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Daily Current Affairs – September 2021
The day’s news that matters for Prelims and Mains, organised by GS paper, with practice questions.
Daily Current Affairs 29.09.2021 (Germany as a development actor in a post-Merkel era, How to grease the wheels of justice)
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1.Germany as a development actor in a post-Merkel era The new Chancellor must enable global cooperation policies for a sustainable future with India and the world The era of Angela Merkel, as Chancellor of Germany for the past 16 years, is coming to an end while the battle of a number of global crises is […]
Daily Current Affairs 28.09.2021 (ICRA raises FY22 growth estimate to 9%)
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1.ICRA raises FY22 growth estimate to 9% Potential third wave, efficacy of existing vaccines against possible new variants remain key risks: Nayar Rating agency ICRA has bumped up GDP growth forecast for 2021-22 to 9% from 8.5%, citing better prospects for the second half of the year due to a ramp-up in COVID-19 vaccination and […]
Daily Current Affairs 27.09.2021 (These investigations are a face without a heart, ect Focus on information, action)
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1.These investigations are a face without a heart There is no longer any respect for the citizen’s rights but only a single-minded assertion of unaccountable authority Gasping for breath — that is how our investigating agencies leave our citizens and now the press. Two recent cases clearly demonstrate that our investigating agencies are a face […]
Daily Current Affairs 26.09.2021 (India is the mother of all democracies, PM says at UNGA, India, U.S. find alignment on Indo-Pacific, fighting terrorism, mRNA vaccine manufacturers loath to share know-how)
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1.India is the mother of all democracies, PM says at UNGA Targets Pakistan, China for exporting terror, ignoring rules-based global order Terming India the “mother of all democracies”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a defence of the state of democracy in India at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, referring to his own journey […]
Daily Current AFfairs 25.09.2021 (When global firms disengage, employment suffers)
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1.When global firms disengage, employment suffers While inward FDI in India does create jobs, the magnitude and quality of job generation need scrutiny The most recent labour statistics, for August 2021, released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) shows that the unemployment rate has increased from around 7% in July to 8.3% for […]
Daily Current Affairs 24.09.2021 (A disease surveillance system, for the future, A climate change narrative that India can steer, ‘CoWIN adheres to WHO specifications’)
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1.A disease surveillance system, for the future Diseases and outbreaks are realities and a well-functioning system can help reduce their impact A defining moment in the history of epidemiology was the removal of the handle of a water pump. This is a spectacular story. In 1854, when a deadly outbreak of cholera affected Soho area […]
Daily Current Affairs 23.09.2021 (This judicial selection needs more than a tweak, Sea level rise is certain, WHO tightens global air quality norms)
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1.This judicial selection needs more than a tweak The collegium system and the mysteries underlining its decision-making dilute the importance of the High Courts In recent weeks, the Supreme Court of India’s collegium has been busy. New judges have been appointed to the Court on its advice and long overdue vacancies have been filled up. […]
Daily Current Affairs 22.09.2021 (The big deal behind the ruckus over AUKUS, ADB cuts India’s 2021-22 growth forecast to 10%, U.S. not seeking a new Cold War: Biden)
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1.The big deal behind the ruckus over AUKUS China’s economic and military capacities as well as its belligerence have led to a shift in regional security paradigms The announcement of the new Australia-U.K.-U.S. (AUKUS) trilateral security pact has naturally generated animated debate in strategic circles, coming as it does just days before the first in-person […]
Daily Current Affairs 21.09.2021 (The end of the doing business rankings, Western Ghats offer major additions to flora)
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1.Western Ghats offer major additions to flora Botanical Survey of India says 202 species were discovered across the country in 2020 The Botanical Survey of India, in its new publication Plant Discoveries 2020 has added 267 new taxa/ species to the country’s flora. The 267 new discoveries include 119 angiosperms; 3 pteridophytes; 5 bryophytes, 44 […]
Daily Current Affairs 19.09.2021 (IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics)
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1.IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics By combining non-edible oils and cellulose extracted from agricultural stubble, the researchers made biodegradable, multiuse polymer sheets According to a report by Central Pollution Control Board of India, for the year 2018-2019, 3.3 million metric tonnes of plastic waste are generated by Indians. The bad […]
Daily Current Affairs 18.09.2021 (GST Council not for inclusion of petroleum products: FinMin)
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1.GST Council not for inclusion of petroleum products: FinMin Centre turns down States’ plea for compensation beyond June 2022 The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to keep petroleum products out of the GST regime, while consumers will have to keep paying the Compensation Cess levied on products like automobiles till March 2026 […]
Daily Current Affairs 17.09.2021 (Two democracies and their vigilante problem, AUKUS seeks to reshape Indo-Pacific ties)
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1.Two democracies and their vigilante problem While in India, the word spells bad news, in the U.S., as seen in Texas, the citizen arrester seems hardly diminished In the world’s largest democracy, the word ‘vigilante’ evokes unsavoury images of goons stopping cattle trucks and lynching drivers, or video filming themselves assaulting men accused of love […]
