Front Page Excise duty on petrol cut by ₹5, diesel by ₹10 (GS-3) Covaxin gets WHO’s emergency use nod (GS-2) Business October services output grows at decade high, PMI shows (GS-3) World U.S. puts Israeli maker of Pegasus spyware on ‘black list’ (GS-2) News Centre flags rise in number of COVID-19 cases (GS-2) At COP26, … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics covered The Global Methane pledge Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) One Sun One World One Grid group Facts for Prelims 1. The Global Methane Pledge Context: The Global Methane Pledge was launched at the ongoing UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. So far, over 90 countries have signed … Read more
Front Page After India’s 5 – point plan, countries pledge to cut methane , deforestation Afghan talks wont go to India next week, says Pak Pak sits on India request to let trucks take its wheat to Afghanistan Express Network ISRO data window in India led plan to boost infra in island nations Forests declaration … Read more
Front Page World leaders pledge to save forests, cut methane emissions (GS-3) Set up police complaints bodies: NHRC (GS-2) Pakistan’s NSA to skip Indian conference on Afghanistan (GS-2) Business RBI panel on ARCs proposes norms for valuers, reserve price (GS-3) RBI issues revised PCA framework for banks (Prelims – PCA Framework) World GOP Senators support … Read more
Editorials covered Getting nutrition back on the school high table Finding a way out of India’s deepening water stress Getting nutrition back on the school high table What is discussed? The article discusses about the need for improving nutrition of children especially the school going children and the challenges associated with it. Background As the … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics Covered Plasmid DNA Vaccine Project-15B One Health approach Paris Rule Book Ganges River Dolphin Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC) Facts for Prelims 1. Plasmid DNA Vaccine Context : Zydus Cadila has received approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Drug Controller General of India … Read more
Front Page PM’s word : Net Zero 2070 , clean & Green 2030 1-bn tonne emission cut : Why its a big leap forward GST collection surges to 1.30 Lakh cr in Oct, 2nd highest ever Express Network HC quashes 10.5% quota for Vanniyars J& K admin to set up specialized agency to probe terror … Read more
Front Page India will achieve net zero emissions by 2070, says PM (GS-3) Cannot impose blanket ban on all firecrackers, says SC (GS-3) Modi discusses Afghanistan with Boris Johnson (GS-2) Business October manufacturing activity quickens, job losses persist: PMI (GS-3) Goods exports climb 42%, imports surge 63% (GS-3) World Pentagon rattled by China’s military push … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics covered Relay Planting, Strip Cropping, Soil munching and No Till Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Rules, 2021 Indus Dolphin Climate Equity Monitor SBI Projection on Informal Sector Facts for Prelims Places in News 1. Relay Planting, Strip Cropping, Soil munching and No Till Context: A paper has appeared … Read more
Front Page In 48 districts, first dose coverage less than 50%; Modi to review vaccination Climate supply chain on Modi table ; India US discuss region In three years, informal economy down to 15-20% from 52% says SBI report Govt & Politics Centre to make fresh attempt for consensus on judicial services Express Network Modi … Read more