Synopsis- SAARC has become dysfunctional and not able to meet since las 6 years. Reviving SAARC is crucial for countering common challenges in the region, amid COVID pandemic. Introduction The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia founded in 1985 with 7 member nations. The group was established… Continue reading Importance of Reviving SAARC
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Teachings of Swami Vivekananda
Synopsis: Teachings of Swami Vivekananda is still relevant to the 21st century youth. Background: 12th January, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, is celebrated as National Youth Day. His teachings still inspire the youth of India. At present one fifth of the young person in the world lives in India. The contribution made by these young population is significant in making India the third-highest growing economy among the 13… Continue reading Teachings of Swami Vivekananda
Issues in the process of COVID Vaccine trial
Synopsis: Many issues have been highlighted in the Phase-3 trial of Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccines. Those issues could have been avoided after HPV vaccine trial controversy. Introduction In a previous case, Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine trial was carried out on nearly 23,500 girls in the 10-14 age group in Vadodara, Gujarat and Khammam without proper consent. Almost eight years later the Supreme Court of India criticized the government for its inability to… Continue reading Issues in the process of COVID Vaccine trial
Indian Polity & Constitution Quiz: Executive (Union and State) | 14th Jan, 2021
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 14th 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 30-day notice period not mandatory under Special Marriage Act: Allahabad High Court Indian Express Page – 1 Syllabus Topic – Society and related aspects GS-Paper 2 Farm laws, their constitutional validity, and hope The Hindu Page –… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 14th January, 2021
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: January 13, 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 13, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 Reasons for frictions between Puducherry CM and LG SC judgment on farm laws: violation of separation of powers Importance of Reviving SAARC Issues in the process of COVID Vaccine trial GS-4 Teachings of Swami Vivekananda 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Reasons for… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 13, 2021
WhatsApp Privacy policy Issue and Data protection in India
Context: The recent WhatsApp privacy policy attracted widespread criticism among various sections of society for its latest privacy policy. Due to severe protests, WhatsApp has issued clarification related to its policy. But there is a wider concern about data protection in India. Click here to read about the new Whatsapp privacy policy What is the… Continue reading WhatsApp Privacy policy Issue and Data protection in India
Second Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil Begins
News: The second edition of the biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil-21’ has started. Facts: Exercise Sea Vigil: The inaugural edition of the exercise was conducted in January 2019. The exercise is being undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India. Coordinated by: It is coordinated by the Indian Navy and involves… Continue reading Second Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil Begins
National Youth Parliament Festival 2021
News: Prime Minister of India has addressed the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival, 2021. Facts: National Youth Parliament Festival: It is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India in collaboration with one of the State Governments. But this year, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided… Continue reading National Youth Parliament Festival 2021
