6th July – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents What will be the impact of Chinese apps ban? What are scientists saying about a new virus strain in China? Re-enfranchise the forgotten voter Economic revival now hinges more on services sector WHAT WILL BE THE IMPACT OF CHINESE APPS BAN? Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction In the wake of the face-off with Chinese […]
6th July 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 6 July 2020
Contents China doubles down on claims on Bhutan boundary India, Afghanistan ink 5 agreements Kuwait’s bill on workers Detecting RNA virus using Raman spectroscopy A sponge-like single-cell ancestor Suspected case of bubonic plague found: Inner Mongolia Replace multi-modal transportation of goods act India may see trade surplus after 18 yrs CHINA DOUBLES DOWN ON CLAIMS […]
CHAMBAL EXPRESSWAY PROJECT
Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSME reviewed the proposed Chambal Express Project. Highlights Land acquisition should cater to the development of way side amenities besides industrial and commercial clusters with potential for having smart cities, mandis, humar haats etc on both sides. Apart from […]
SOVEREIGN GOLD BOND SCHEME 2020-21
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? In terms of Government of India Notification Sovereign Gold Bonds 2020-21 (Series IV) will be opened for the July month. In order to promote the Digital India campaign Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of Rs 50 (Rupees […]
AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT INNOVATION CHALLENGE
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? The Prime Minister has launched Aatmanirbhar Bharat Innovation Challenge, to identify the best Indian Apps that are already being used by citizens and have the potential to scale and become world class Apps in their respective categories. This is to help realise the vision of the government […]
JAL JEEVAN MISSION WITH GARIB KALYAN ROJGAR ABHIYAN
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? The Government is planning for a livelihood provision to boost rural economy under Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) to start extensive public works. Details As part of this Abhiyan, Jal Jeevan Mission aims at providing household tap connections to every rural household and offers a huge opportunity to […]
PIB 5th July
Contents Jal Jeevan Mission with Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan Aatmanirbhar Bharat Innovation Challenge Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21 Chambal Expressway Project JAL JEEVAN MISSION WITH GARIB KALYAN ROJGAR ABHIYAN Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? The Government is planning for a livelihood provision to boost rural economy under Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) to […]