Synopsis: Conflicts like the one in Kerala over the power to summon the state legislature, will only add up to the already dismal performance of sessions of state legislatures. Issue of summoning the sessions in state legislature: The events in Kerala and Rajasthan are an abnormality. Kerala Event: Lately, Kerala government recommended governor for summoning the… Continue reading Issue of summoning state legislature and their performance
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Need for reform in Governance structure of public universities
Synopsis: The governance structure of public universities must be reformed on an urgent basis as it may help them become world class universities. 55 central universities, endowed with prime land and extensive central grants, are crown jewels of the Indian academic system. However, lately, these universities are facing governance-related challenges. Six vice-chancellors (VCs) of central universities have been sacked and… Continue reading Need for reform in Governance structure of public universities
PM to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT for J&K
Source: PIB News: Prime Minister will launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT to extend coverage to all the residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Facts: PM-JAY SEHAT: It aims to ensure Universal Health Coverage by providing free of cost insurance cover to all the residents of the UT of J&K. The scheme will cover the… Continue reading PM to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT for J&K
Ladakh’s Tso Kar Wetland Complex now a Wetland of International Importance
Source: PIB News: India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site which is a second one in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. Facts: Tso Kar Basin: It is a high-altitude wetland complex consisting of two principal waterbodies Startsapuk Tso( a freshwater lake of about 438 hectares to the south and… Continue reading Ladakh’s Tso Kar Wetland Complex now a Wetland of International Importance
Modern History Quiz: Socio – Religious movement in the first half of 19th Century | 25th Dec, 2020
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India sends flood support to Vietnam under Mission Sagar III
Source: PIB News: Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as part of Mission Sagar-III. Facts: What is Mission Sagar? It was launched by the Indian government as a part of India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) assistance to Friendly Foreign Countries during the ongoing pandemic. Various phases of Mission Sagar: Mission Sagar-I: It was undertaken in May-June… Continue reading India sends flood support to Vietnam under Mission Sagar III
What is 3D Printing?
Source: The Hindu News: L&T Construction has 3D printed a G+1 (Ground plus one) building for the first time in India at Kancheepuram, Chennai with indigenous concrete mixture. Facts: 3D printing or additive manufacturing(AM) is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. What is the process of 3D Printing? The process starts… Continue reading What is 3D Printing?
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 24, 2020
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 24, 2020
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-Paper 2 Sci-Hub case: How scientific publishing works? Importance and steps for ‘Free, fair and safe’ elections amid pandemic Right to restitution for victims of crime GS Paper – 3 EU’s new draft digital-services laws against dominance of big tech players … Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 24, 2020
Why violence happened at Wistron-Apple Facility?
Wistron Violence and issue of contract workers Synopsis: The recent case of violence at Wistron’s iPhone manufacturing plant also highlights the challenges faced by contract workers in India. Why Wistron Violence happened? Recently, Wistron’s iPhone manufacturing plant was attacked by thousands of contract workers over alleged non-payment of wages, resulting in theft and loss of goods… Continue reading Why violence happened at Wistron-Apple Facility?
