9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 23, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today List of 9 PM Articles Socio-Economic and Caste Census: A Need for reforms Impacts of devaluing domestic work WhatsApp Privacy Policy Issue: Need for Data Protection Law The Cost of Guaranteed MSP Socio-Economic and Caste Census: A Need for reforms Source:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 23, 2021

Issue of cruelty against wild animals in India

Recently an elephant died in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), Tamil Nadu. The death was caused by a burning tyre thrown at the elephant by some people. This is not the first instance when a wild animal has been killed due to fire, firecrackers or by a mob with sticks. The violence against wild animals has… Continue reading Issue of cruelty against wild animals in India

Co-WIN platform upgraded 

Why in News?  The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the upgradation of Co-WIN software. It is to cater to more sessions per site and change in site location.   Facts:  CoWIN App: It is a digitalised platform by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).   It allows Indian citizens to apply for a Covid-19 vaccine shot and helps agencies in keeping a track of… Continue reading Co-WIN platform upgraded 

Green bonds  

Why in News?  According to the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), the cost of issuing green bonds in India has generally remained higher compared to other bonds. It is largely due to asymmetric information.   About Green Bonds:   It is a debt instrument just like any other normal bond, issued by an issuer for raising funds.   The only difference is that these instruments are designed… Continue reading Green bonds  

Global Risk Report, 2021

Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS was undertaken by more than 650 members of leadership communities of WEF (World Economic Forum). Aim: To highlight the risks and consequences of widening inequalities… Continue reading Global Risk Report, 2021

Aspect of Mercy petition in India and Judicial intervention

Former Punjab CM Beant Singh’s assassin Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy petition was accepted by the Home ministry in 2019. But the decision could not be implemented as the Council of Ministers didn’t send the file to the President. Recently the Supreme Court criticised the government for their delay and scheduled a hearing for that. This… Continue reading Aspect of Mercy petition in India and Judicial intervention

Ensuring accountability in the new Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

Synopsis: the consumer protection rules will not guarantee better power supply quality without strong accountability provisions.  Background  Many states in India are not able to provide a quality supply of electricity, specifically to rural and small consumers.  To resolve this issue, recently, the Union Ministry of Power has promulgated the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020. The rules provide the consumer with the rights… Continue reading Ensuring accountability in the new Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020

[Downloads] 7PM Compilation -January, 2021 – 1st and 2nd week

Good afternoon every one .We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month  of January, 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th January, 2021] About 7 PM :- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give… Continue reading [Downloads] 7PM Compilation -January, 2021 – 1st and 2nd week

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 21, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Ensuring accountability in the new Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020   Why Chinese forces are weakening?   SC ruling on Section 32A of IBC   Trends in Housework valuation  Ensuring accountability in the new Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020  Source: The Hindu  GS-3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports,… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 21, 2021

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