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10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz |March 28,2022
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 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 – March 28th, 2022
Atmashakti over atmanirbharta: Learn right lessons from Russia sanctions
Context: Following the West’s stringent export controls restricting Russian state’s access to cutting-edge technology, there have been rising clamor on the need for self-sufficiency. However, there are certain points to consider before converting the goal of atmanirbharta into import substitution. What needs to be considered? First, there is no need for decoupling when there is… Continue reading Atmashakti over atmanirbharta: Learn right lessons from Russia sanctions
Strategic Support: SEBI’s proposal will help disinvestment
News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has released a consultation paper proposing to change open offer pricing norms for public sector undertakings (PSUs). What are the present Rules regarding open offer pricing norms? Under the rules in the SEBI Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers Regulations, 2011, an acquirer has to make… Continue reading Strategic Support: SEBI’s proposal will help disinvestment
On TRIPS waiver: Profit over public health
News: In 2020, India and South Africa gave a call at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver wrt Covid-19. Now, a deal has been brokered between the EU, the U.S., India, and South Africa on the issue. However, the waiver is a classic case of too little, too… Continue reading On TRIPS waiver: Profit over public health
Our Farm reforms deserve another chance
News: A recent finding of the Supreme Court-appointed panel has put back in focus the three farm laws that were revoked in late 2021 in the wake of farmer protests. As per the panel findings, it appears that a majority of farmers may have actually welcomed the agricultural reforms that were aimed through three farm… Continue reading Our Farm reforms deserve another chance
Global policies that helped India hit $400 billion in exports are changing
News: Last week, it was announced by the Union government that merchandise exports from India have crossed $400 billion in the current financial year 2021-22. Contents1 What is remarkable about this achievement? 2 What are the reasons behind a boom in India’s exports? 3 What are the upcoming challenges? 4 What is the way forward? What is… Continue reading Global policies that helped India hit $400 billion in exports are changing
Budgeting for a well-fed, self-reliant India
News: In the backdrop of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Prime Minister of India has emphasised the need for India to be atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in defence and agricultural sector in the Amrit Kaal (next 25 years). Contents1 What is India’s present situation in terms of import dependence?2 Why is Agri R&D significant for… Continue reading Budgeting for a well-fed, self-reliant India
Taking The BIMSTEC Route To Prosperity
Context: BIMSTEC is holding its summit on Mar 30 in Sri Lanka. As SAARC has failed to make any progress in the past few years, the burden to advance the regional cooperation now lies on BIMSTEC. Further, meticulous preparations behind the scenes have created an atmosphere of hope for its success. What is BIMSTEC and… Continue reading Taking The BIMSTEC Route To Prosperity
