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“Gandhi Peace Prize 2020” awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Contents1 What is the news?2 About Gandhi Peace Prize:3 About Sheikh Mujibur Rahman:4 About Qaboos bin Said Al Said: What is the news? Gandhi Peace Prize for 2020 has awarded to the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh. Whereas, the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019 was awarded to the late Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said… Continue reading “Gandhi Peace Prize 2020” awarded to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

“Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Double Mutation?3 Is this double Mutant COVID Variant Harmful?4 About INSACOG:5 Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data(GISAID) Initiative What is the News? Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) has been doing genome sequencing of Covid-19 Variants. It has found a unique “double mutant” virus variant in India.… Continue reading “Double Mutant” COVID Virus Variant Found

Bihar Assembly Passed the “Bihar Special Armed Police Bill 2021”

What is the News? Bihar State Assembly has passed the Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021. About Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021 The mandate of the bill is to maintain public order, combat extremism. Further, the bill ensures better protection and security of specific establishments. For this, the Bill proposes setting up a Special… Continue reading Bihar Assembly Passed the “Bihar Special Armed Police Bill 2021”

Declining Autonomy of Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

Source: Indian Express Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education  Synopsis:  The recent attempts of intervention in the functioning of IIMs raise concerns with respect to the degree of autonomy enjoyed by them. The powers of government and board of governors to intervene in the institute’s… Continue reading Declining Autonomy of Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

[UPSC Interview Transcript #101]: BS Bassi Board, Karnataka Home State, Writing, Non fiction book Hobbies

Date of  Interview: 2 March, 20 Board: BS Bassi Background: Mechanical Engineer Employee:  ITC Ltd(tobacco) Home State: Karnataka Hobbies: Writing, Non fiction book Chairman (showing photo)Is it you? Which book have you read recently?(Hobby) Breif history of time , tell me about it?(linked to book) Okay, forget the universe, Tell me the history of india?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #101]: BS Bassi Board, Karnataka Home State, Writing, Non fiction book Hobbies

[UPSC Interview Transcript #100]: Manoj Soni Board, Bihar Home State, PSIR Optional, Diary writing & Trekking Hobbies

Duration: 30-35 mins Board: Manoj Soni sir Background: B.TECH in CSE Optional: PSIR Employee: 1.5 years in Vizag steel plant,6 years in ONGC Home State: Bihar First interview Hobbies: diary writing and trekking Chairman Greeted and explained the process Chairman – Started Reading DAF details like native place , company name .. said that it’s… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #100]: Manoj Soni Board, Bihar Home State, PSIR Optional, Diary writing & Trekking Hobbies

Bad Bank for strengthening the banking sector

Synopsis: Indian banks have started to recover post the pandemic phase. Moreover, the banks will strengthen after the creation of a bad bank as promised in the budget. Contents1 Background:2 Budget Announcements:3 Benefits of Bad Bank:4 Way Ahead: Background: During the pandemic, NPA(Non-Performing Assets) was expected to rise. Thus, Indian banks have written off their… Continue reading Bad Bank for strengthening the banking sector

NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is against the Principle of Federalism

Synopsis: The Lok Sabha has passed the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill is against the constitutional morality and hence, it needs to be declared unconstitutional. Background Article 239AA of the Constitution of India granted Special Status to Delhi in 1991 through the 69th constitutional amendment (CAA). The 69th CAA provided… Continue reading NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is against the Principle of Federalism

MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough

Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 MTP Bill  aims to improve women’s reproductive rights. But it will restrict women’s bodily autonomy if implemented. Introduction: The Lok Sabha passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Now the bill is in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has to maintain caution in passing… Continue reading MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough

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