Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020 News: The Defence Minister has unveiled the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020 Facts: Key Features: Notify a List of Weapons/Platforms for Ban on Import: Relevant incorporation has been done in the DAP to ensure that NO equipment as mentioned in the list is procured ex import post timelines… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 26th 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – October 26th, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 India-US Relations Non-alignment in multipolar framework GS-3 Buffer Stocks 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1. India-US Relations Source: Indian Express Syllabus: Gs2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Context: A look at… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 26th, 2020
Prime minister launches Kisan Suryodaya Yojana In Gujarat
News: The Prime Minister has launched ”Kisan Suryodaya Yojana” in Gujarat. Facts: Kisan Suryodaya Yojana: It is aimed at providing day-time electricity to the farmers in the state of Gujarat for irrigation and farming purposes. Additional Facts: Girnar ropeway project: It is a ropeway on Mount Girnar in Junagadh district, Gujarat.It is being touted as the longest temple… Continue reading Prime minister launches Kisan Suryodaya Yojana In Gujarat
Labour Rights Codes on wages Bill
Introduced: Lok Sabha (23rd July 2019) Passed: Lok Sabha (30th July 2019) Passed: Rajya Sabha (2nd Aug 2019) Present status: Received assent on 8th August, 2019. Ministry: Labour and Employment Objectives of the Labour Rights Codes on wages Bill, 2019 The bill seeks to consolidate laws relating to wages by replacing- Payment of Wages Act,… Continue reading Labour Rights Codes on wages Bill
Non-alignment in multipolar framework
What are the different phases of world order? India’s advocacy for autonomy (& non-alignment) in making foreign policy choices in world order over decades. Bipolar(1947 to 1991) – Era of Cold War where world was divided in two camps one headed by USA and other headed by erstwhile USSR. During this phase India adhered to the principle… Continue reading Non-alignment in multipolar framework
India-US Relations
How India-U. S relation evolved over the years? India-U. S relations were at an all-time high during John F Kennedy and George W Bush administration: John F Kennedy, in the 1960s: Kennedy was a firm supporter of India in positioning India as a democratic counterweight to a totalitarian China in Asia in the 1960s Even… Continue reading India-US Relations
Basic Structure Doctrine
The “Basic Structure” doctrine is a legal doctrine made from judicial innovation specific to the Indian context. The doctrine prescribes that certain features of the constitution are essential for the functioning of the state. Such features are beyond the limits of the amending powers of the Parliament. The word “Basic Structure” is not mentioned in… Continue reading Basic Structure Doctrine
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (History, Art & Culture)| October 26th 2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 26th October 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper – 1 GS Paper – 2 Why US President poll matters to India Syllabus Topic – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora REINVENTING NON-ALIGNMENT Syllabus Topic – Bilateral, regional and… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 26th October 2020
