ASEAN Meet: China has announced USD 1.5 billion development assistance for the ASEAN besides the elevation of the ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership to strengthen security cooperation with the 10-nation bloc, amid the US push into the resource rich Indo-Pacific. Xi made the remarks at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-China Special Summit […]
The Global State Of Democracy Report, 2021
The Global State Of Democracy Report, 2021: The Global State of Democracy Report, 2021 was recently released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. The reports refer to three main regime types: democracies, hybrid and authoritarian regimes. Hybrid and authoritarian regimes are both classified as non-democratic. Highlights of the Report: The number of […]
Manifesto To Accelerate The Use Of Space In Europe
Manifesto To Accelerate The Use Of Space In Europe: The European Space Agency (ESA) council has approved a manifesto to accelerate the use of space in Europe. Basically, the council has adopted a resolution that lays down a vision for the continent in terms of maintaining and expanding its activities in space. Other than this, […]
Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile: Russia
Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile: Russia: Russia has fired its Tsirkon (Zircon) Hypersonic Cruise Missile from a warship in the north of the country. Earlier, it was reported that China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic glide vehicle that circled the globe before speeding towards its target. The Tsirkon Cruise Missile will join Avangard glide vehicles and the air-launched […]
All India Survey On Domestic Workers
All India Survey On Domestic Workers: The Union Minister for Labour and Employment flagged off the first ever All India Survey on Domestic Workers (DW). This was a first-ever such survey in independent India and will be completed in a year. The main objectives of the survey are: Estimate the number/proportion of DWs at National […]
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin: Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) has completed 5 years on 20th November, 2021. Earlier, it was reported that due to adverse impact of Covid-19, only 5.4% of the sanctioned houses under the PMAY-G, have reached completion for the year 2020-2021. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs […]
6th Edition Of Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2021
6th Edition Of Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2021: The President awarded the respective cities in the 6th Edition of Swachh Survekshan (SS) 2021 for their performance in maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation. The ceremony was held at the ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’, which is a celebration of the achievements of cities in the past seven years of […]
Draft Scheme Of Amalgamation Of PMC & USF Bank: RBI
Draft Scheme Of Amalgamation Of PMC & USF Bank: RBI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a draft scheme of amalgamation of Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank and Unity Small Finance Bank (USF). Earlier, PMC was put under restrictions on account of fraud that led to a steep deterioration in the networth of […]
Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019
Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019: A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has finalised and adopted the draft report on The Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019 by a majority. The Bill will be soon tabled in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The JPC has got five extensions to submit a report on the Bill […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd November 2021
Today Current Affairs: 23rd November 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
