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DPIIT launches regulatory compliance portal
Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched a portal called “Regulatory Compliance Portal”. About Regulatory Compliance Portal: Objective: Portal is aimed at minimizing the regulatory burden on businesses and citizens. For that, it will act as a bridge between citizens, industries and the Government. It will also act as a first-of-its-kind central online… Continue reading DPIIT launches regulatory compliance portal
Indian star tortoises
Why in News: Indian star tortoises have been seized by the Forest officials while being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha. Facts: Source: IUCN Indian star tortoise (Geochelone Elegans): It is a species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forests of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is accustomed to monsoon seasons. These tortoises are easily… Continue reading Indian star tortoises
National Startup Advisory Council
Why in News? The Government of India has nominated 28 non-official members on the National Startup Advisory Council. About National Startup Advisory Council: National Startup Advisory Council: It was constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in January, 2020. Objective: This is to advise the Government on measures needed to build a strong startup ecosystem. The… Continue reading National Startup Advisory Council
2nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020
Why in News? NITI Aayog along with the Institute for Competitiveness has released the second edition of the India Innovation Index-2020. Facts: India Innovation Index: The first edition of the index was launched in October 2019. The Index is aimed at providing an effective tool to track the state of innovation at both the national and the state level. Objectives: The… Continue reading 2nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020
Wages for housework: An Analysis
Recently, Kamal Haasan’s political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, proposed a due recognition to homemakers. The Political party included payment for homemaker’s domestic work as a part of their election manifesto. The proposal reopened the academic debate of Paying women for their domestic and care work. Payment to domestic care work was first demanded by the Third National Women’s Liberation Conference, in England in 1972. … Continue reading Wages for housework: An Analysis
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 21,2021
2nd edition of India Innovation Index-2020 Why in News? NITI Aayog along with the Institute for Competitiveness has released the second edition of the India Innovation Index-2020. Facts: India Innovation Index: The first edition of the index was launched in October 2019. The Index is aimed at providing an effective tool to track the state of innovation at… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 21,2021
SFG 2021 | Level 2 | Entrance Exam – 28th Feb. | Registrations Open
Dear Students, As we enter the 3rd year of SFG – Select Focus Group – one of our most innovative programs for successfully cracking the Prelims Examination. Based on your feedback, we continuously innovate and update our programs, keeping in mind the dynamic nature of the Civil Services Examination, the rising standards of Civil Services… Continue reading SFG 2021 | Level 2 | Entrance Exam – 28th Feb. | Registrations Open
RERA 2016 protects the interest of Homebuyers
Synopsis: As compared to RERA 2013 act, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) 2016 was successful in empowering the home buyers. This has reduced the incidence of unfair trade practices in the real estate sector. How RERA 2016 act was better than RERA 2013 act? The RERA 2013 act had the following issues; It did… Continue reading RERA 2016 protects the interest of Homebuyers
Issue of Big Tech’s increasing power
Recently, sitting US President Mr. Trump’s account was removed from online platforms like Twitter, Facebook. This has divided the world with two contrasting views. Few people say that the social media companies were right to suspend Trump’s accounts. While others are concerned about the enormous power that these platforms wield over the public discourse, and their… Continue reading Issue of Big Tech’s increasing power
