News:The Union Cabinet has given its approval to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to set up infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs). Facts: About InvITs: InvITs are investment scheme similar to mutual funds.They allow investment from individuals and institutional investors in infrastructure projects to earn a portion of the income as return. This investment is more… Continue reading Cabinet authorises NHAI to set up Infrastructure Investment Trust
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Cabinet approves Agreement on Social Security between India and Brazil
News:The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing the Agreement on Social Security between India and Brazil. Facts: About Social Security agreement: Social Security agreement allows exemption from double contribution to the social security system in both the countries. This means that the workers of both the countries are exempted from making social security… Continue reading Cabinet approves Agreement on Social Security between India and Brazil
Cabinet approves Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019
News:The Union Cabinet has given its approval to introduce the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill,2019. Facts: About the Aircraft amendment Bill: The Aircraft amendment Bill,2019 aims to carry out amendments to the Aircraft Act,1934. The Bill enhances the maximum limit of fine from the existing ₹10 lakhs to ₹one crore. The bill also enlarges the scope of… Continue reading Cabinet approves Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days
News:The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has cleared the A.P. Disha Bill,2019 (A.P. Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2019). Facts: Key features of the bill: The bill allows for death penalty for heinous offences such as rape and gang-rape. The bill also proposes to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure for serious rape cases so that if sufficient… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days
7 PM | More equal care: Gender gap in Healthcare services| 12th December 2019
Context: Ayushman Bharat Scheme and Gender gap in healthcare services. Global gender gap report: It is published annually by the world economic forum since 2006 as a framework for capturing the magnitude of gender-based disparities and tracking their progress over time. Global gender gap index is a part of this which measures gender equality across four… Continue reading 7 PM | More equal care: Gender gap in Healthcare services| 12th December 2019
Daily Quiz #36 UPSC Prelims Marathon – December 12, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 11th, 2019
Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites News: Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites. Facts: About Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative It was announced in Budget 2019-20 by the Finance Minister. The nodal ministry… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 11th, 2019
U.S., Saudi at bottom of climate class: report
News: Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), 2020 has been released at UNFCC CoP25 in Madrid, Spain Facts: CCPI is an independent monitoring tool for countries’ climate protection performance. It measures the emissions, renewable energy share and climate policies of 57 countries and the European Union. These countries are collectively responsible for 90% of GHG emissions.… Continue reading U.S., Saudi at bottom of climate class: report
India Skills Report finds 46.21% of students employable
News: India Skills Report 2019-20 has been released Facts: India Skills Report is a joint initiative of Wheebox (a global talent-assessment company), Taggd by PeopleStrong and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with UNDP, AICTE, and AIU. Key takeaways: About 46.21% of students were found employable in 2019. The most employable candidates as per… Continue reading India Skills Report finds 46.21% of students employable
Parliament passes the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019
News: Parliament passed the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which seeks to amend the Arms Act, 1959. Facts: Key provisions of Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 License for acquiring firearms: The Bill reduces the number of permitted firearms from three to one. It also increases the duration of the validity of a firearm license from three years… Continue reading Parliament passes the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019
