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Headlines of the day 28-08-2023
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Disease Burden The Hindu: (Page 7) Health What is Disease Burden? What are Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)? Its impact Religious minority communities The Hindu : (Page 8) Polity and Governance What are Religious minority communities? What is the status of educational empowerment schemes for religious minorities? ‘Right to […]
Emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
Emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism Syllabus: GS2/ Polity and Governance In Context There are a number of issues that have varying consequences on India’s fiscal federalism which need review. About Fiscal Federalism About: It deals with the division of financial powers as well as the functions between multiple levels of the federal government. It […]
Daily Current Affairs – 28-08-2023
Educational Schemes for Minorities Syllabus: GS2/Government Policies and Interventions News: There is a shift in Centre’s policy towards minority education in the past few years. It has discontinued two key educational schemes for religious minorities and gradually cut down on the expenditure incurred on the programmes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Religious minorities in […]
Expansion of BRICS
Expansion of BRICS Syllabus: GS2/ Important International Institutions In Context The BRICS economic coalition of emerging markets has decided to extend membership invitations to six nations. More about the news Johannesburg Summit: In its ongoing summit at Johannesburg, South Africa, BRICS has invited Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Their […]
Headlines of the day 26-08-2023
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Punjab governor threatens President’s rule amid face-off with CM The Hindu: (Page 1) Polity and Governance What is the President’s Rule? When it is imposed? Concerns and way forward PM Modi’s Greece visit The Hindu: (Page 9) IR What are the key outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to […]
Daily Current Affairs – 26-08-2023
India-Iran drop Foreign Arbitration clause in Chabahar Port Issue Syllabus: GS2/ International Relations In News India and Iran have agreed to drop the clause for arbitration in foreign courts concerning the Chabahar port. More about the News This had been a hurdle for the framing of a long-term agreement around the facility. This major development […]
Headlines of the day 25-08-2023
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill, 2023 The Hindu: (Page 9) Polity and Governance What are the key provisions of the Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill, 2023? Concerns and the way forward India and the Northern Sea Route The Hindu: (Page 10) IR What is the significance of the Arctic region […]
Daily Current Affairs – 25-08-2023
India and the Northern Sea Route (NSR) Syllabus: GS2/International Relations In News Murmansk is witnessing the rising trend of Indian involvement in cargo traffic. About Murmansk It is popularly called the capital of the Arctic region and the beginning point of the Northern Sea Route (NSR). It is a city in the north-west of the […]
Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill
Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill Syllabus: GS2/ Constitutional Bodies, Representation of People’s Act In News The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, was recently introduced in Rajya Sabha. Need for the law Appointment of election commissioners: The Supreme Court while examining a series of petitions […]
Daily Current Affairs
- News In Short 22-10-2024
- New Assessment Highlights Role of Wetlands in National Biodiversity Strategies
- Need for Nature Restoration Law in India
- Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture
- Administrative Allocation of Satellite Spectrum