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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 28th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 28th, 2022
India@75, Looking at 100: India can be a world leader in the sustainable production of cotton textiles
Source– The post is based on the article “India@75, Looking at 100: India can be a world leader in the sustainable production of cotton textiles” published in The Indian Express on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. GS3- Indian economy Relevance– Issues related to sustainable production by small scale industries News– The article explains… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: India can be a world leader in the sustainable production of cotton textiles
China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023
Source– The post is based on the article “China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023” published in The Indian Express on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Foreign policy and changing international dynamics News– The article explains the strategic scenario across the world that matters for India foreign policy… Continue reading China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023
Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South
Source– The post is based on the article “Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Regional groupings and agreements affecting India interest Relevance – India and Africa relationship in context of its increasing importance in global affairs News– The article explains… Continue reading Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South
Centre appoints MeitY as the nodal ministry for gaming, to set rules soon
Why in the news? As per a gazette notification, 1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) would be the nodal ministry for matters relating to online gaming with monetary risks. 2) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has been tasked with regulating e-sports (video games not involving money) as part of multiple sports… Continue reading Centre appoints MeitY as the nodal ministry for gaming, to set rules soon
Australia FTA: Wine industry gears up for foreign market’s entry in India
Why in the news? India signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Australia this year. Now there is a possibility of entry of established Australian and European winemakers into the country. What does the agreement says about wine? This is the first time that India has agreed to liberalise wine under a trade pact. However,… Continue reading Australia FTA: Wine industry gears up for foreign market’s entry in India
A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight
Source– The post is based on the article “A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian diaspora and vulnerable sections of population Relevance– Issues related to emigration News– The article explains the status of immigration across the world. It also explains the challenges faced… Continue reading A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight
No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains
Source: The post is based on the article “No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: decision of government on NFSA News: The government has decided to allow free… Continue reading No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains
Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality
Source: The post is based on an article “So Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality” published in The Times of India on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns with increasing medical colleges and doctors News: India has increased… Continue reading Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality
