• Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy (INA) on 27 July 2020. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM handed over charge as the Commandant, Indian Naval Academy (INA) after a successful…
• In a significant development, the Trump administration has relaxed standards for exporting drones to friendly countries. About: • Under the new policy, drones that fly at speeds below 800 km per hour are no longer subject to the Missile…
• The first ‘Assessment of Climate Change over Indian Region’ was recently released by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences. Highlights the projections made in this report: • Temperature: By the end of the 21st century, average temperature over India…
• The Union Home Minister distributed to under the 100 electric potter wheels 100 trained artisans Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana. About: • It is an initiative of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). • Its targeted beneficiaries are potters from several…
• Union Finance Minister reviewed the performance of Special Window for Affordable and Mid Income Housing (SWAMIH). The fund has so far approved 81 projects with an investment of Rs 8767 crore. About: • SWAMIH Investment Fund has been formed…
• The government has notified the ‘Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020’ on 23rd July, 2020. These are the new rules and regulations for e-commerce companies under the Consumer Protection Act 2019. Salient features of the rules: • It aims to…
Mains Paper 2: Polity Prelims level: Presidential System Mains level: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries Context: • The nation has witnessed disgraceful political shenanigans most recently in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and the…
Mains Paper 1: Society Prelims level: National Commission for Women Mains level: Role of women and women’s organisation, population and associated issues Context: • A study by researchers at the University of California brings confirmation that the coronavirus lockdowns are…
Mains Paper 2: International Prelims level: US-China bilateral relations Mains level: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Context: • Beijing has retaliated swiftly against Washington’s decision earlier this week to close down the…
Mains Paper 2: Governance Prelims level: Sustainable Development Goals Mains level: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Context: • As lockdowns ease in countries across Asia and the Pacific in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a return to…
Mains Paper 2: Governance Prelims level: Contempt of court Mains level: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Context: • These are strange times we are going through right now. The pandemic has brought all activities to a virtual standstill.…
Mains Paper 2: Polity Prelims level: Governor Mains level: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies Context: • Rajasthan Governor could have sought a floor test in the State Assembly to ensure that the…
