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Lateral Entry from Private Sector

In News Recently, the government has selected 31 specialists from the private sector as joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in central government departments. Background The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions had, in June 2018, invited applications for 10 joint secretary-rank posts through lateral entry mode — that is, appointment of private sector […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 The shift: Off radar, small arms, civilian targets (Internal Security) What are the changes in the new pattern of militancy? Why is it necessary to keep the valley calm and safe to truly integrate it in India? Way Ahead. GS 2 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Tanzanian novelist wins Nobel   (Education) Nobel Literature Prize, recent winner and contribution    GS 2 1 SC questions income limit for EWS quota   (Polity and Governance )   What are EWS eligibility criteria? Why government zeroed in […]

2021 Nobel Prize in Literature

In News Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature. About It was awarded to him “for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee”. In his 10 novels he has consistently, and with great compassion, penetrated the effects of colonialism in East […]

EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR

 In News  Recently, the 6th Edition of India – UK Joint Company Level Military Training EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand . About EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR  The exercise is part of an initiative to develop interoperability and sharing expertise with friendly foreign nations. During this exercise, an Infantry Company from the Indian Army […]

India’s newest Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh

In News  Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the Chhattisgarh government’s proposal to declare the combined areas of the Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. NTCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, established in 2005 for strengthening tiger conservation […]

Henley Passport Index 2021

In News  India has been ranked 90th in the most powerful passport report ‘Henley Passport Index 2021’. About Henley Passport Index The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.  The index is based on exclusive […]

Quota Norms For Promotions

In News Recently, the Central government submitted data regarding Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes quota in promotions in the Supreme Court (SC). Government’s Stand According to the data the total number in Group A, B and C categories in 19 ministries is 15.34% for SCs and 6.18% for STs. The figure includes reserved category candidates […]

Cybersecurity Norms for Power Sector

In News Recently, the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 has framed Guidelines on Cyber Security in Power Sector to be adhered by all Power Sector utilities. Background October 2020:  Mumbai faced major power outages that brought key services to a halt.  A US cybersecurity firm had said […]

Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

In News Recently, the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is produced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). Key Findings India: In India, five out of six multidimensionally poor people are from lower tribes or castes.  The Scheduled Tribe group: It accounts for 9.4 per cent […]

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