM Current Affairs Articles India- Myanmar relations after Coup Budget 2021: Despite some hits, the Budget has crucial misses Budget 2021: Continues with fiscal conservatism Evaluation of Budget 2021 India- Myanmar relations after Coup Source: click here Syllabus:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 2, 2021

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 2, 2021

List of Today’s Factly Articles “Vehicle Scrappage Policy” to phase out old and unfit vehicles What are the benefits of “Seaweed Farming”? Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 and Jal Jeevan Mission Finance Minister allocates funds for “National Research Foundation” Government announced “Single Security Market Code” Government launches “Portal to collect data on gig workers” “Reform-based… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 2, 2021

15th Finance commission: Reforming financial governance of India’s municipalities

Source: Indian Express Gs2: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Synopsis:  The reforms suggested by the 15th Finance commissions (interim report) can improve the financial governance of India’s municipalities. Background: The 15th Finance Commission submitted an interim report for FY 2020-21.… Continue reading 15th Finance commission: Reforming financial governance of India’s municipalities

 Indian cricket team’s success can be a model for country’s manufacturing sector

 Source: Indian express Gs3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Synopsis: The good practices behind the success of Cricketing standards can be used in the Indian manufacturing sector. It will make Manufacturing in India more competitive Background India achieved a remarkable victory in Australia recently. It is… Continue reading  Indian cricket team’s success can be a model for country’s manufacturing sector

The rising concern of India’s ageing dams

Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Synopsis: The ageing dams in India are threatening water security for the future. As the reservoir water is being replaced by soil, technically known as silt or sediment. Introduction: In the race of building large dams, India ranks in the third… Continue reading The rising concern of India’s ageing dams

Medical boards for access to abortion untenable: Report

What is the News? The Centre for Justice, Law and Society(CJLS), Jindal Global Law School has undertaken a study to analyse the feasibility of setting up Medical Boards. Boards are proposed in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) (Amendment) Bill, 2020.  Background: MTP Amendment Bill,2020: The Bill seeks to amend Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act,… Continue reading Medical boards for access to abortion untenable: Report

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