Heatwaves In India : Report By World Bank A new report by the World Bank suggests India could soon become one of the first places in the world to experience heatwaves that break the human survivability limit. India has witnessed a concurrent increase in meteorological droughts and heat waves over the last 60 years. A […]
Month: December 2022
India Central Asia Security Meet
India Central Asia Security Meet: India hosted a conclave of top security officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan with a focus on the evolving security situation in Afghanistan. This year was the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Central Asian countries Key highlights of the meeting: Support for a […]
Conjugal Visits For Prisoners
Conjugal Visits For Prisoners: Conjugal rights refer to the concept of allowing a prisoner to spend some time in privacy with his spouse within the precincts of a jail. Conjugal visits are considered a fundamental right of the spouses of the prisoners Recognized as prisoner rights ( by UN and International Covenant on Civil and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th December 2022
Today Current Affairs: 8th December 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Fifth Edition Of The European Union-India Competition Week
Fifth Edition Of The European Union-India Competition Week: The fifth edition of the European Union-India Competition Week is being held from December 5 to 7 this year in New Delhi. The European Union-India Competition Week is organized every year to provide a platform for exchanges between officials from the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition and […]
Set Up Divyang Department : Maharashtra
Set Up Divyang Department : Maharashtra The state government of Maharashtra recently approved the formation of a separate government department for the divyang (differently abled). The announcement of this development came on the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons. This comes after 20 years of demand for a separate department for the welfare […]
India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide
India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide According to ‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’ released by the NGO Oxfam India – growing inequalities based on caste, religion, gender, class, and geographic location are being worryingly replicated in the digital space in India. Digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and […]
Cyclone Mandous
Cyclone Mandous: It has been reported that a cyclone may impact the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts from 8th December 2022 onwards. Cyclone Mandous is a slow-moving cyclone that often absorbs a lot of moisture, carries a humongous amount of rainfall and gains strength in the form of wind speeds. The name has been suggested […]
National Security Advisor Meet
National Security Advisor Meet: The National Security Advisor (NSA) of India, for the first time, hosted a special meeting with his counterparts from Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Earlier in January 2022, the Prime Minister of India hosted the first India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. Highlights about the Meetings […]
Growth Forecast For India’s Economy : World Bank
Growth Forecast For India’s Economy : World Bank The World Bank recently lifted its growth forecast for India’s economy this year to 6.9%, after having downgraded it to 6.5% in October, 2022, citing resilience in economic activity despite a deteriorating external environment. It was released by World Bank. India Development Report titled ‘Navigating the Storm’. […]
