The cost of clearing the air Context: In February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹4,400 crore package for 2020-21 to tackle air pollution in 102 of India’s most polluted cities. More on news: The funds would be used to reduce particulate matter by 20%-30% from 2017 levels by 2024 under the National Clean Air Programme… Continue reading The cost of clearing the air
Significance of Biden’s wins
Context- Impact of Joe Biden’s wins on ties with India. How US-India relations under different administration? Clinton administration- The Clinton years witnessed dip in India and the US bilateral relations. India was pressurized to “freeze, rollback and eliminate” its nuclear programme and to settle Kashmir dispute with Pakistan. Bush administration- George W Bush ensured the… Continue reading Significance of Biden’s wins
[Downloads] 10 PM Monthly Compilation | October, 2020
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Economy) | November 10,2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 10th November 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 Google to be probed for alleged abuse of dominance Indian Express Page – 1 Syllabus Topic – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Punjab becomes latest state to withdraw general consent to CBI Indian Express Page –… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 10th November 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: November 9, 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – November 9, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 How the US economy and its policy choices likely to affect India India-Maldives bilateral relations US Federal Election Commission Vs Indian Election commission GS 3 COVID-19, climate and carbon neutrality Foreign Investment in India 9 PM for Preliminary examination… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – November 9, 2020
Govt. seeks comments on draft Industrial Relations Code rules
News: Union Labour and Employment Ministry has published the draft rules framed under the Industrial Relations Code,2020. Facts: Industrial Relations Code combines and simplifies relevant provisions of three Central Labour Acts: Trade Unions Act,1926, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act,1946, and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Key Highlights of the Draft Rules: Exit provisions relating… Continue reading Govt. seeks comments on draft Industrial Relations Code rules
Public Affairs Index-2020
News: The Public Affairs Index-2020 has been released. Facts: About the index: It is released by the Public Affairs Centre, a not-for-profit organisation headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K. Kasturirangan. Ranking: The states were ranked on governance performance in the context of sustainable development defined by three pillars of equity, growth… Continue reading Public Affairs Index-2020
UKIBC releases Doing Business in India Report 2020
News: UK India Business Council(UKIBC) has released the sixth edition of Doing Business in India Report 2020. Facts: About the report: The report is based on an in-depth survey of 106 UK organisations operating in India spanning manufacturing, services, and higher education sectors. Key Takeaways: Nearly two-thirds of the UK businesses believe it is getting… Continue reading UKIBC releases Doing Business in India Report 2020
