Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 8 July 2021
Contents SC: File status report on vacancies at CIC, SICs India – EU Cooperation in Agriculture sector More than 50% didn’t get nutrition under ICDS in Jharkhand SC: File status report on vacancies at CIC, SICs Context: The Supreme Court sought status reports from the Centre and states on vacancies and pendency in the Central […]
SC: File status report on vacancies at CIC, SICs
Context: The Supreme Court sought status reports from the Centre and states on vacancies and pendency in the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies) Dimensions of the Article: Central Information Commission (CIC) Functions of CIC State Information Commission Issues Highlighted by the SC […]
India – EU Cooperation in Agriculture sector
Context: Virtual meeting between Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare of India and Member of European Commission-Agriculture was held recently. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies, Treaties and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About the European Commission (EC) Highlights of the India – European Commission meet India’s Points highlighted during the […]
More than 50% didn’t get nutrition under ICDS in Jharkhand
Context: More than 55% did not receive Supplementary Nutrition under Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) in Jharkhand even once in the first six months of 2021. As per National Family Health Survey-4 data, every second child in the state is stunted and underweight and every third child is affected by stunting and every 10th child […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 10 July 2021
Contents In defence of India’s noisy democracy In defence of India’s noisy democracy Context: China’s developmental pathway over the last century has been spectacular and this has lead to a rise in the comparison with India and questioning the need to bring a change in India’s democratic system. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions) […]
In defence of India’s noisy democracy
Context: China’s developmental pathway over the last century has been spectacular and this has lead to a rise in the comparison with India and questioning the need to bring a change in India’s democratic system. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions) Mains Questions: Comparisons of India’s system of democracy with China is not only […]
12 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 12 July 2021
NATIONAL FISH FARMERS DAY Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in News? The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) celebrated the National Fish Farmers Day virtually. Key details: The National Fish Farmers day is observed every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the Country. This annual event is celebrated […]
12 July Static Quiz 2021 (Environment)
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 9 July 2021
Contents Should only elected legislators be eligible for CM post? Tracking fugitives everywhere Should only elected legislators be eligible for CM post? Context: The sudden exit of Tirath Singh Rawat as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand because he was not elected as a legislator within six months, has led to thickening speculation about the fate of […]