In News Recently, the IMF released a World Economic Outlook report that retained the global economic growth forecast of 6% for 2021. World Economic Outlook It is a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that analyzes key parts of the IMF’s surveillance of economic developments and policies in its member countries.  It also projects […]

In News Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs has put Emigration Bill 2021, in the public domain for inputs. About The bill seeks a long-overdue opportunity to reform the recruitment process for nationals seeking employment abroad especially countries in Gulf or West Asia etc. The bill will soon be introduced in Parliament. Emigration Act 1983 […]

In News Recently, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa submitted his resignation to Governor. BS Bommai is appointed as the new Chief Minister of  Karnataka after taking the oath. About Chief Minister About: Each State has a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions. The Chief Minister is the […]

Facts in News James Webb Space Telescope The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to launch the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). It will be a large infrared telescope with an approximately 6.5-meter primary mirror.  It will be the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide and is considered […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Basavaraj Bommai will be new Karnataka CM (Polity and Governance) Appointment and removal of the Chief Minister of  State, tenure, qualifications, powers and functions and related articles in the Constitution. Comparison with the Prime Minister. GS 3 6 Dangerous conflagration (Internal […]

Indian Express Subject  Page No.                          Headlines                Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 BJP plays safe in Karnatka: BSY loyalist and fellow ligayats , Basavaraj Bommai, new CM (Polity and Governance )   About  Chief […]

In News Recently, the State Department of the United States of America (USA) has released the report ‘2021 Investment Climate Statements: India’, highlighting that India is a challenging place to do business. About the Report The US Department of State’s Investment Climate Statements provide country-specific information on the business climates of more than 170 countries […]

In News Recently, Lok Sabha passed the Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021.  About The Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 – aimed at helping MSMEs tide over problems of delayed payments as it seeks to broaden the participation of entities undertaking factoring.  The bill will also enhance traction on the TReDS platform which was introduced by […]

In News Violence escalated along the inter-State border, between Assam and Mizoram,  in the Cachar district. About The boundary between present-day Assam and Mizoram, 165 km long, dates back to the colonial era, when Mizoram was known as Lushai Hills, a district of Assam. The Assam-Mizoram border is shared between three districts of South Assam […]

In News Recently, the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI ) with support from the government of Japan conducted a study titled  “The Future of Work for Women in the Formal Sector in India”. Major Findings  Alternative work arrangements: The Alternative work arrangements in the gig […]