Source: PIB News: Union Minister for Tourism has held a review meeting review meeting of the “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” project. Facts: Adopt a Heritage Project: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. It was launched in September 2017… Continue reading Union Minister reviews “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” Project
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What are Municipal Bonds?
Source: The Indian Express News: Vadodara Municipal Corporation(VMC) is expected to launch municipal bonds and will become the third Urban Local Body(ULB) in Gujarat to use municipal bonds to raise money. Facts: Ahmedabad was the first city in South Asia to launch a municipal bond in 1998 which was completely subscribed. The Surat Municipal Corporation was… Continue reading What are Municipal Bonds?
Conservation plan on table to save bat species in Kolar caves
Source: The Indian Express News: Bat Conservation Society which has been entrusted with drawing up a conservation plan for Kolar Leaf-Nosed Bat has also been awarded a grant to conduct further research on this species of bats. Facts: Kolar Leaf Nosed Bat: It is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae .Its natural habitats are subtropical… Continue reading Conservation plan on table to save bat species in Kolar caves
India’s system of bail and personal liberty
Synopsis– India’s bail system is facing in urgent need of reforms. The refusal to grant of bail violates right to liberty of individuals undergoing criminal prosecution by confining them in jails without trial and conviction. What is bail? The bail is the security given by the defendant, it acts like a surety or guarantee for the defendant to… Continue reading India’s system of bail and personal liberty
Union Minister launches Digital Ocean – a digital platform for Ocean Data Management
Source: PIB News: Union Minister Earth Sciences has launched a web-based application named “Digital Ocean”. Facts: Digital Ocean: It is a first of its kind digital platform for ocean data management developed by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS). Purpose: It has been developed to share information on marine data and forecast services. Key Features: It includes… Continue reading Union Minister launches Digital Ocean – a digital platform for Ocean Data Management
Modern History Quiz: The Gandhian Era – I (Till Simon Commission) | 30th Dec, 2020
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Need for Gated globalization in India
Synopsis: Post pandemic era will be giving rise to new world order and create uncertainties. India should use a “Gated Globalisation” framework to handle this change. Introduction The 3rd decade of the 21st century will witness a multipolar world and the rise of this New World Order will be driven by reliability of partners, national interest, and economic factors. New developments are being witnessed with the development of… Continue reading Need for Gated globalization in India
Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 30th December 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 Overseas Indians cheer government’s agenda for India’s atmanirbharta, without investing in it (indianexpress.com) Indian Express Page – 12 Syllabus Topic – Population and associated issues GS Paper 2 Mutated virus does not cause more fatalities: report The… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 30th December 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 29, 2020
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 29, 2020
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 India should be ready for a two-front challenge Opportunities for India in Anglosphere Need for Gated globalization in India India’s system of bail and personal liberty Policymakers must promote research under NEP GS 3 Possibility of China’s 5G warfare and India 9 PM for Preliminary examination… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 29, 2020
