Source: DowntoEarth What is the news? The carcass of a male Spinner dolphin washed ashore in Odisha’s port town of Paradip within the Bhitarkanika National Park on June 30, 2021, taking the number of marine animal deaths in the state within five months to six. The reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained… Continue reading Spinner dolphin carcass found in Odisha
What India must keep in mind when it comes to Turkey
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: India – Turkey relations are important for India’s engagement in West Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 How Turkey is engaging in Afghanistan?3 Challenges in improving India – Turkey relations4 How India can engage with Turkey? Synopsis: Turkey, Qatar, and China have become critical players in post-America Afghanistan. So, India… Continue reading What India must keep in mind when it comes to Turkey
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | July 6 2021
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Previous Year Sub Wise Quiz [WpProQuiz 2642]
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 6th, 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 – July 6th, 2021
The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding the present phase of Globalization is important to understand the future of Global countries. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the new era of globalization3 The level of globalisation at present4 New Globalisation and India Synopsis: India could play a leadership role by helping set common standards for the democratic world in this new… Continue reading The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
E-commerce companies call out lack of clarity in draft rules
Source: Indian Express What is the news? Government has decided to extend the last date for submission of comments on the draft ecommerce rules till July 21 from the earlier deadline of July 6. While the government did not disclose any reasons for extending the date, it is learnt that it has come as a… Continue reading E-commerce companies call out lack of clarity in draft rules
COP26 offers a chance to revise zero-emission targets
Source: Livemint Relevance: Annual meeting of the UNFCCC (COP) is an important event where critical policy decisions related to global environment are deliberated upon. As a UPSC aspirant one must be aware of the outcomes of such events. Synopsis: COP26 (UNFCCC) assumes importance since the last COP meeting could not be held due to pandemic… Continue reading COP26 offers a chance to revise zero-emission targets
How cryptocurrency turbocharged the cybercrime racket: Explained
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Cryptocurrency is an emerging sector. As a UPSC aspirant one needs have knowledge about its pros and cons. Synopsis: Use of cryptocurrencies for ransomware attacks by hackers and related challenges. Must Read: What is a ransomware? Contents1 How is crypto used in cybercrime?2 What makes crypto attractive to criminals?3 Can payments… Continue reading How cryptocurrency turbocharged the cybercrime racket: Explained
ONDC: Looking to open source e-comm processes, DPIIT sets up 9-member panel
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set up a nine-member advisory council for creating an Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC). About Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC): ONDC is being designed to curb the monopolistic tendencies of e-commerce platforms. It… Continue reading ONDC: Looking to open source e-comm processes, DPIIT sets up 9-member panel
How India and China are shaped by the idea of national humiliation
Source: Indian express Relevance: China used its historic national humiliation for strengthening the country. However, India could not do that due to the prevalence of inequality. Synopsis: China uses national humiliation to legitimise authoritarian rule. Whereas, India’s lack of egalitarianism(Equality) makes it harder for national humiliation to be owned equally. How China used the idea… Continue reading How India and China are shaped by the idea of national humiliation
