What is the News? The Government has released the results of the first round of the Quarterly Employment Survey for the period April to June 2021. Note: QES is part of the All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES). What is the All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES)? Released by: Labour Bureau, Ministry of… Continue reading As per 1st round of All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES), employment increased by 29% in nine selected sectors of economy compared to 6th Economic Census (2013-14)
Reintroduced gharials thriving in Beas reserve: experts
What is the news? The Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) has been successfully reintroduced in the Beas River of Punjab where it had become extinct half a century ago. Click Here to read about Gharials About Gharial Reintroduction in Beas River The gharial reintroduction in the Beas Conservation Reserve is an ambitious programme of the… Continue reading Reintroduced gharials thriving in Beas reserve: experts
Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report
What is the news? NITI Aayog has released a report on India’s Coal Sector. International Energy Agency (IEA)’s annual coal 2021 report findings are also listed in the article. What are the key findings of the NITI Aayog’s report? – Coal will remain India’s mainstay energy source, and the country will shape global demand this… Continue reading Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report
Biological Diversity Bill referred to Joint Committee of Parliament
What is the news? The Environment Minister has referred the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. What are the key provisions of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021? – Click Here to read provisions of the Bill Other Important Provisions: – It streamlines the process of Patenting for Indian researchers to… Continue reading Biological Diversity Bill referred to Joint Committee of Parliament
Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar
What is the news? Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021.The Bill seeks to amend certain sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951. What are the key provisions of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021? Linking Aadhaar Card to Voter ID: The Bill allows electoral registration officers to… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar
Delink the good, bad and ugly of online gaming for apt regulation
News: Recently, a parliamentarian urged the government to come up with a comprehensive framework to regulate online gaming. The need to regulate online gaming industry is clear as India is home to over 275 gaming companies, more than 15,000 game developers, and around 300 million gamers. But the issues of illegal betting and gambling should… Continue reading Delink the good, bad and ugly of online gaming for apt regulation
Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
News: Gati shakti master plan would help India to converge its infrastructure spending. Must read: PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise What is the Gati shakti master plan? Read here: PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development What are the past initiatives to boost infrastructure? Some of the… Continue reading Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
Economy Quiz: Indian Economy – Intellectual Property Rights – 22 December 2021
Hello friends,
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.
Blue sky thinking-Net zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
News: Emissions from aviation industry have almost doubled since 2000 and reached one billion ton in 2018. To reduce emissions from aviation sector and make it net-zero will require a huge collaborative effort between industry, government and consumers. What has been the efforts by the aviation sector towards the net-zero goal? The aviation sector’s progress in cutting… Continue reading Blue sky thinking-Net zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
An over-engineered social stock exchange?
News: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in its recent board meeting approved the creation of a social stock exchange. SEBI has announced the setting up of Social Stock Exchange, on the basis of proposals from the working group under Ishaat Hussain, and a technical advisory committee under Harsh Kumar Bhanwala. What are the… Continue reading An over-engineered social stock exchange?
