Polity Quiz: Indian Constitution – Parliament & State Government – 4th November 2021

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we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.

The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 3rd, 2021

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 and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 3rd, 2021

India, UK launch first transnational solar grid plan: On OSOWOG initiative

Contents1 What is the news?2 More about OSOWOG3 What are the potential benefits of OSOWOG?4 How is the OSOWOG initiative structured? What is the news? India and UK have unveiled an ambitious plan for the world’s first transnational network of interconnected solar power grids—Green Grids Initiative: One Sun One World One Grid at COP26 at… Continue reading India, UK launch first transnational solar grid plan: On OSOWOG initiative

RBI unveils revised PCA framework

Contents1 What is the news?2 What changes have been made to the PCA framework?3 Why the PCA framework has been revised?4 Which banks are currently under PCA framework? What is the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a revised PCA framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), and the changes will be effective… Continue reading RBI unveils revised PCA framework

Ensuring that policy outcome matches the intent

Contents1 News2 What are the issues associated with State Funding?3 What are the structural issues in the Budget?4 How did the Tamil Nadu government addressed the structural issues?5 What is the outcome of TN government initiatives? News Structural limitations of the polity in India has led to a phrase that the government is spending a… Continue reading Ensuring that policy outcome matches the intent

Explained: When can PSU bank staff be probed for NPAs?

News Recently the Finance Ministry has issued a fresh set of norms to guide state-owned banks in adopting a uniform staff accountability framework for non-performing assets (NPAs) up to Rs 50 crore. Must read: PSBs to introduce common staff accountability guidelines for NPAs What are the reasons for the introduction of accountability guidelines for PSBs?… Continue reading Explained: When can PSU bank staff be probed for NPAs?

Leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks at COP26

News: World leaders promised to protect Earth’s forests, cut methane emissions and help South Africa halt itself off coal at the U.N. climate summit. Contents1 What is Global methane Pledge?2 Why it is needed?3 What commitments were made to reverse deforestation and land degradation?4 What commitments were made to support South Africa towards renewable energy… Continue reading Leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks at COP26

Summitry in the East and India’s Asean ambitions

Contents1 News2 What are the initiatives adopted by various countries in the ASEAN region?3 What were the challenges within the group of ASEAN countries?4 What should be India’s strategy in the ASEAN region? News Recently, the 18th India-ASEAN summit and 16th East Asia Summit has occurred. Over the last few days two major summits, ASEAN… Continue reading Summitry in the East and India’s Asean ambitions

Trade and climate, the pivot for India-U.S. ties

News: The climate and trade and its interplay have a huge potential in strengthening further relationship between India and USA. However, issues needs to be tackled to realize that potential. India and the USA have forged a strategic relationship over time. Their recent cooperation in creating a free and open Indo-Pacific advancing democratic values and… Continue reading Trade and climate, the pivot for India-U.S. ties

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