What is the News? The Government releases data regarding the Foreign Direct Investment – FDI inflows in India from April to January 2021. FDI inflows in India from April 2020 to January 2021: India attracted a total FDI inflow of US$ 72.12 billion from April to January 2021. Significance: It is the highest ever for… Continue reading Government Releases Data on “FDI Inflows in India 2020-21”
PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
What is the News? PMAY-Gramin (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin) achieves 92% of its target under the 1st phase (i.e. from 2016-17 to 2018-19). Target under PMAY-Gramin: PMAY-G scheme aims to construct 2.95 crore houses with all basic amenities by the year 2021-22. However, the number of beneficiaries reduced from 2.95 crores to 2.14 crore.… Continue reading PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices2 PMAY– Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase3 Justice N.V. Ramana – the next “Chief Justice of India(CJI)”4 Government Releases Data on “FDI Inflows in India 2020-21”5 “Culex or Common House Mosquitoes” Reappears in Delhi6 ARIES… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 7 Apr, 2021
[Download] UPSC Civil Services 2020 Interview Schedule
UPSC has declared the Schedule for Personality Tests (Interviews) of Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2020. Interviews are commencing from 26th April 2021. The e-Summon Letters of Personality Tests (Interviews) of the candidates will be available in some time on the UPSC’s Official Website. You can download the schedule by clicking on the following link: All… Continue reading [Download] UPSC Civil Services 2020 Interview Schedule
Justice N.V. Ramana – the next “Chief Justice of India(CJI)”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Appointment of CJI and other Judges:3 Constitution on appointment of CJI:4 Convention for appointment of the CJI5 Salary and Allowance of CJI and other Judges:6 Administrative Powers of CJI: What is the News? The President of India appointed Justice N.V. Ramana as the next Chief Justice of India. Appointment of… Continue reading Justice N.V. Ramana – the next “Chief Justice of India(CJI)”
MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
. It Contents1 What is the News?2 About blockchain-based traceability interface:3 What is Blockchain Technology?4 About Spices Board India:5 About UNDP Accelerator Lab: What is the News? Spices Board India and UNDPs India’s Accelerator Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU). The MoU aims to build a blockchain-based traceability interface for Indian spices. It will enhance… Continue reading MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
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Tarrem attack – How Maoists Still Manage to Attack Security Forces?
Synopsis: The tarrem attack points out that the declining Maoists remain a strong military threat. Introduction Over 20 paramilitary personnel died in an encounter with the Maoists in the Tarrem area near Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. There is a long-running conflict in this remote tribal region. Reports point out a Maoist surprise attack on the paramilitary personnel.… Continue reading Tarrem attack – How Maoists Still Manage to Attack Security Forces?
Significance of Circuit Benches
Synopsis: Virtual hearings started during the pandemic provided much relief. However, now focus should be on other measures like the establishment of circuit benches. Contents1 Background:2 What are circuit benches?3 The adverse impact of Fixed Location:4 Way Forward: Background: The pandemic saw the initiation of virtual proceedings in the Supreme Court. It was because the… Continue reading Significance of Circuit Benches
Measures to address Inequality in India
Synopsis: Inequality in India is increasing. It needs an immediate solution to enable sustainable economic growth. Background According to a recent Pew Research Report, one-third of India’s middle-class has become poor due to the Pandemic. Whereas, poor people earning less than ₹150 per day have doubled. International organizations like the World Bank, the International Monetary… Continue reading Measures to address Inequality in India
