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Air Quality Commission directs for 100% switching over of industries in Delhi to PNG

Air Quality Commission Source: PIB News: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas reviewed the progress of switching over of Industries operating in Delhi to Piped Natural Gas with the Government of NCT of Delhi, GAIL and Indraprastha Gas Limited. Facts: Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas: The commission… Continue reading Air Quality Commission directs for 100% switching over of industries in Delhi to PNG

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US President Presents PM Modi With Top US Honour ‘Legion Of Merit’

PM Modi With Top US Honour ‘Legion Of Merit Source: NDTV News: US President has presented the prestigious Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister received this award for his initiatives in elevating the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Along with Prime Minister, the award was also presented to Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe… Continue reading US President Presents PM Modi With Top US Honour ‘Legion Of Merit’

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Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

Indian Electricity Rules Source: PIB News: Union Government has for the first time laid down Rights to the Electricity Consumers through “Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020”. Facts: The Ministry of Power framed the proposed rules under Section 176 of the Electricity Act 2003. Objective: To empower consumers with rights that would allow them to access continuous… Continue reading Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 Health data shows India does not need a two-child policy: PCI The Hindu Page – 10 Syllabus Topic – Population and associated issues Explained: Jupiter and Saturn will meet again — but the Great Conjunction is still… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 23rd December 2020

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 22, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS2 Suitability of International Branch Campuses (IBC) in India’s education system Impact of New Welfarism approach of government on nutrition Need for upgrading India-Europe relations Reasons behind Nepal’s political crisis and India’s stance Mutated’ Covid-19 strain of UK spreads faster Parliamentary… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 22, 2020

Steps needed to make spectrum Auction successful

Context: Government should take lessons from 2016 spectrum auction failure and take steps to get the present auction right. Discuss the parameters on the auction of radio spectrum. A new round of auction has been cleared by government to be held using the methodology of Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending (SMRA) after 4 years. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of… Continue reading Steps needed to make spectrum Auction successful

Mutated’ Covid-19 strain of UK spreads faster

Context- New mutated COVID-19 strain discovered in the United Kingdom underlines the need for adherence to Non-pharmaceutical interventions. More in news- A new variant of the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Britain and prompting high levels of concern. Precautionary measures taken by other countries- The United Kingdom stood shut off from the rest of Europe after several nations decided… Continue reading Mutated’ Covid-19 strain of UK spreads faster

Reasons behind Nepal’s political crisis and India’s stance

Context: PM Oli’s decision to opt for fresh elections by dissolving the lower house has created a new political crisis in Nepal. What is the current crisis in Nepal? Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s move to dissolve the Lower House of Parliament, in order to counter the discord within the ruling party and a challenge… Continue reading Reasons behind Nepal’s political crisis and India’s stance

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