11 Aug 21 Unpacking the resiliency of global trade, yet again
(The Hindu, GS-3, Economics) Context:- COVID19 has a devastating impact on the world economy and it has shrunk by 4.4% and global trade by 5.3%. This economic crisis led to job...
Current Affairs
10 Aug 21 The shaky foundation of the labour law reforms
(GS-3, Labor Reforms, Economics Source- The Hindu) Context:- The Central government enacted the Code on Wages in August 2019 and the other Codes, viz., the Industrial Relations Code, the Occupational Safety, Health...
10 Aug 21 National Mission For Manuscript
(GS PAPER-1, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE Source- Ministry of Culture) Context- The National Mission for Manuscripts was established in February 2003, by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India. Objective- A unique project...
09 Aug 21 PM to chair UNSC High-Level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security”
(GS PAPER-2, DIPLOMACY SOURCE- pib) Context- Prime Minister Modi will chair the High-level Open Debate on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’ on 9th August. Via video conferencing. The...
09 Aug 21 Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants (The Hindu, GS-3, Energy)
Context:- In the announcement of Union Budget 2020-21 that the shutting down of old coal power plants, which are major contributors to emissions so that India’s Nationally Determined Contributions can...
07 Aug 21 Smart City
GS PAPER- 3, INFRASTRUCTURE SOURCE- Pib Context:- Smart City Mission was started six years ago. Now during the pandemic, we have seen that smart cities remain in the dark. The devastation caused...
07 Aug 21 Creating Sustainable Livelihoods for Rural Women
(GS PAPER-1, WOMEN SOURCE- Pib) Context: The guidelines of the various beneficiary-oriented schemes of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA &FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare provide that States and...
06 Aug 21 WATER CRISIS
Context:- India’s groundwater table is declining, cities like chennai, delhi are on the brink, India is 56% water deficit. According to World bank data, by 2050 India will have water...
06 Aug 21 High-Tech measures for improvement in Aviation Sector
Context:- Indian aviation sector is under stress from both the sides i.e. from financial stress, sustainability stress and lack of demand due to COVID-19. So the government is taking few...
06 Aug 21 e-RUPI, the new digital payment instrument
(GS PAPER-3, INFRASTRUCTURE SOURCE- Pib Context- Prime Minister of India on August 2nd launched the digital payment solution e-RUPI which is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment services. The Prime Minister...
