Why in News? According to Government data, a total of 1.1 crore houses has been approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), of which more than 70 lakh houses are under various stages of construction and more than 41 lakh houses have been completed. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Urban): It was launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)
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Dragon fruit to be renamed as ‘kamalam’
Why in News? Gujarat government has applied for a patent to change the nomenclature of dragon fruit to ‘Kamalam’.The word ‘Kamalam’ is a Sanskrit word and the shape of the dragon fruit resembles the lotus flower. Facts: Dragon Fruit: It is the fruit of a species of wild cactus indigenous to South and Central America,… Continue reading Dragon fruit to be renamed as ‘kamalam’
Global Risk Report, 2021
Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS was undertaken by more than 650 members of leadership communities of WEF (World Economic Forum). Aim: To highlight the risks and consequences of widening inequalities… Continue reading Global Risk Report, 2021
Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd January, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS-Paper 1 A new framework around caste and the census The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Society – population and associated issues False hierarchy of gender, caste practices has devalued domestic… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd January, 2021
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : January 22 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2101]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 22, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Challenges to internationalisation of higher education Vaccine diplomacy Privacy and surveillance Are courts encroaching on the powers of the executive? Challenges to internationalisation of higher education Source: Indian Express GS-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education,… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 22, 2021
Aspect of Mercy petition in India and Judicial intervention
Former Punjab CM Beant Singh’s assassin Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy petition was accepted by the Home ministry in 2019. But the decision could not be implemented as the Council of Ministers didn’t send the file to the President. Recently the Supreme Court criticised the government for their delay and scheduled a hearing for that. This… Continue reading Aspect of Mercy petition in India and Judicial intervention
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 22,2021
Global Risk Report, 2021 Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS was undertaken by more than 650 members of leadership communities of WEF (World Economic Forum). Aim: To highlight the risks and… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 22,2021
Ensuring accountability in the new Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020
Synopsis: the consumer protection rules will not guarantee better power supply quality without strong accountability provisions. Background Many states in India are not able to provide a quality supply of electricity, specifically to rural and small consumers. To resolve this issue, recently, the Union Ministry of Power has promulgated the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020. The rules provide the consumer with the rights… Continue reading Ensuring accountability in the new Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020
Why Chinese forces are weakening?
Syllabus Topic – International Relations – India and its neighborhood Synopsis: In the beginning of this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed his armed forces to be “combat-ready to act at any second”. However, in reality Chinese forces are facing too many inside challenges. Why China is becoming aggressive? First, Policies of new US President Joe Biden favours freedom of… Continue reading Why Chinese forces are weakening?
