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 – August 16th, 2021
PM emphasis on less government interference is the way to go
Source: Business Standard Relevance: To understand the direction of the nation. Introduction: PM Modi vision/Speech on Independence Day: The government seeks to minimize government intrusion in public lives The government has repealed unnecessary laws and regulations e.g. The government has ended 15,000 compliances. There is emphasis on deregulation and freedom from state and bureaucratic interference For… Continue reading PM emphasis on less government interference is the way to go
Good news on news (On new IT rules)
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Bombay High Court has stayed part of the new IT rules which aim to control the news media along with social media and OTT platforms. What did the court say? The court identified the threat to free expression and argued that the rules are subordinate legislation… Continue reading Good news on news (On new IT rules)
[Download] UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022 Calendar
Dear Friends, UPSC has released the calendar for Civil Services and various other exams for the year 2022. There are no major changes in the exam schedule for the 2022 round of exams. Civil Service Prelims, 2022 will be held on 5th June 2022. You can download the official document by clicking the link given… Continue reading [Download] UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022 Calendar
PM interacts with women Self Help Groups in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’
Source: PIB What is the News? Prime Minister (PM) of India has participated in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’. Key Highlights from the Conference: During the Conference, the Prime Minister interacted with women members of self help groups (SHGs) and community resource persons promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission(DAY-NRLM). The PM also appreciated… Continue reading PM interacts with women Self Help Groups in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’
Union WCD Minister launches 2nd Phase of SAMVAD
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Women and Child Development has launched the 2nd phase of SAMVAD programme. About SAMVAD Programme: SAMVAD stands for Support, Advocacy & Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress. Mandate: It is a National Initiative and Integrated Resource that works in child protection,… Continue reading Union WCD Minister launches 2nd Phase of SAMVAD
The toxic drug impurity imperiling Indians
Source: Live Mint Relevance: The role of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in administering safe pharmaceutical drugs. Synopsis: Detection of carcinogenic compounds in commonly used drugs has plunged the global pharma industry into crisis mode. India’s drug regulator has done little to protect citizens. Contents1 Background2 What is N-Nitroso-dimethylamine or NDMA?3 Risks associated with… Continue reading The toxic drug impurity imperiling Indians
We’ve successfully made Covid vaccines. Now, India must focus on drug development
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Issues related to the development and production of new antibiotics Synopsis: Efforts should be initiated to consolidate existing strengths in pharmaceuticals and support the country’s antibiotic needs Challenges posed by AMR India has one of the highest levels of antibiotic resistance. It complicates not only the treatment of life-threatening infections, but… Continue reading We’ve successfully made Covid vaccines. Now, India must focus on drug development
Tribunal reforms: what’s abolished, what happens to pending cases
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Tribunals in India, Justice delivery Synopsis: Changes introduced by the Tribunals Reform Bill 2021. Contents1 Context2 What is the Bill about?3 Why tribunals are being dissolved? 4 What are the tribunals that are being dissolved?5 Salient features of the bill Context The Supreme Court recently expressed its discontentment over the functioning of tribunals in… Continue reading Tribunal reforms: what’s abolished, what happens to pending cases
India’s fate is tied to the rest of the world
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Evolution of India’s foreign policy. Synopsis: It was through its global interactions, India defined itself throughout its history as an independent nation Contents1 India and the world2 After independence3 After Cold War4 Implications for India India and the world India’s fate has been closely tied to the rest of the world.… Continue reading India’s fate is tied to the rest of the world
