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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 9th, 2021
Date of Interview: 03.09.2021 Board: Sujata Mehta Home State: Delhi Work ex: NTPC, DANICS Hobby: Meditation To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson Introduce Yourself. Shall we go for Leasing Model OR Outright sale model in National Monetization Plan; Problems with Delhi MCDs; My work Ex in DANICS & NTPC. Member 1 … Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #124 : Sujata Mehta Board, Delhi Home State, Meditation Hobby
Synopsis: India’s food system requires reforms, to make more sustainable and inclusive. Introduction UN Secretary-General will soon convene the Food Systems Summit with an aim to transform the global food systems. The objective will be to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. There are five action tracks to achieve the objectives. What are… Continue reading How India’s food systems must respond to the climate crisis
Synopsis: As per a research study, wildlife burn scars due to wildfires can increase thunderstorms. It increases the risk both of flooding and of lightning in the region. Introduction Wildfires burn millions of acres of land every year. It leaves behind Wildfire burn scars on the land with little vegetation and a darker soil surface,… Continue reading Wildfire burn scars can intensify and even trigger thunderstorms, here’s how?
Synopsis: Govt should recognize the evidence of distress and job loss in India. V-shaped recovery is still far away. Introduction According to the government, India’s economy is bright and strong since headline GDP grew 20% in the recent quarter after falling 24% in the same quarter last year. However, it is important to evaluate the… Continue reading Where’s The V-Shaped Recovery?
Synopsis: There is a need to maintain a robust telecom sector for country-wide access to citizens and for accelerating economic growth. Contents1 Introduction2 What reforms were brought by Vajpayee govt in telecom sector?3 What is the present scenario in telecom sector?4 What steps should govt take? Introduction India opened up the telecom sector to private… Continue reading A new Vajpayee moment for the troubled Indian telecom sector
Synopsis: Ignoring climate risks will complicate macroeconomic management, just as overlooking financial risks eventually led to the global financial crisis. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the issue with current policies of central banks towards combating climate change?3 What needs to be done?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Economic activity, is strongly integrated with emissions that… Continue reading Central banks must stop ignoring climate change
Synopsis: The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision to stay the Reserve Bank of India’s circular may delay the shift towards better governance in Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). Introduction The RBI had in June this year said that Members of Parliament, Assemblies, municipal corporations, municipalities, or other local bodies could not hold the corner-room post, or be a… Continue reading Politics vs governance: on Urban Cooperative Banks
Synopsis: With the month-long UNSC presidency, India showcased our role in world affairs. Contents1 Introduction2 Initiatives of UNSC under India’s Presidency3 About the signature events4 About the developments in Afghanistan5 Other initiatives of UNSC under India’s Presidency Introduction India has just concluded its presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for August. India managed to… Continue reading India’s presidency of the UNSC fortified our role in world affairs
