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Subject: Polity Context: Central government has published an updated draft of ‘Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020’ Concept: It envisages that every establishment shall implement all measuresto ensure non-discrimination against any transgender person in any matter relating to employment including, but not limited to, infrastructure adjustments, recruitment, promotion and other related issues. The government […]
Subject: Science and tech Context: Recent research found that immunity developed by the formation of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 lasts only a few months, and recovered Covid-19 patients are likely to remain susceptible and could get re-infected. Findings: The analysis found “a potent” level of antibodies produced in 60% of participants during the peak of their […]
Subject: Economy/IR Context: 15 July is celebrated as World Youth Skills Day. Concept: The United Nations invented day aims at spreading awareness of the importance that technical and vocational education, training, and the development of new skills holds in our lives and is relevant to both local and global economies. The day highlights the opportunities and […]
Subject: Economy Context: The consumption of mobile and broadband data in rural India under the BharatNet scheme more than doubled in last three months compared to the preceding three months from January to March 2020. Concept: BharatNet is planned to connect all the 2,50,000 Gram Panchayats in the country for providing broadband connectivity in the […]
Table Of Contents Guruka Langar 26th constitutional amendment Prakash Singh case 2006 Bharatmala Pariyojna Digital India Global Distance Learning Fund Import Substitution 1. Guruka Langar Subject: Arts and culture Context: In Delhi, since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, one lakh meals have been served to poor and migrant laborers through community […]
Subject: Economy Context: Indian government has identified 12 priority sectors with potential for import substitution and boosting exports. Concept: Identified sectors: Food processing, organic farming, iron & steel, aluminium& copper, agrochemicals, electronics, industrial machinery, furniture, leather & footwear, auto parts, textiles and marine products. Import substitution The policy of encouraging domestic production by raising barriers […]
Subject: Schemes Context: After Facebook, Google partners with CBSE to promote online education in India. It will provide a $1 million grant to the Kaivalya Education Foundation through the Global Distance Learning Fund Concept: It is part of Google.org, aimed at helping teachers deliver virtual education to students in the country. The initiative empowers 700,000 […]
Subject: Government schemes Context: Google announces $10billion investment in ‘digital India’ Concept: Digital India is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The Digital India programme is centred on three key vision areas: Digital Infrastructure as a Core Utility to […]
Subject: Economy Context: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Environment Ministry has recommended the grant of Environmental Clearance for the development of an economic corridor between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka under Bharatmala Pariyojna Concept: It is a new umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across […]
Subject: Polity Context: Rising allegations against police system in India brings to light judgments of Prakash singh case. Concept: In 1996, a petition was filed before the Supreme which stated that the police abuse and misuse their powers. It alleged non-enforcement and discriminatory application of laws in favour of persons with clout, and also raised […]