Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 30 July 2021
Contents Return to Troubles: Good Friday Agreement on Brexit Return to Troubles: Good Friday Agreement on Brexit Context: The British government’s demand to renegotiate parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit agreement with the EU has set the stage for another round of clashes between London and Brussels. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign […]
Return to Troubles: Good Friday Agreement on Brexit
Context: The British government’s demand to renegotiate parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit agreement with the EU has set the stage for another round of clashes between London and Brussels. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests, Important Political developments). GS-I: World History Dimensions of the Article: Understanding […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 30 July 2021
Contents Reservation for OBCs and EWS in national medical seats Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill, 2021 Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment Bill), 2021 AERA Amendment Bill, 2021 Reservation for OBCs and EWS in national medical seats Context: The Union Health Ministry has announced reservation for the OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and Economically […]
Reservation for OBCs and EWS in national medical seats
Context: The Union Health Ministry has announced reservation for the OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the All India Quota (AIQ) for medical / dental courses. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Social Sector & Social Services, Education and Health related Issues, Government Policies and initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: The […]
Juvenile Justice Amendment Bill, 2021
Context: In the Rajya Sabha, the important Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2021 (without any discussions due to disruptions). Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues Related to Children, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection […]
Inland Vessels Bill, 2021
Context: The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, was passed in the din without debate in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives), GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Inland Canals and Waterways in India Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) Legislations regarding Inland Waterways in India Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 Inland […]
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment Bill), 2021
Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment Bill), 2021 was passed in the Lok Sabha (without any discussions due to disruptions). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Banking Sector & NBFCs, Growth & Development of Indian Economy), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code […]
AERA Amendment Bill, 2021
Context: The Lok Sabha passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Amendment Bill, 2021 (without any discussions due to disruptions). Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure, GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth & Development of Indian Economy, Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) AERA Amendment Bill, 2021 […]
30 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 30 July 2021
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020 Focus: GS II- Education Why in News? PM’s address to mark the first anniversary of National Education Policy 2020. History of National Education Policy I. Inspiration from Woods Dispatch 1854 Wood’s Dispatch is considered as ‘Magna-Carta’ of English Education. This proposal was based on Downward Infiltration theory. Vernacular languages were to […]