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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 17, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Issue of Consent in POCSO Act2 Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?3 Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)4 “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India5 Measures to Strengthen India US economic partnership6 Neglect of Public Health… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 17, 2021
The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key Provisions related to Delhi3 Salient features of the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 20214 Background of LG and Delhi Government Relationship5 Impact of Supreme Court Verdict on NCT of Delhi 6 Need for new NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill7 Implications of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill8 Suggestions Introduction The Government of National Capital… Continue reading The Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?
Synopsis: India could use its education policy to improve the research and innovation ecosystem in the country. Contents1 Introduction 2 What steps were taken during the pandemic?3 Why India should invest more in Research and Innovation?4 Conclusion Introduction The Government of India celebrates National Vaccination Day every year on March 16 to communicate the importance of… Continue reading Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?
Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Synopsis: The Madras High Court quashed a case of aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. The High Court also mentioned the need to amend the POCSO act. Contents1 The case and ruling 2 About the POCSO Act:3 Rationale behind the judgement:4 Way Ahead: The case and… Continue reading Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
MHA introduced “NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021”
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill,2021 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to change some important provisions concerning the National Capital. About NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021: It seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of… Continue reading MHA introduced “NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2021”
Older IIMs lag behind in enforcing “Quota rules”
What is the News? According to an RTI, older Indian Institutes of Management(IIMs) are lagging behind the newer IIMs in enforcing the quota rule. Data on IIMs enforcing Quota Rule: In older IIMs, less than 10% of the faculty are from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the Other Backward Classes communities. However, In some newer… Continue reading Older IIMs lag behind in enforcing “Quota rules”
Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
What is the News? The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to start SeaBuckthorn Plantation in the cold desert areas. Contents1 About Seabuckthorn:1.0.1 Benefits of Seabuckthorn Plantation:1.0.2 Ecological Benefits:1.0.3 Commercial Benefits: About Seabuckthorn: It is a shrub that produces an orange-yellow coloured edible berry. In India, it is found above the tree line in the Himalayan… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 17, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released2 Cabinet Clears Proposal for Setting up of “Development Finance Institution (DFI)”3 SC orders Info. on Rule Curve for “Mullaperiyar Dam”4 Genome mapping of Indian Ocean by NIO5 “UK’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy” Focusses on Indo-Pacific6 Himachal Pradesh to start… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 17, 2021
“UK’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy” Focusses on Indo-Pacific
What is the news? The United Kingdom(UK) has released a document laying out its post-Brexit foreign and defence policy priorities. What are the key features of the Post-Brexit Foreign Policy? Expand Influence in Indo-Pacific: The document calls Indo-Pacific the geopolitical centre of the world. The document says that the UK is planning to expand its… Continue reading “UK’s Post-Brexit Foreign Policy” Focusses on Indo-Pacific
