Monthly Archives: September 2021
Agreement of Indian Citizens to Work in Portugal
In News Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the signing of an agreement between India and Portugal on the recruitment of Indian citizens to work in that European country. About The present agreement would set an institutional mechanism for partnership and cooperation between India and Portugal on sending and accepting Indian workers. Implementation Strategy: Under this […]
13th BRICS Summit
In News Recently, the BRICS summit was held via virtual mode with the Prime Minister of India as the host. About It was the 13th BRICS Summit. The New Delhi Declaration was the first statement by the grouping since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Leaders stressed the need for an “inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue”. […]
NIRF Rankings 2021
In News Six IITs have ranked among the 20 best institutions for management study in the latest edition of the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings. Key Points Expansion of footprints of engineering institutes: In 2017, there were four IITs in the top 20 for management study. Over the last five years, India’s premier engineering […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 10 13 13 Afghanistan, security on table as key US, Russian officials arrive in Delhi Old ghosts return Explained: Seven things to note in the new Afghan government Explained: Who are the Haqqani Network, the most powerful […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Amid protests, Centre hikes MSP for rabi crops (Economy) Why has the Centre increased the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat for the upcoming rabi season to ?2,015 per quintal, What is MSP? crops covered and other related […]
Facts In News
Internal Security Haqqani Network Syllabus: GS 3/Terrorism In News Recently, The Haqqani Network emerged as the most powerful group in the new Taliban government, with four of the clan nominated as cabinet members. About The Haqqani Network takes its name from the leader of the group, Jalaluddin Haqqani, who first fought the Soviet Army in […]
Iran Nuclear Deal
In News The U.S. and Germany have stepped up pressure on Iran to return soon to talks on its nuclear programme. About Meanwhile, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency, said Iran has continued to increase its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in breach of the accord. And, its verification and monitoring activities have […]
Surge in MUDRA Loan
In Context Public Sector banks are experiencing a sharp surge in the proportion of Mudra loans turning into non-performing assets (NPAs). The prime reason behind such a trend is the impact of Covid on incomes and repayment capacity of borrowers. About Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) MUDRA stands for Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency […]
Quota For Locals In Private Jobs
In News Recently, the Jharkhand Assembly passed a Bill which provides 75% reservation for local people in the private sector up to Rs. 40,000 salary a month. About The Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2021, was tabled in the budget session of the Assembly & later renamed as “The Jharkhand State Employment of […]
