Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia2 Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes3 MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough4 NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is against the Principle of Federalism5 Bad Bank for… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 24, 2021
Second Batch of CSAT Classes for Prelims 2021 commencing from 5th April | Enrol Now
Dear Students, As Prelims is approaching, being just a qualifying paper, we tend to take CSAT for granted and hence allocating very little time for its preparation can sometimes backfire. Over the years now it has been noticed that a good number of students comfortably clearing cut off score in GS are failing because they are… Continue reading Second Batch of CSAT Classes for Prelims 2021 commencing from 5th April | Enrol Now
Remote Voting Facility in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Current Scenario3 About Remote Voting Facility (RVF):4 Blockchain Technology:5 Probable working of Remote Voting Facility6 Significance of Remote Voting Facility (RVF)7 Challenges with Remote Voting Facility8 Suggestions to improve Remote Voting Facility9 Conclusion Introduction The Chief Election Commissioner has proposed to include the ‘remote voting facility’ in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This… Continue reading Remote Voting Facility in India – Explained, Pointwise
“Permanent Indus Commission” Meeting held after 2 Years
What is the News? The PIC (Permanent Indus Commission) of India and Pakistan meet held after two years in New Delhi. PIC aims to resolve outstanding issues under the Indus Water Treaty. About PIC (Permanent Indus Commission) Indus Water Treaty signed between India and Pakistan in 1960. The Commission was created to implement and manage… Continue reading “Permanent Indus Commission” Meeting held after 2 Years
India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka:3 Was the Resolution adopted or rejected?4 Sri Lanka’s Reaction:5 About UNHRC What is the News? India has abstained from a crucial vote on Sri Lanka’s human rights record at the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC). About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka: Firstly, the 46th… Continue reading India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 24, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?2 Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns3 What is “Parosmia”?4 Supreme Court Orders Waiver Of Compound Interest For All Borrowers5 POWERGRID Launches E-Tendering Portal “PRANIT”6 India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”7 “Permanent… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 24, 2021
Supreme Court Orders Waiver Of Compound Interest For All Borrowers
Contents1 What is the News?2 RBI Loan Moratorium Scheme:3 What petition was filed before the Supreme Court?4 Key Takeaways from the Supreme Court Verdict: What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed banks and financial institutions to refund compound interest collected on EMI (Equated Monthly installments) for loans. Calculation of the refunds will happen… Continue reading Supreme Court Orders Waiver Of Compound Interest For All Borrowers
POWERGRID Launches E-Tendering Portal “PRANIT”
What is the News? Power Grid Corporation of India Limited(POWERGRID) launched a portal named “PRANIT”. About PRANIT Portal: PRANIT is an e-Tendering Portal. It aims to make the tendering process more transparent through less paperwork and ease of operation. Significance: The portal is certified by Standardisation, Testing and Quality Certification Directorate(STQC), Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading POWERGRID Launches E-Tendering Portal “PRANIT”
What is “Parosmia”?
What is the News? The most common symptoms of Covid-19 are anosmia and ageusia. However, several people are also experiencing parosmia. It is characterized by a change in perception of odours. Anosmia: It is the partial or complete loss of the sense of smell. This loss may be temporary or permanent. Ageusia: It is a… Continue reading What is “Parosmia”?
What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ken-Betwa Link Project:3 Concerns:4 About National River Linking Project(NRLP): What is the News? Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a memorandum of agreement to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project(KBLP). About Ken-Betwa Link Project: Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project under the National Perspective Plan… Continue reading What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
