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”?
Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns
What is the News? The Madras High Court has asked the ECI (Election Commission of India) to ensure that public funds are not for campaign purposes. What was the case before the Madras High Court? A political party filed the PIL in the Madras High Court. It seeks a direction to ECI to prohibit ministers,… Continue reading Madras High Court on Use of Public Funds for Campaigns
[UPSC Interview Transcript #98]: BS. Bassi Board, Karnataka Home State, Political Science Optional, Reading & box fit Hobbies
Contributed by ForumIAS community member Board: BS. Bassi Optional: Political Science Home State: Karnataka Hobbies: reading and box fit Background: Political Science Hons and conflict transformation and peacebuilding Chairperson Good afternoon Shreya- we are having our tea and you are also welcome to have pakora with us[1]said no sir thankyou So you’ve done political science… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #98]: BS. Bassi Board, Karnataka Home State, Political Science Optional, Reading & box fit Hobbies
[Downloads] 10 PM Compilation -March, 2021 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – march, 2021 – Third week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of march, 2021 – Third week UPSC Current Affairs Current Affairs Quiz UPSC News Articles Weekly Current Affairs PDF For UPSC
Potential opportunities in better India-Taiwan relations
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India Synopsis – There are many potential opportunities in developing India-Taiwan relations. But the political will is lacking. Introduction The India-Taiwan relations have improved since the 1990s. India and Taiwan have signed bilateral agreements in the field of agriculture, Custom… Continue reading Potential opportunities in better India-Taiwan relations
