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Monthly Archives: August 2023

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

India’s One Health Mission

India’s One Health Mission Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context India is currently preparing for a ‘National One Health Mission’ which can help India respond better to health crises. About One Health Approach One Health is a holistic approach to problems that recognises the […]

Daily Current Affairs – 24-08-2023

National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) Syllabus: GS2/ Education, Government policies & intervention In News The final National Curriculum Framework released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Background The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) is the curriculum framework for the 5+3+3+4 design of schooling as proposed by the […]

Headlines of the day 24-08-2023

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Chandrayaan-3 Mission  The Hindu: (Page 1) Space  What are the aims and objectives of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission?  Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) The Hindu: (Page 8) Government Policies and Interventions  What is Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP)? Its Significance C. R. Rao The Hindu: (Page 10) […]