Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Afghan Peace Process and India2 The Advantages of Work from Anywhere3 Revisiting the Reservation Laws in India4 The ill effects of Job reservation for locals5 Concerns associated with Local Reservation Laws Afghan Peace Process and India Source: The Hindu Gs2:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 9, 2021
The Mandal case and Reservation in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Maratha reservation policy?3 Constitutional provisions regarding reservation4 Reservation in India5 Few Examples for reservation above of 50 percent ceiling6 Judicial interventions on reservation policy7 Arguments in support of 50 percent quota revision8 Arguments Against the revisit of 50 percent quota9 Suggestions Introduction Supreme Court (SC) may examine the 50% reservation… Continue reading The Mandal case and Reservation in India – Explained, Pointwise
Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
What is the news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change chaired by a Rajya Sabha member has tabled its report. The report demands more grants to the Environment ministry. What were the key highlights of the report? On Budget allocation for Environment Ministry: In Budget 2020-21, Government has reduced the revised… Continue reading Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 9, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Index of Economic Freedom” 2021 released2 Functions of “NSIL | New Space India Limited”3 PM to inaugurate ‘Maitri Setu’ Bridge4 Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”5 El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”6 What are “Sattras”? 7 Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 9, 2021
What are “Sattras”?
What is the news? In Assam, the campaigns of political parties often include going to different Sattras to seek blessings or to glorify the teachings of Sankardeva. What are Sattras? Sattras are monastic institutions in Assam. They were created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement. Movements started by the Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta… Continue reading What are “Sattras”?
El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”
What is the news? El Salvador becomes the first Malaria-free country in Central America and the third in America. It received a Malaria-free certificate from the World Health Organization (WHO). About Malaria: Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. It is transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Types: There… Continue reading El Salvador becomes “Malaria-free Country”
Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources provided information that only half of the government schools and anganwadis have a tap water supply. It is despite a 100-day special campaign by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign: Launched by: On 2nd October 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti… Continue reading Tap Water Shortage in Schools despite “100-day special campaign”
PM to inaugurate “Maitri Setu Bridge”
What is the News? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the ‘Maitri Setu’ bridge between India and Bangladesh. About Maitri Setu: Constructed by: National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. Maitri Setu is a bridge between India and Bangladesh. It is a 1.9 km long bridge over the Feni River. This bridge will connect Sabroom in… Continue reading PM to inaugurate “Maitri Setu Bridge”
Functions of “NSIL | New Space India Limited”
What is the news? The government clarified the mandate of the New Space India Limited(NSIL) to the Rajya Sabha. It was in response to a query by the Standing Committee on Science and Technology on whether NSIL would replace ISRO. What will be the role of ISRO? ISRO would be in charge of projects linked… Continue reading Functions of “NSIL | New Space India Limited”
“Index of Economic Freedom” 2021 released
What is the News? The Heritage Foundation releases The Index of Economic Freedom 2021. Key Findings of Index of Economic Freedom 2021 India ranked 121st in the index with a score of 56.5 points under the category of ‘mostly unfree’. In Asia-Pacific, India ranked 26th among the 40 countries. Other Key Findings Singapore tops the… Continue reading “Index of Economic Freedom” 2021 released
