ASER STUDY: GENDER DISPARITY IN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Why in news? The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) was released on 14th January. The report is based on a survey to assess learning outcomes in school-going children. The report was conducted in 26 districts across 24 states by education non-profit Pratham. It revealed gender disparity in parents opting for private schools over government […]
IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL: EU LAUNCHES DISPUTE MECHANISM
Why in news? EU Launces dispute mechanism, Britain, France and Germany ratcheted up pressure on Iran on 14th January to cease its violations of a landmark nuclear deal, stressing that they want to resolve differences through talks. More about EU dispute resolution mechanism Under JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism by EU, countries have 30 days to […]
CRZ RULES EASED FOR ‘BLUE FLAG’ BEACHES
Why in news? ‘Blue Flag’ to restrict the construction, The Environment Ministry has relaxed Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules that restrict construction near beaches to help States construct infrastructure and enable them to receive ‘Blue Flag’ certification. More about Blue Flag Certification The certification of Blue Flag Programme started in France in 1985 and has […]
Day 6: Static Quiz on Economy
PIB 13th January
Contents: Lohri Festival Voluntary Disclosure of Information of Non-Compliant Drones Flying in India Island Development Agency Consumer Price Index Numbers on Base 2012 for Rural, Urban and combined for the month of December 2019 Indian Navy to Get Upgraded Fuel HFHSD – IN 512 LOHRI FESTIVAL Lohri is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival, celebrated […]
14th January – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Vote for Status Quo in Taiwan U.S.A – Iran: In the name of Self-defence Counter Cyclical Fiscal Response to the ongoing Slowdown VOTE FOR STATUS QUO Why in news? Pro democratic president of Taiwan, Ms Tsai’s win from Democratic progressive party [DPP] In presidential election in Taiwan could further strain ties with china Taiwan […]
INDIAN NAVY TO GET UPGRADED FUEL HFHSD – IN 512
Indian Navy To Get Upgraded Fuel HFHSD, Leveraging technology and improved refining techniques available with the country’s petroleum industry, the Indian Navy in collaboration with M/s IOCL carried out an extensive and thorough study and a comparative evaluation of existing international regulations A revised technical specification was arrived at consisting of 22 test parameters including […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 14 January 2020
Contents: SC will examine larger issues in 9 Judge Bench Retail Inflation at 5 year high in December Inscriptions revealed two medieval monasteries at Moghalmari Maharashtra, Gujarat lag behind in Compensation for Sewer Deaths PM and World Leaders to attend Raisina dialogue Taal Volcano Using Data Analytics to identify GST evaders Milky Way’s imminent collision […]
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS ON BASE 2012 FOR RURAL, URBAN AND COMBINED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2019
Why in news? The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is releasing CPI (Rural, Urban, Combined) on Base 2012=100. In addition to this, Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) for all India Rural, Urban and Combined are also being released for December 2019
ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Why in news? The Union Home Minister chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA) and reviewed the progress made towards the programme “Holistic development of islands” For the first time initiative of sustainable development in the identified Islands within scientifically-assessed carrying capacity has been taken-up. Development Plans with focus on creation of […]