The World Drug Report 2021: UNODC

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[ad_1] The World Drug Report 2021: UNODC Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – health and GS-III – Linkage of organised crime with Terrorism In news Recently, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in its World Drug Report 2021, has highlighted that the lockdown restrictions during Covid-19 have accelerated drug trafficking using … Read more

[Day 29]: UPSC PRELIMS 2021- Rapid Revision (RaRe) Series

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[ad_1] Highlights/Features of Rapid Revision (RaRe) Series:  It is a FREE initiative! Program Duration – 120 Days (31st May, 2021 to 27th September, 2021). 1. Dedicated Portal for Focused Preparation There will be a separate dedicated portal to help you stay focused and keep your preparation streamlined for the next 120 Days. The Registration link for … Read more

Link between Air Quality and Covid-19

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[ad_1] Link between Air Quality and Covid-19 Part of: GS Prelims and GS -II – Health and GS III – Pollution In news For the first time, a pan-India study has found a direct correlation between air pollution and Covid-19. The study titled ‘Establishing a link between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) zones and Covid-19 over … Read more

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (URBAN) – INSIGHTSIAS

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[ad_1]   Topics Covered:  Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (URBAN)  Context:  Anniversary event- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) was launched on 25th June, 2015.    About PMAY- Urban:  Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA) in Mission mode.  … Read more

INS Vikrant: First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

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[ad_1] INS Vikrant: First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Part of: GS Prelims and GS III – Defence and Security In news  Recently, the ongoing work on the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), INS Vikrant (IAC-1) was reviewed, which is a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat. INS Vikrant, is likely to be commissioned in 2022.  At present, India has … Read more

U.S. readying New Rules for the Tech Giants

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[ad_1] INTERNATIONAL/ ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests GS-2:  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. U.S. readying New Rules for the Tech Giants Context: Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee … Read more

Current Challenges of Indian Economy

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[ad_1] POLITY/ GOVERNANCE/ SECURITY Topic: GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.  Current Challenges of Indian Economy Context: As the Indian economy is completing the first quarter of the current financial year, policy makers need to understand the current challenges which Indian economy is facing so to … Read more

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 28th June 2021

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[ad_1] Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) LiDAR Based Survey of Forest Areas Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Sci and Tech; Environment In news Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate change The 10 mapped states are: Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Nagaland, and Tripura. The project was awarded … Read more

Day 121 – Q 2. What challenges does India’s federal polity pose to good governance and reforms in the fields of agriculture, policing and ease of doing business? Analyse with the help of suitable examples. (10 Marks)

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[ad_1] 2. What challenges does India’s federal polity pose to good governance and reforms in the fields of agriculture, policing and ease of doing business? Analyse with the help of suitable examples. (10 Marks) भारत की संघीय राजनीति कृषि, पुलिसिंग और व्यापार करने में आसानी के क्षेत्र में सुशासन और सुधारों के लिए कौन सी … Read more