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 – August 4th, 2022
Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS): Getting set to make an impact
Source: This post is created based on the article “IFS: Getting set to make an impact”, published in Business Standard on 4th August 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Government departments and organisations News: Government is setting up Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS). The 2 divisions of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA); 1) the Infrastructure… Continue reading Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS): Getting set to make an impact
Letting jobless growth worsen is way too risky
Source: This post is created based on the article “Letting jobless growth worsen is way too risky”, published in Live Mint on 4th August, 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3, Indian Economy, Employment and development Context: In an emerging country, like India, the path to productivity and growth must lead workers away from farms towards jobs… Continue reading Letting jobless growth worsen is way too risky
Concern in Delhi over not being part of US-led Minerals Security Partnership
Contents1 Why in the News?2 About Minerals Security Partnership3 Significance of joining MSP for India4 Few Facts about rare Earth elements Why in the News? India is exploring the possibilities of joining the Minerals Security Partnership. About Minerals Security Partnership Minerals Security Partnership is an ambitious new US-led partnership to secure supply chains of critical… Continue reading Concern in Delhi over not being part of US-led Minerals Security Partnership
NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station
Source: The post is based on the article “NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station” published in Indian Express on 28th July 2022. What is the News? For the first time ever, two Astrobee robots have begun working independently on the International Space Station, side by side with humans. What… Continue reading NASA robots work together for the first time on International Space Station
India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the trade deficit?3 What causes a trade deficit?4 Is a trade deficit bad for a country’s… Continue reading India’s trade deficit surges to over $31 bn – what is trade deficit, is it bad?
Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Freebies?3 What is the negative impact of freebies?4 RBI Study on Freebies5 Supreme Court on Freebies What is the News? The… Continue reading Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue
Cabinet nod for climate pledges
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet nod for climate pledges” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement. However, the approved pledges were fewer than those the Prime Minister committed in Glasgow. What is a… Continue reading Cabinet nod for climate pledges
Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? Delhi State Transport Minister has moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to set aside the need for travel clearances by the… Continue reading Explained | Understanding the provisions for foreign visits of State government Ministers
Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 12th August 2022. What is the News? Parliament has passed the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022. Note:… Continue reading Parliament passes the National Anti-Doping Bill 2022
