Point-Wise Current-Affairs & GS (Includes Important PIB Updates) 2023 with Maps & Data- IAS, SSC Etc

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May 9, 2020

Tyler Prize for the Environment Awarded to Indian Economist Who Formulate Green Economy 

Two pioneers have been awarded Tyler prize for economic value quantification of our environment. Tyler prize is considered as “Nobel prize for Environment” .

  • These pioneers are Pavan Sukhdev and Gretchen C Daily.
  • Despite working in very disparate areas of research, both the experts…

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EnvironmentBased on Down-to-Earth

May 5, 2020

107th Indian Science Congress 

The 107th Indian science Congress was held on January 3 - 7,2020 at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) , Bengaluru. The theme of 107th ISC is “Science and Technology: Rural Development” . The summit witnessed participation of academians, policymakers, scientists, polic…

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Science & Technology

Apr 24, 2020

Israel՚s Nation State Law and Qatar՚s OPEC Exit 

Israel՚s Nation State Law

“National State Law” has been piloted by Israel՚s right-wing government. An attempt to legitimise the prevalent apartheid against Arabs. To undermine any peace process with Palestine. As per the law Israel is the historic homeland of the Jewish people wit…

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EconomicsHealth

Arab Spring 2.0 

Recent protests in Algeria and Sudan. Protesters and militaries are at a stand-off. A possibility that protests could move to other Arab countries as well.

Arab Spring

  • Refers to a series of uprisings in the countries of the Arab region in 2011.
  • Protests in Tunisia in late 2010.
  • Sprea…

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Science & TechnologyEconomics

Apr 20, 2020

India in US՚s STA-1 List-Import of Dual-Use Tech and Strategic Trade Authorization 

High-technology dual exports to India has been eased by the US after 1 12 years of negotiations. India has been granted exemption under the Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 list.

India-US Defense Ties

  • The civil nuclear deal was signed between the two countries in 2…

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Science & Technology

Apr 14, 2020

Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019 

Health workforce would be more productive. Occurrence of fewer accidents and mishaps at work would be economically beneficial. For well-being of the workers, safety, health, welfare and improved working conditions are pre-requisite.

  • The Code repeals and replaces 13 labour laws rel…

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Bills

Apr 11, 2020

New Bacteria Will Help Fight Climate Change and IIT to Set up Research Centre in Data Science 

A new species of soil bacteria that is capable of breaking down organic matter has been discovered by researchers at Cornell University.

  • The bacteria can degrade even cancer causing chemicals that are released on burning of coal, gas, oil and refuse.

Overview

  • Bacterium Paraburkholde…

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Science & TechnologyEnvironmentBased on Down-to-Earth

Road Safety Bill - Motor Vehicle Bill 2017,2019 

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill (2017)

To better the quality of roads and improve safety standards. The bill has failed to make any progress in the Rajya Sabha since last year. Re-introduction in Parliament.

Challenges

  • Potholes have become a major challenge for accidental deaths.
  • Sta…

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Government Schemes/ProjectsBills

Apr 10, 2020

Government Interventions - Surrogacy Regulation Bill 2016 

Practice where a woman agrees to give birth to a baby. Usually by artificial insemination or surgical implantation. On behalf of another couple.

Surrogacy (Regulation Bill) , 2016

  • Surrogacy is a $ 2.3 billion industry across India annually.
  • Lack of regulation and poverty.

Reports abo…

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Policies & GovernanceGovernment Schemes/Projects

Apr 9, 2020

Gender Issues Muslim Women Bill, SDG, Global Gender Gap 

Muslim Women Bill, 2017

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017. Passed both In the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Key Changes

  • All declaration of talaq including in written or electronic form to be void.
  • Talaq-e-biddat.
  • Any other similar form of talaq pronounced…

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Bills