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NJAC
NJAC
1. Context
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar commented on the debate between the Central government and the Supreme Court over the matter of judicial appointments.
2. Key points
Referring...
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08-Dec 2022
WHITE PAPER REVOLUTION
WHITE PAPER REVOLUTION
1. Why in News
Cities across China have been witnessing waves of protests against the country’s tough zero-Covid policy in recent weeks. The movement, which is no longer ...
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08-Dec 2022
INDIAs GROWTH PROJECTION
INDIAs GROWTH PROJECTION
1. Context
The World Bank lifted its growth forecast for India's economy this year to 6.9%, after having downgraded it to 6.5%, citing resilience in economic activity despi...
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07-Dec 2022
CHAT GPT
CHAT GPT
1. Context
The latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool is creating a buzz among computer scientists & programmers due to its creative capabilities.
2. Key Points
Experts in the AI ...
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07-Dec 2022
INFLATION REDUCTION ACT
INFLATION REDUCTION ACT
1. Context
U.S.energy, new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which European countries believe is discriminatory to non-American companies.
Addressing lawmakers at the Library ...
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07-Dec 2022
DRONE TECHNOLOGY
DRONE TECHNOLOGY
1. Context
The Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Shri. Anurag Singh Thakur flagged off the Drone Yatra 2.0 in Chennai.
2. Key points
Technology is truly transforming ...
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07-Dec 2022
IDENTIFYING SPAMMERS
SPAMMERS
1. Context
On November 29, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) floated a consultation paper seeking comments about the potential introduction of a Calling Name Presentation ...
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07-Dec 2022
G-20 SUMMIT AND SDGs
G-20 SUMMIT AND SDGs
1. G-20 Agenda
The topics range from energy, trade & investment, development, employment, tourism, agriculture, digital economy, health, education, culture, environment & anti-c...
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06-Dec 2022
POST-PANDEMIC CRISIS
POST-PANDEMIC CRISIS
1. Context
ILO released two reports indicating the global employment scenario post-pandemic.
2. Reports
2.1 The Global Wage Report 2022 -2023
The International Labour Orga...
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06-Dec 2022
PAROLE AND FURLOUGH
PAROLE AND FURLOUGH
1. Context
There was a huge uproar in the media when Dere Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a convict serving a 20-year prison sentence for raping two disciples, was ...
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06-Dec 2022
REMITTANCES
REMITTANCES TO INDIA
1. Context
India is expected to receive a record $100 billion in remittances in 2022, the top recipient this year. India is expected to receive a record $100 billion in remit...
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06-Dec 2022
VIZHINJAM PORT
VIZHINJAM PORT
1. Context
Vizhinjam has been on the boil for the past four months with protesters mainly fisherfolk and their families laying siege to the under-construction Vizhinjam port.
The pr...
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06-Dec 2022
GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD GREAT INDIAN BUSTARD
1. Context
The Supreme Court asked the Government, whether a focused approach like Project Tiger, can be taken up for saving the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GI...
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05-Dec 2022
FOOD INFLATION FOOD INFLATION
1. Context
Consumer Price inflation fell from 7.41% year on year in September to 6.77% in October and food inflation fell from 8.60% to 7.015%.
RBI Monetary Policy Committee may cons...
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05-Dec 2022
ENDANGERED SPECIES
ENDANGERED SPECIES
1. Introduction
Kaziranga National Park is considered the greatest conservation success story in 2005 when it completed a century.
It is attributed to a rhino protection force...
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05-Dec 2022