What is the News? The Economic Survey 2020-21 has introduced the Bare Necessities Index(BNI). Facts: Bare Necessities Index(BNI): This index is a means of assessing equity in economic development among states and regions in India. It uses the basic needs approach. Indicators: This index uses 26 indicators on five dimensions of basic necessities— water, sanitation,… Continue reading Economic Survey 2020-21: “Bare necessities index” introduced
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“Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
What is the News? Transparency International(TI) has released the Corruption Perception Index, 2020. About Corruption Perception Index, 2020: Transparency International publishes this index annually, since 1995. The index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Corruption is measured based on expert assessments and surveys of business people. It uses… Continue reading “Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
Govt. releases new guidelines for banks under “Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act”
What is the News? Union Home Ministry has announced new guidelines for banks, under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. These guidelines are related to the donations received by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations. What are the new FCRA guidelines? The donations received in Indian rupees by the NGOs and associations from any foreign source should… Continue reading Govt. releases new guidelines for banks under “Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act”
Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
What is the News? Department of Economic Affairs(DEA) and World Bank signed an agreement for the financial support on the Strengthening Teaching-Learning And Results for States(STARS) project. STARS project: The project would be implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Aim: To improve the overall monitoring and measurement activities in the Indian school education… Continue reading Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
India-Sri Lanka Maritime dispute – Explained
Recently four fishermen from Tamil Nadu died while fishing in Palk Bay. The cause of death is still not clear. But the Indian government has registered its strong protest with India-Sri Lanka. The arrest and death of fishermen by the Sri-Lankan government is a frequent issue. A press note mentions, “between January 2015 to January… Continue reading India-Sri Lanka Maritime dispute – Explained
“Indo-French Year of the Environment” launched towards a Greener Planet
What is the News? The Indo-French Year of the Environment launched for the period 2021-22. About Indo-French Year of the Environment Objective: To strengthen Indo-French cooperation towards climate change and environment protection. This platform would be used for discussions on critical areas of collaboration relating to the environment and allied areas. Themes: The cooperation would… Continue reading “Indo-French Year of the Environment” launched towards a Greener Planet
What is Covid Performance Index?
What is the News? The COVID Performance Index has been released by the Lowy Institute, an Australian think-tank. Facts: COVID Performance Index: The index aims to rank the best-performing countries in their response to the pandemic. It measures the impact of geography, political systems, population size, and economic development on COVID-19 outcomes, for a conclusion.… Continue reading What is Covid Performance Index?
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 30, 2021
List of Today’s Factly Articles What is “Covid Performance Index”? Economic Survey 2020-21: “Bare necessities index” introduced “Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th Govt. releases new guidelines for banks under “Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act” Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project” “Indo-French Year of the Environment” launched towards a Greener Planet… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 30, 2021
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – January, 2021 – 4&5th week
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[Downloads] 10 PM Compilation – January, 2021 – 4th week
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