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Subject: Economics Context: During April-September 2020, India attracted FDI worth $7.12 billion from the U.S. and $2 billion from Mauritius, which slipped to fourth position, the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) data showed. Concept: Key Takeaways: The U.S. has emerged as the second biggest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into […]
Subject: Governance Context: After incorporating certain reforms suggested by the CLRC, the draft Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (Bill) was released for public comments. Now , Government is planning to table the bill in parliament. Concept: The Competition Bill, 2020 seeks to amend the Competition Act. If the changes proposed by the MCA to the Competition […]
Subject: Environment Context: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Uttarakhand Forest Department has built a special eco bridge in the Ramnagar forest division of Nanital district for reptiles to cross over the busy jungle road. Concept: The highway to Nainital is a very busy one and a large number of vehicles ply on it during the […]
Subject: Environment Context: The arrival of flamingos from far flung areas has started at Point Calimere, one of the popular destinations in the State for the winged visitors. Concept: It is located in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu spreads across an area of 30 sq.km and comprises sandy coastal, saline swamps and thorn scrub forests […]
Subject : International Organizations Context: India, ‘strongly’ rejected the criticism of its Kashmir policy by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Concept: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states. It is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors […]
Subject: Environment Context : The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change grants environment clearance for opening the bar mouth in pulicat lake permanently at a cost of ₹27 crore, the State government has informed the Madras High Court. Concept: Over 90,000 birds, including storks and pelicans, have come from faraway places to the […]
Subject: International Events Context: China will build a “super” dam on the lower reaches of the YarlungZangboriver close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tibet, in a move that could have a far-reaching impact on northeast India’s water security. Concept: Originating in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), the trans-border YarlungZangbo flows into Arunachal […]
Subject: Economics Context: The weakness in the dollar following the large stimulus rolled out by the US has resulted in currencies of most emerging economies strengthening sharply from April this year. Yet, the rupee has been the worst performer among Asian currencies in 2020, losing 3.59 per cent against the greenback. Concept: This is despite […]
Subject: Polity Context: With less than two months of his tenure remaining, US President exercised his powers under the Constitution to pardon his former National Security Advisor, who had twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. Concept: USA President: The President of the US has the constitutional right to pardon or commute sentences related […]
Subject: Geography Context: Delhi and other parts of north India are bracing for near cold wave conditions. Concept: A cold wave is declared when there’s a significant drop in minimum or night time temperature. The IMD’s criteria for a cold wave in the plains is that the minimum temperature should be 10 degrees or lower […]