Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-2- Education Context: Delhi University’s high cut-offs in admissions is not a reflection of standards as there is no connection between one’s intellectual ability and performance in examinations. Comment on the current education system. Rote learning and exaggerated marks point out the lack of pedagogic imagination and show a highly… Continue reading Quality issues in higher education system in India
About Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)
BARC was established as an autonomous ‘not for profit’ body duly registered under the Companies Act, 2013. BARC was constituted comprising representatives from all relevant industry associations being Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF), Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) and Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI). BARC India owns and manages a transparent, accurate, and inclusive TV… Continue reading About Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)
7 PM Editorial | All about TRP Issue | 16th October 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 7pm editorial Summary for today Introduction to the issue What is TRP system? Past example of TRP controversy How the TRP system works and how it can be rigged? Why the government should not regulate Media? Way forward Introduction In the case, where three channels Republic TV, Fakht… Continue reading 7 PM Editorial | All about TRP Issue | 16th October 2020
[Downloads] 10PM Compilation – October, 2020 – 1st week
Good Afternoon every one .We are posting Compilation of 10 pm current affairs quiz – October, 2020 – First week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of October 2020 – First week
New FCRA Norms might result in fund crunch for philanthropy and CSR
Source: Live Mint Syllabus: GS2: Development Processes and the Development Industry — the Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Context: New norms on foreign donations and covid-19 could end up shrinking the money pool for philanthropy and CSR. What are the changes over the years? The Foreign… Continue reading New FCRA Norms might result in fund crunch for philanthropy and CSR
India contributes 1 million dollars to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees
News: India has contributed one million dollars to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency(UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees. Facts: UNRWA: It was established as a subsidiary organ of the United Nations General Assembly in 1949 and became operational in 1950. Aim: To provide assistance and protection for registered Palestine refugees to help them achieve… Continue reading India contributes 1 million dollars to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees
Union Minister launches second phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna”
News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the second phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna” for the underprivileged Thalassemic patients. Facts: Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna: It was launched in 2017 with the aim to provide a one-time cure opportunity for Haemoglobinopathies like Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease for patients who have a… Continue reading Union Minister launches second phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna”
India re-elected as president of International Solar Alliance
News: India and France were re-elected as president and co-president at the third assembly session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a term of two years. Facts: Key Highlights from the Summit: CSCA: The assembly approved the initiative of the ISA Secretariat in institutionalizing ISA’s engagement with the private and public corporate… Continue reading India re-elected as president of International Solar Alliance
Explained: What is New Shephard, the rocket system built by Blue Origin?
News: New Shephard, a rocket system has successfully completed its seventh test launch after it took off from a test facility in Texas,US. Facts: New Shephard: It is a rocket system meant to offer flights to space over 100 km above the Earth and accommodation for payloads. Essentially, it has been designed to take… Continue reading Explained: What is New Shephard, the rocket system built by Blue Origin?
Foreign Contribution Regulation amendment Act (FCRA), 2020
Introduced: Lok Sabha (20th Sept 2020) Passed: Lok Sabha (21st Sept 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (23rd Sept 2020) Present status: Received assent of the President on 28th Sept 2020 & converted to Act. Background of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) was first brought in by the Indira Gandhi government… Continue reading Foreign Contribution Regulation amendment Act (FCRA), 2020
