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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.
News: Recently unveiled budget proposes many initiatives for health sector like digitally managed health ecosystem and provisions for mental health. But, many expectations for the health sector remain unfulfilled. What are the limitation in current budget’s approach towards health sector? Budget’s emphasis on Digital technology could be a game-changer, but only if the facility, doctors, patients,… Continue reading Budget disappoints on healthcare
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 – February 5th, 2022
News: The recently presented budget has digital technology at its core. It focusses on providing important services like education, health, employment to even the remotest corners of the country with the help of digital initiative. However, there are apprehensions that this may not be appropriate to solve the pressing issue of rural India What are… Continue reading A budget that overlooks real needs
News: Recently, Ariel Ortiz-Bobea who is an economist discussed his research findings about climate change and its impact on agricultural productivity with Times Evoke. This article discusses the rich plant diversity in India, its significance and impact of climate change on Agri-productivity. What is the significance of plants in India? One, India has rich plant… Continue reading In 60 years, climate change took seven years of agri-productivity growth
News: Recently, India and UK formally launched the negotiations for free trade agreement (FTA). Why India and UK trade deal will be “a new age FTA”? One, negotiations are aimed at achieving a “fair and balanced” FTA. It covers more than 90% of tariff lines. It will not only cover goods, services and investments, but… Continue reading India calling with quite a lot of trade in mind
News: Recently the Supreme Court has upheld the admissions notice of NEET-2021 in view of implications on public health due to delay in medical admissions and hearing on the validity of the ₹8 lakh limit is listed for March. What was the case? The case was related to resolution of the issues around the implementation… Continue reading Interrogating the false merit-reservation binary
News: India has recently joined leading democracies diplomatically and has decided to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics. Why India’s decision is right? One, China has made PLA regiment commander involved in the 2020 Galwan clashes the torch bearer in the Olympic relay. Therefore, China has politicized the Games. Two, due to China’s human rights violations,… Continue reading Go cold on China: India right to diplomatically boycott Winter Games
Contents1 What is the News?2 How is religious freedom protected under the Constitution?3 What is the Supreme Court’s view on Religious Freedom?4 Where did the Supreme Court apply the essential religious practices test?5 What are the court’s rulings on Hijab? What is the News? Recently, six students were banned from entering a college in Karnataka’s… Continue reading Explained: Freedom of religion and attire
Contents1 What is the News?2 How does climate change impact coastal communities?3 What is the study conducted by scientists?4 What are the findings of the study? What is the News? A study conducted by Indian Scientists has indicated that regions over the Bay of Bengal, South China Sea, and South Indian Ocean can experience higher… Continue reading High wave activity in regions over Bay of Bengal, South China Sea, & South Indian Ocean can pose threat for coastal communities
