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India-UK Roadmap 2030

In News Recently, India and the UK have adopted an ambitious ‘Roadmap 2030’ during the virtual bilateral summit between the Prime Minister of India and his British counterpart. The UK and India share many fundamental values since the UK is one of the oldest democracies and India is the world’s largest democracy. Both are committed […]

The Indian Express

  Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   SC strikes balance: Madras HC remarks were harsh; free speech, open court key to citizens’ right to know (Polity […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Supreme Court declines EC plea to restrain media reports (Polity and Governance) Supreme Court’s judgement on the Election Commission of India (ECI) versus Madras HIgh Court and the right to freedom of speech and expression on social media. GS 2 1 […]

Facts in News

  Facts in News Pulayar Community The Pulayar (also Pulaya, Pulayas, Holeya or Cheramar) are one of the main social groups found in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The 1976 Government of India Gazette notified them as Scheduled Caste (SC). They have seen the worst form of caste oppression and violence for being considered untouchables […]

Covid-19’s Impact on Employment

In News Recently, Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment, Bengaluru has released its annual report titled ‘State of Working India 2021: One Year of Covid-19’ for 2021. About the Report It is based on data sourced from the Consumer Pyramids Household Survey of the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy (CMIE), the Azim Premji […]

NPCI Refuses To Ban Cryptocurrency Trades

In News National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has refused to ban cryptocurrency transactions and has instead put an onus on banking institutions whether to ban crypto trades or not. The NPCI runs Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system (instant real-time payment system) in India. About The NPCI told banks that they must make the decision […]

G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting

In News  Recently, the Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (I/c) participated in the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held in Italy. Key Points  The Minister appreciated and supported the focus of the Italian G20 Presidency on recovery and ensuring new opportunities for People, Planet and Prosperity by putting in place Guidelines on the […]

Share of women & Youth In State Assemblies

In Context  Recent data from West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, show fewer numbers of women and youth Member of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). Major Highlights  The age and gender profiles of 3 of the newly elected Assemblies also show that the share of women MLAs is unchanged in West Bengal, has grown slightly in Kerala, […]

Patent Waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines

In News Recently, the US has decided to support waiving patents on Covid-19 vaccines. Background In October 2020, India and South Africa submitted a proposal to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). It asked for suspension of vaccine patents for the duration of the pandemic and sharing of the formula for jabs prepared by AstraZeneca and […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1& 11   Supreme Court throws out Maratha quota law, cites 50% reservation cap Reading Supreme Court’s Maratha quota verdict (Polity &Governance) […]

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