What is the News? In 2020 the US President imposed a ban on H-1B visa. The current US President decided to reverse the ban. So he allows a 2020 ban to expire on March 31st. Contents1 About the 2020 Ban on H1-B skilled workers:2 Why did the President then let the executive order expire?3 Impact… Continue reading US President to Remove the Ban on “H-1B Visa”
CDS operationalizes the third “Joint Logistics Node”(JLN) in Mumbai
What is the News? Chief of Defence Staff operationalises the third Joint Logistics Node (JLN) in Mumbai. About Joint Logistics Node(JLN): The JLN has been established with an aim of integrating the military’s logistics. Further, it aims to set up and improving the military’s war-fighting ability. This is the third Node to be set up. The two… Continue reading CDS operationalizes the third “Joint Logistics Node”(JLN) in Mumbai
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 2 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead2 Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India3 WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”4 CDS operationalizes the third “Joint Logistics Node”(JLN) in Mumbai5 US President to Remove the Ban on “H-1B Visa”6 Record… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 2 Apr, 2021
WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
What is the News? WEF releases the Global Gender Gap Report 2021. Contents1 About Global Gender Gap Report:2 Findings of Global Gender Gap Report 2021 related to India:3 Reasons for India’s decline in Global Gender Gap Report 2021:4 Other Key Findings of Global Gender Gap Report 2021: About Global Gender Gap Report: The World Economic… Continue reading WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
“Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead
What is the news? As many as 27 migratory birds died on account of avian influenza in Himachal Pradesh’s Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary. Click Here to Read about Avian Influenza About Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary or Pong Dam Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake is in Himachal Pradesh. Created in: The dam… Continue reading “Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead
Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the International Ranger Award:3 About World Commission on Protected Areas(WCPA):4 About International Ranger Federation(IRF):5 About Global Wildlife Conservation What is the News? Mahinder Giri, a range officer from Rajaji Tiger Reserve won the prestigious International Ranger Award . He is the only ranger from Asia to win this award.… Continue reading Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India
[UPSC Interview Transcript #125]: Air Marshal Bhosle Board, Kashmir Home State, Photography Hobby
Contributed by ForumIAS community member Board: Air Marshal Bhosle sir Home State: Kashmir Hobby: Photography Chairman What does Smruthik mean? U look like a honest person, are you? I said yes sir. He asked, “How can u say dat” What is self-discipline (based on my response to previous question) What kind of photography do u… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #125]: Air Marshal Bhosle Board, Kashmir Home State, Photography Hobby
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020 – Associated Issues
Synopsis – The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020 Continues to ignore Pregnant person’s rights. Contents1 Introduction-2 Objections raised in the Upper House3 Issues in the proposed Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 20204 Way forward Introduction- Recently, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020 passed in the upper house by voice vote. The bill… Continue reading Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020 – Associated Issues
The New EPF Tax Rules Should be Re-examined
Synopsis: A new EPF Tax Rules under EPF(Employees Provident Fund) contributions is under the proposal. The intended objective is to prevent abuse of process by HNIs (High net individuals), however, there are some concerns that demand re-examination. Contents1 Background2 What changes have been made?3 The rationale behind the proposal:4 Concerns with New EPF Tax Rules… Continue reading The New EPF Tax Rules Should be Re-examined
Afghan Peace Process and India’s stake in it
Synopsis: India should actively involve in the Afghan Peace Process and use its influence to guarantee peace in Afghanistan. Introduction: India’s position in the Afghan Peace process has evolved over the years. There is a subtle shift in New Delhi’s approach towards the Afghan crisis. For example, In the 1990s and 2000s, India constantly opposed… Continue reading Afghan Peace Process and India’s stake in it
