SYLLABUS SECTION: GS III (ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY) WHY IN THE NEWS? Recently, India joined the First Movers Coalition led by the WEF and the US government. What is First Movers Coalition? It is a global initiative, aimed at decarbonising the hard to abate heavy industry and long-distance transport sectors. Which are currently responsible for 30 …
SYLLABUS SECTION: GS III (ECONOMY) WHY IN THE NEWS? Recently, the report “The State of Inequality in India” commissioning by the EAC-PM. They have been releasing the PM RELEASES STATE OF INEQUALITY. It is based on the data derived from various rounds of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). The National Family and Health Survey …
SYLLABUS SECTION: GS III (ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY) WHY IN THE NEWS: Recently, the Chhattisgarh government has become only the second state in the country. To recognize the Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights of a village inside a national park. About: The CFR rights of tribals living in Gudiyapadar, a hamlet reserved for the Kanger Ghati …
SYLLABUS SECTION: GSII (INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS) WHY IN THE NEWS? Recently, India and Japan agreed to enhance their Bilateral Security and Defence Cooperation. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEETING In March 2022, the Japanese Prime Minister was on an official visit to India for 14th India -Japan Annual Meeting to build up their BILATERAL SECURITY AND DEFENCE COOPERATION. …
SYLLABUS SECTION: GS II (GOVERNANCE) WHY IN THE NEWS? Recently, in an analysis of the World Bank’s World Governance Indicators, India’s scores were much below its peers on all counts in Govt Flagge Low Score. It is a key input for India’s sovereign ratings. A sovereign credit rating is an independent assessment of the creditworthiness …
Syllabus Section: GS II (SOCIAL ISSUES) Why in News? Recently, a new working paper published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reckoned that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India will see the highest decline in South Asia. The paper names ‘Potential Economic Impact of COVID19 related School Closures. Key Analysis: Effect on Overall Economy: …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS | LEARNING LOSS WILL DENT INDIA’S GDP: ADB | 28TH MAY | THE HINDU Read More »
Syllabus Section: Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that the recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) moreover Council Decisions. The Decisions are not binding on either the Union government or the states. The Supreme Court has held that GST on ocean freight paid in case of import of goods is unconstitutional. …
SYLLABUS SECTION: GS III (Environment and Ecology) WHY IN THE NEWS? Recently, provisions of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which is currently reviewing through a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), have been criticizing. Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you’ll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like …
SYLLABUS SECTION: GS III (Economy) WHY IN THE NEWS? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will transfer Rs 30,307 crore as a surplus. To the gov.t for the fiscal ended March 2022 | RBI SURPLUS TRANSFER. It is 69% down from the Rs 99,126crore in the year end in March 2021 and lower than the Rs …
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SYLLABUS SECTION: GS II (SOCIAL ISSUES) WHY IN THE NEWS? In a recent order, Supreme Court recognises sex work as a profession and ordered police to treat sex workers with dignity. OBSERVATIONS AND ORDERS OF THE COURT: After invoking special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution court gave the following orders: 1) Right to …
