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 29th, 2022
Laboured wages – Any delay in funds to be paid to States for MGNREGS payments is unethical
Source: The post is based on the article “Laboured wages – Any delay in funds to be paid to States for MGNREGS payments is unethical” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these… Continue reading Laboured wages – Any delay in funds to be paid to States for MGNREGS payments is unethical
Global arms sales: Change is underway
Source: The post is based on the article “Global arms sales: Change is underway” published in Business Standard on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Defence Relevance: Increasing arms sales of China and India News: There has been an increase in arms sales from countries in the Asia-Oceania region in 2021. This article discusses the shifting pattern… Continue reading Global arms sales: Change is underway
Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority
Source: The post is based on the article “Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority” published in Business Standard on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: concerns associated with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). News: The Reserve Bank of India has released the “Trend and Progress in Banking… Continue reading Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority
Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining
Source: The post is based on the article “Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining” published in the mint on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Industrial policy. GS1- Economic geography Relevance: Important minerals for economy News: The article explains the issues faced by the mining sector in India. It also explains the reasons… Continue reading Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining
Veer Baal Diwas: A tale from Punjab
Source: The post is based on the article “A tale from Punjab” published in The Indian Express on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Indian history and culture Relevance: Important personalities and their relevance News: The article explains the historical event of the sacrifice of two younger boys of Guru Gobind Singh for maintaining the dignity… Continue reading Veer Baal Diwas: A tale from Punjab
Raise capital formation: Never let demand down
Source: The post is based on the article “Raise capital formation: Never let demand down” published in the Livemint on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth. Relevance: Issues related to economic growth. News: The article explains the reasons behind lower GDP growth in pre-pandemic years. It also explains the current economic scenario. … Continue reading Raise capital formation: Never let demand down
India must build awareness on population control
Source: The post is based on the article “India must build awareness on population control” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Population and associated issues Relevance: Issues related to population control and family planning News: The article explains the debates and discourses around population control in India. India was among the… Continue reading India must build awareness on population control
Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex
Source: The post is based on the article “Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex” published in The Times of India on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management. Relevance: About counterintelligence capabilities. News: Recently, a Russian businessman-politician, a known critic of Putin, and his… Continue reading Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex
City Finance Rankings and and City Beauty Competition: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives to take India’s Urban Rejuvenation journey to next level
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives to take India’s Urban Rejuvenation journey to next level” published in PIB on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched two key initiatives – City Finance Rankings, 2022… Continue reading City Finance Rankings and and City Beauty Competition: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches 2 key initiatives to take India’s Urban Rejuvenation journey to next level
