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 24th, 2021
India, U.S. commit to linking economies across sectors
What is the news? India and the United States held the twelfth Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) in New Delhi. What is the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF)? India-United States TPF is a premier forum to resolve trade and investment issues between the two countries. Chaired by: The forum… Continue reading India, U.S. commit to linking economies across sectors
Recognising the unsung heroes from India’s tribal communities
News: Union Cabinet has approved 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to remember the contributions of tribal freedom fighters for the country. This date was chosen as it is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country. Also read: Remembering Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas What… Continue reading Recognising the unsung heroes from India’s tribal communities
Elephant vs Dragon
News: The Chinese model has allowed it to make significant economic gains, as was revealed in the recent report that it had raced past the US in wealth gain over the last two decades. This is in contrast to the Indian democratic model, which faces many challenges. What are the challenges facing the Indian democratic… Continue reading Elephant vs Dragon
ASER 2021 has insights on how schools can respond to post-Covid world
News: Recently, the 16th Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) survey 2021 has been released. About the ASER Survey and its key findings Read here: ASER Survey and issues in school education – Explained, pointwise How education can be “build back better” in the post-pandemic world? Children in today’s Class 1 and Class 2 have… Continue reading ASER 2021 has insights on how schools can respond to post-Covid world
The need for palliative care in India has never been greater
News: With the rise in non-communicable diseases, the requirement of palliative care is a must. What is palliative care? WHO defined palliative care as “the active total care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The… Continue reading The need for palliative care in India has never been greater
Lessons from past sanitation policies for future efforts
News: Despite decades of national sanitation policies, data from the fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) indicates that India is far from achieving it. Why does SDG Goal 6 (on water and sanitation) is essential? The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 6 aims to “ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation… Continue reading Lessons from past sanitation policies for future efforts
India to release 5 mn barrels of crude from reserves in bid to cool prices
What is the News? India will be releasing 5 million barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves in coordination with countries like the US, Japan, China, Britain and the Republic of Korea with the aim of bringing down oil prices. Why is India releasing 5 million barrels of crude oil from its strategic… Continue reading India to release 5 mn barrels of crude from reserves in bid to cool prices
DAC approves AK-203 deal with Russia
What is the News? Ahead of the Russian President visit to India, Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) has approved the deal for the manufacture of AK-203 assault rifles in India. Another deal likely to make progress is for Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems. However, the Ka-226T utility helicopter deal is unlikely to be cleared.… Continue reading DAC approves AK-203 deal with Russia
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched its Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2021–2025. About Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2021–2025 The FAO Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2021-2025 is the continuation of the first FAO Action Plan, which covered the period 2016-2020. Key… Continue reading Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
