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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.
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 10th, 2022
News: This article discusses the view of former Reserve Bank of India governor C. Rangarajan on taxation. The article says tax rules should be made easier for better tax collections. India needs direct tax reforms because tax relief is not enough. How the government missed the opportunity to simplify the tax rate? Pandemic has increased… Continue reading Income tax on our rich should’ve been rejigged
News: This article discusses that privatization and the short-term gain associated with it should not overshadow the long-term interest. Hence, there is need to take a relook at privatization. Why privatization is being considered as panacea? India’s fiscal deficit (for the Centre) in FY22 is expected to be at 6.8% of the GDP and with… Continue reading It’s time to take a relook at privatisation
News: Recently, union budget 2022-23 has been presented. This article analyses the positives of the budget and suggest way forward to deal with the challenges. Contents1 What are the challenges currently faced by the economy?2 What are the positives of Budget 2022-23?3 Which issues are left unaddressed?4 What are the adverse consequences of a high… Continue reading Budget 2022: Some musings
News: Old laws, difficult to interpret language and long-running cases create obstacles to justice. What are the factors contributing to the obstacles to justice? Archaic Laws: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that daughters will have equal rights to their father’s property even prior to the enactment of the Hindu Succession Act (HSA) of 1956. Although, the… Continue reading What three recent cases say about our labyrinthine legal system
News: Karnataka is seeing bitter clashes over the banning of hijab and the imposition of dress code in educational institutions. Must read: Explained: Freedom of religion and attire Why inclusive nature of the classroom is a must for child development? Students came from different religions, caste, nations, etc and have different dietary habits, cultures, customs, and… Continue reading The classroom is important, not the uniform
News: There have been some incidents that show the friction between the delicate relationships of the constitutional head of state and elected government. For example, West Bengal CM blocked the governor on Twitter over his statements against the state governments. Read here: Breach of Constitutional Propriety by Governor Contents1 What are the powers of the governor?2 What… Continue reading Explained: Governor’s powers, friction with states, and why this happens often
News: Every section of society want reforms to make their life easier. The government is also introducing various reforms in various sectors. But still, various voices came who are against the method which government is adopting while introducing any reform. What are the mistakes government is doing while introducing reforms? The government is in a rush… Continue reading India must reform the very way that reforms are brought about
News: It was announced that Quad foreign ministers meeting is going to take place in Australia. This brings Indo-Australia bilateral relations back into focus. What are the drivers of Indo-Australia bilateral relations? Friendship is based on shared values and interests. India remains the top source of skilled migration for Australia. The population of Indian-born people has… Continue reading Indo-Australia bilateral relations: The significance of S Jaishankar’s Australia visit
