The Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in March 2020. It seeks to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968. Facts: Aim: To protect the interest of farmers and ensure they get safe and effective pesticides. Key Features: Information to Framers: Farmers would be empowered to get all information regarding the available… Continue reading Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Economy)|October 27, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 26th 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – October 26th, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 India-US Relations Non-alignment in multipolar framework GS-3 Buffer Stocks 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1. India-US Relations Source: Indian Express Syllabus: Gs2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Context: A look at… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 26th, 2020
What is UDAY scheme?
UDAY scheme UDAY scheme was launched in November 2015, the Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was designed to turn around the precarious financial position of state distribution companies (DISCOMS). The state governments took over 75 % of the debt of their DISCOMS, issuing lower-interest bonds to service the rest of the debt. In return, DISCOMS were given… Continue reading What is UDAY scheme?
Non-alignment in multipolar framework
What are the different phases of world order? India’s advocacy for autonomy (& non-alignment) in making foreign policy choices in world order over decades. Bipolar(1947 to 1991) – Era of Cold War where world was divided in two camps one headed by USA and other headed by erstwhile USSR. During this phase India adhered to the principle… Continue reading Non-alignment in multipolar framework
India-US Relations
How India-U. S relation evolved over the years? India-U. S relations were at an all-time high during John F Kennedy and George W Bush administration: John F Kennedy, in the 1960s: Kennedy was a firm supporter of India in positioning India as a democratic counterweight to a totalitarian China in Asia in the 1960s Even… Continue reading India-US Relations
What is blasphemy law?
Sacrilege: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Blasphemy Law: Deals with the matter pertaining to lack of respect toward God, religion, a religious icon, or something else considered sacred. Arguements for blasphemy law To value and respect for sanctity of the God, Religion and Religious belief. Religion affects the actions of human… Continue reading What is blasphemy law?
Social Media and hate speech
Social Media & hate speech Impact of social media: Social media spreads messages way faster than other forms of mass media. Nearly 60,000 posts are shared on Facebook in just one second across the globe. Nearly 8,00,000 messages are sent in just one second across WhatsApp. Almost 70,000 searches are made on Google in just one second. How social… Continue reading Social Media and hate speech
Issue of Hate speech in India
In News- Sudarshan TV case will have several implications for the regulation of free speech. What is hate speech? The term hate speech is understood as any kind of communication in speech, writing or behaviour that attacks or uses pejorative or discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group on the basis their collective identity, be it race,… Continue reading Issue of Hate speech in India
