Synopsis: With the conclusion of UK-EU trade agreement, now there is an opportunity to work towards UK-India Free Trade Agreement but resolving Cairn Energy issue must be a priority for that. Introduction Present developments provide an opportunity for both India and UK to move the bilateral economic plan forward. Both countries have common interest in the issues, such as climate… Continue reading UK-India Free Trade relations and Cairn Energy PLC issue
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NFHS-5 data suggest improvement on various social indicators
Synopsis: Overall trends of NFHS data suggest an improvement in population control, use of modern contraception, reproductive and child health, immunisation and social determinants of health. Introduction The National Family Health Survey-round 5 (NFHS-5) covers about 6.1 lakh sample households to provide estimates for 707 districts. In the first phase, data from 22 states and UTs… Continue reading NFHS-5 data suggest improvement on various social indicators
‘Using God’s name to sell articles illegal’
News: The Bombay High Court has held that the sale of items, claiming that they possess miraculous or supernatural powers via television advertisement is illegal. Facts: What was the matter? A petition was filed seeking a direction and injunction to prevent advertisements on television channels that promote the sale of articles like Hanuman Chalisa Yantra. The… Continue reading ‘Using God’s name to sell articles illegal’
SEBI moots entry norms to set up stock exchanges
News: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new framework for ownership of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MII) to facilitate new entrants to set up stock exchanges and depositories. Facts: What is Market Infrastructure? It is a system administered by a public organisation or other public instrumentality, or a private and regulated association or entity, that… Continue reading SEBI moots entry norms to set up stock exchanges
Effect of air pollution on Pregnancy loss : Lancet study
News: Lancet has released a first of its kind study to estimate the effect of air pollution on pregnancy loss across the South Asia region. Facts: About the Study: The study combined data from household surveys on health from 1998-2016 (from women who reported at least one pregnancy loss and one or more live births) and estimated… Continue reading Effect of air pollution on Pregnancy loss : Lancet study
Cabinet approves MoC between India and Japan on Partnership in “Specified Skilled Worker”
News: Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC) between India and Japan on a Basic Framework for Partnership for Proper Operation of the System Pertaining to “Specified Skilled Worker”. Facts: Details of the Memorandum: Under the Memorandum of Cooperation, an institutional mechanism for partnership and cooperation between India and Japan on sending and… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoC between India and Japan on Partnership in “Specified Skilled Worker”
Status of Avian Influenza(AI) in India
News: In a bid to curb the spread of the bird flu or avian flu viruses, Central Government has set up a control room in the national capital to monitor the situation and take stock on a daily basis of the preventive and control measures undertaken by the state authorities. Facts: What is Bird Flu or… Continue reading Status of Avian Influenza(AI) in India
Government launches Indian Railways Freight Business Development Portal
News: The Ministry of Railways has launched Freight Business Development Portal. Facts: Freight Business Development Portal: It is an exclusive portal to promote and develop the railways freight business. Key Features: It ensures that all operations stay customer centric, reduce the costs for logistics providers, provide online tracking facilities for suppliers and also simplify the process of… Continue reading Government launches Indian Railways Freight Business Development Portal
State of the Climate Report 2020
News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released the State of the Climate Report, 2020.The report looks at temperature and rainfall trends annually. Facts: Key Takeaways from the Report: Eighth Warmest Year: The year 2020 was the eighth warmest since India started keeping records in 1901. Warmest Decade: 12 out of the 15 warmest years were reported between 2006… Continue reading State of the Climate Report 2020
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 07,2021
State of the Climate Report 2020 News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released the State of the Climate Report, 2020.The report looks at temperature and rainfall trends annually. Facts: Key Takeaways from the Report: Eighth Warmest Year: The year 2020 was the eighth warmest since India started keeping records in 1901. Warmest Decade: 12 out… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims| Jan 07,2021
