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 […]

In Context Recently, eight of India’s major banks joined the Account Aggregator (AA) network. About AA framework was created through an inter-regulatory decision by RBI and other regulators. Based on the Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) framework It allows users to securely access their data and share the same with third parties  What is […]

In News  Recently, the Minister of State, Jal Shakti Ministry presided over the e-launch of Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021 under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase -II.  About Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021  Background: Commissioned by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Aim: To support the acceleration of ODF […]

In News The Centre has increased the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat for the upcoming rabi season to ?2,015 per quintal, a 2% hike from last year. Oilseeds and pulses such as mustard, safflower and masoor dal saw higher MSP increases of up to 8% in a bid to encourage crop diversification. About Minimum […]

Defence Air defence missile (MRSAM) System Syllabus: GS 3/Defence In News  The first deliverable Firing Unit (FU) of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) System handed over to Indian Air Force (IAF) to boost  India’s defence capabilities. About  The MRSAM (IAF) is an advanced network-centric combat Air Defence System developed jointly by the Defence […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1    BRICS seeks ‘inclusive’ intra Afghan dialogue   (IR)   Key Takeaways from 13th BRICS summit, what are the major decision taken in the context of Afghanistan, objectives and needs, learn facts related to BRICS  GS 2 2 IITs top […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 After GM, Harley, Ford Motor drives out, shuts plants (Economy) Why are the automobile companies exiting India? What are the challenges faced by these companies? How will it impact India and what is the way ahead? GS 2 3 BRICS leaders […]

In Context  There was a 46 per cent rise in complaints of crimes against women in the first eight months of 2021 over the corresponding period of last year. Major Points  The NCW received a total of 19,953 complaints of crimes against women from January to August this year, up from 13,618 in the corresponding […]

In Context India and Australia will hold the inaugural ‘2+2’ Ministerial meeting during the upcoming visit of Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Minister of Defence Peter Dutton.  Major Points  The meeting will be part of Australia’s engagements with regional partners as the Ministers will visit Indonesia, India, South Korea and the United States for Indo-Pacific […]

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 […]