Synopsis: The rioting by the Donald Trump supporters in the US Capitol seeking to stall President-elect Joe Biden’s certification by Congress personifies the decaying Democracy in America. Background Recently, a violent mob (loyal to President Donald Trump) in an attempt to overturn America’s Presidential election stormed the U.S. Capitol and forced lawmakers into hiding. This act of violence indicates… Continue reading What are the issues in ailing American democracy?
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th 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 Issues of wages for housework: A step back in gender equality The Hindu Page – 7 Syllabus Topic – Women and related issues GS-Paper 2 Dialogues for democracy, lessons from Rajasthan… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 12th January, 2021
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: January 11, 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2076]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 11, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS- 2 Re–imagining the school education in India What are the issues in ailing American democracy? GS – 3 RBI’s expansionary policy and challenge of the impossible trinity Efforts to increase Electric mobility in India Issue of K-shaped recovery: How government budget… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 11, 2021
Central Vista judgment: Issue of public participation in public projects
Synopsis: The issue of public consultation in the project development process should not be underestimated. Introduction In the recent judgment of the Supreme Court, Rajeev Suri v. Delhi Development Authority, Court granted its approval to the proposed redevelopment of the Central Vista in the national capital. What are the changes proposed? In 2009, the Central… Continue reading Central Vista judgment: Issue of public participation in public projects
Survey to enroll students, relaxing detention norm: Education Ministry to states
News: The Ministry of Education has issued guidelines to States for offering support to students during the closure of schools and when they reopen to minimize the impact of the pandemic on school education across the country, Facts: Key Guidelines: Door to Door Survey: States to conduct door-to-door surveys to identify children out of school… Continue reading Survey to enroll students, relaxing detention norm: Education Ministry to states
NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
News: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has announced that it will offer a free IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) in any of their preferred 22 official Indian languages along with every IN domain booked by the registrar. Facts: NIXI: It is a not for profit Organization established under section 8 of the Companies Act… Continue reading NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects Report predicts contraction of Indian economy
News: The World Bank has released the Global Economic Prospects report. Facts: Global Economic Prospects Report: It is a World Bank Group flagship report that examines global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on emerging markets and developing economies. It is issued twice a year, in January and June. Key Takeaways from the… Continue reading World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects Report predicts contraction of Indian economy
Govt. included Caracal as Critically Endangered species
News: The Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife(SC-NBWL) in its 60th meeting held has approved the advisory for management of Human-Wildlife Conflict(HWC) in the country. Facts: Empowers Gram Panchayats: The advisory empowers gram panchayats in dealing with the problematic wild animals as per the section 11 (1) (b) of WildLife (Protection) Act, 1972. Crop… Continue reading Govt. included Caracal as Critically Endangered species
India finds a small deposits of lithium in Karnataka
News: Preliminary surveys by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research(AMD) are learnt to have shown the presence of 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources in the igneous rocks of the Margalla-Allapatna region of Karnataka’s Mandya district. Facts: Lithium: It is a chemical element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3. It is a… Continue reading India finds a small deposits of lithium in Karnataka
