2022 - Page 238 of 377 - Current Affairs

In Context As proposed by the experts, Practical challenges in implementation can come in the way of rolling out a universal basic income scheme. What is Universal Basic Income (UBI)? The Economic Survey 2016-17 has recommended Universal Basic Income (UBI) as an alternative to the various subsidy focused social welfare schemes that aim to reduce […]

Data Localisation

In Context The local storage requirements (Data Localisation) clause in India’s recently proposed Personal Data Protection Bill is facing controversy. Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms has recently stated that this clause could make it “difficult” to provide its services in the country. Data Localisation About: Data localisation simply means restricting the flow of data from […]

Loss to Indian GDP due to Pandemic Linked School Closure: ADB Study

In News According to ‘Potential Economic Impact of COVID-19 related School Closures’, a study by Asian Development Bank, India’s GDP would take a big hit due to pandemic-linked learning losses for students. Vital Findings of the Study Highest Decline: GDP of India would see the highest decline in South Asia due to learning losses for […]

Measles-Rubella Elimination

In Context Recently , Some points were highlighted to achieve the Measles-Rubella elimination target by July-August 2023. About Measles :It is a highly contagious viral disease. Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine, measles remains an important cause of death among young children globally, and can also lead to serious adverse outcomes such […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 12 Reform by Persuasion (Economy) Know about the Supreme Court’s ruling on GST, what is the important objective of the GST reform?how does judgement pave the way for more intensive bargaining and negotiations?Has it opened up serious questions on the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 2 Govt. to hold exhibition to find alternatives to single use plastic (Environmental Pollution) What is Single-Use Plastics?Issues and Challenges , ,India’s Efforts In Tackling Plastic Waste and what more needs to be done in this context? GS 2 5 […]

40th Edition of PRAGATI

In News Recently ,the Prime Minister of India chaired the meeting of the 40th edition of PRAGATI. Up to the 39 editions of PRAGATI meetings, 311 projects having a total cost of 14.82 lakh crore have been reviewed. About PRAGATI Platform It is a multi-purpose and multi-modal platform that is aimed at addressing common man’s […]

Wild Boars

In News Recently, the Kerala government empowered local bodies to cull wild boars that pose a threat to agriculture crops or human life. About Section 11-B (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 provides powers to the Chief Wildlife Warden (CWW) to issue special orders to kill wild animals, if the officer is satisfied that […]

Digital India BHASHINI

In News : Recently, MeitY organised a brainstorming session on Mission Digital India BHASHINI – [BHASHa INterface for India] – the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM). Digital India BHASHINI About: It is India’s AI led language translation platform. It will make Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) resources available to MSMEs, Startups and […]

National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 Report

In News Recently, the Ministry of Education released the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report. About National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 report Released by: Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. Administration: This nation-wide survey was administered by the CBSE. The survey was managed through the technology platform designed and developed by National […]

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