Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020 – Associated Issues1.0.1 Issues in the proposed Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 20201.0.2 Way forward2 Afghan Peace Process and India’s stake in it3 The New EPF Tax Rules Should be Re-examined4 Critical Analysis… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 1, 2021
State of Human Rights in India -Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the US “Human Rights Report 2020”2.1 Key Findings of the report regarding India3 What are Human Rights?4 About International Human Rights Conventions and Bodies4.1 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)4.2 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)4.3 Other Convention on Human rights4.4 United Nation Human Rights Council(UNHRC)5 About Human Rights in… Continue reading State of Human Rights in India -Explained, Pointwise
Center to Retain the “Inflation Targeting” at 4% for MPC
Contents1 What is the news?2 Introduction 3 Inflation Targetting 4 About MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) What is the news? As per the top finance ministry official, the center will retain the Inflation Targeting of 4% for MPC. Introduction The Centre will retain the inflation target of 4%, with a tolerance band of +/- 2 percentage points. This… Continue reading Center to Retain the “Inflation Targeting” at 4% for MPC
NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report
What is the News? NITI Aayog released a report titled, ‘Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector’. Purpose of the Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector Report: The report outlines the range of investment opportunities in various segments of India’s healthcare sector. This includes hospitals, medical devices and equipment, health insurance, telemedicine, home healthcare, and medical… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report
“Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species
What is the News? A group of lepidopterists discovered a new species of butterfly. It is called “Nacaduba Sinhala Ramaswamii Sadasivan”. Note: A lepidopterist is a person who specializes in studying butterflies and moths. About the Nacaduba Sinhala Butterfly Species: Nacaduba Sinhala is a Line Blue Butterfly Species that belongs to the Nacaduba genus group.… Continue reading “Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India2 Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry3 “Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species4 NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report5 Center to Retain the “Inflation Targeting” at 4% for… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 1 Apr, 2021
Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry
Contents1 Why in the news?2 About PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry3 Objectives of the Scheme4 Salient features of the PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry5 Implementation of the scheme Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approves the PLI(Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI). About PLI scheme for Food Processing Industry… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves PLI Scheme for Food Processing Industry
“India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India
News: In a significant development in India-Pakistan relations, Pakistan allows the import of sugar and cotton from India. As per the Pakistan Commerce Ministry, the decision is driven by the rising prices of sugar in Pakistan. Introduction The Pakistan government cancelled trade with India in Aug 2019, after the introduction of amendments to Article 370… Continue reading “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India
[UPSC Interview Transcript #122]: A S Bhonsle Board, Management Optional
Board: A S Bhonsle Background: Engg (E&C), MBA (Fin) Work-ex: 5 years (Cisco, Crisil, Cognizant) Optional: Management Chairman How would you control traffic – innovative ways (I started with tech and other initiatives. He asked me to talk about traffic control and not traffic mgt.). reference: Bangalore, & some startup that operates with shared workspace… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #122]: A S Bhonsle Board, Management Optional
Higher Education in India – Significance of Quality Faculties
Synopsis: The size or location of educational institutions is not a big barrier to academic excellence. The quality and strength of faculty should improve to ensure quality higher education. Contents1 Background2 Significance of faculties in higher education3 Issues related to the current recruitment process of faculties4 Suggestion to improve the recruitment process Background Some experts… Continue reading Higher Education in India – Significance of Quality Faculties