Daily Current Affairs 16.09.2021 (Lifeline for telcos as govt. offers four-year moratorium on dues, Hardly the India-China century Deng envisioned)
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1.Lifeline for telcos as govt. offers four-year moratorium on dues Reforms include redefinition of AGR concept; 100% FDI under automatic route The Cabinet on Wednesday approved several measures to extend a lifeline to the cash-strapped telecom sector, including a redefinition of the much-litigated concept of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) to exclude non-telecom revenue and a […]
Daily Current Affairs 15.09.2021 (No firm commitment from India on ‘net zero’: Kerry,Modi to visit U.S. for Quad summit, UNGA next week)
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1.No firm commitment from India on ‘net zero’: Kerry Emissions goal not the only priority, govt. tells climate envoy The world is watching commitments on climate change made by all the “big emitters”, said U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Tuesday. Mr. Kerry was making a pitch for India to announce a […]
Daily Current Affairs 14.09.2021 (In Manipur, a case for asymmetric federalism)
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1.In Manipur, a case for asymmetric federalism Institutionally accommodating tribal distinctiveness as an enduring good will promote the State’s integrity As a normative idea and an institutional arrangement which supports the recognition and provision of an expansive ‘self-rule’ for territorially concentrated minority groups, asymmetric federalism has recently received bad press in India. The dissolution of […]
Daily Current Affairs 13.09.2021 (What is investment risk?)
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1.What is investment risk? Risk must be defined based on investment objective, not on the possibility of negative returns in future How do you define investment risk? We ask this question because many individuals are worried that equity investments currently carry high risk, having recorded continual uptrend in recent times. In this article, we show […]
Daily Current Affairs 12.09.2021 (Collection of rare paintings, dyes, fabrics and type specimens to go public, CJI raises concern over backlog of criminal cases in Allahabad HC, WHO simplifies treatment guidelines for hypertension)
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1.CJI raises concern over backlog of criminal cases in Allahabad HC 1.83 lakh criminal appeals pending in court, Uttar Pradesh govt. had told SC Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Saturday said the pendency of criminal cases in the Allahabad High Court was “very worrying”. “I do not want to point any fingers or […]
Daily Current AFfairs 10.09.2021 (BRICS seeks ‘inclusive’ intra-Afghan dialogue)
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1.BRICS seeks ‘inclusive’ intra-Afghan dialogue 5-member group adopts Counter Terrorism Action Plan The 13th BRICS summit held virtually on Thursday called for an “inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue” for stability in Afghanistan. The virtual summit, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was dominated by the developments in Afghanistan, and adopted the BRICS Counter Terrorism Action Plan. “We […]
Daily Current Affairs 09.09.2021 (Green hydrogen, a new ally for a zero carbon future, India, Russia review Afghanistan situation)
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1.Green hydrogen, a new ally for a zero carbon future It holds promise as an alternative, truly clean fuel and in aiding the world’s decarbonisation goals Scientists and technocrats have for years been engaged in the quest of discovering alternative fuels to fossil fuels which are responsible for the production of over 830 million tons […]
Daily Current Affairs 08.09.2021 (The economic reforms — looking back to look ahead)
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1.The economic reforms — looking back to look ahead The fundamentals need to be set right with a focus on human capital, technology readiness and productivity The crisis caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country and at global level has led to a debate about fresh thinking and new approaches to manage the […]
Daily Current Affairs 07.09.2021 (The long and the short of the NMP, Spirit of federalism lies in consultation, Modi to attend BRICS, SCO, Quad meets in Sept)
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1.The long and the short of the NMP It is surprising the Government has avoided mentioning the consequences of asset monetisation on ordinary citizens In the Budget for 2021-22, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, had announced the Government’s decision to monetise operating public infrastructure assets, declaring this as an important financing option for constructing new […]
Daily Current Affairs 06.09.2021 (The judicial role in improving lawmaking)
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1.The judicial role in improving lawmaking Rushed laws, rendering Parliament a rubber stamp, sacrifice core ideals of a constitutional democracy The deterioration in the quality of deliberation in Parliament over time has prompted calls for reform from different stakeholders. On Independence Day, Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana also highlighted this problem, noting that […]
Daily Current Affairs 05.09.2021 (Soil microbes can make for a greener revolution, India urges early TRIPS waiver ruling on COVID shots at WTO)
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1.Soil microbes can make for a greener revolution A new and fascinating aspect to hybrid vigour is the rhizomicrobiome Plants appear to be simple enough in their organisation. Whether small shrubs or tall trees, all they seem to be made up of is leaves, flowers, fruits, stems and roots. But simple they are not. Being […]
Daily Current AFfairs 04.09.2021 (Edible oil prices likely to ease by December: official, PMI signals fastest rebound in services activity in 18 months, FSDC asks regulators to keep steady vigil on financial sector)
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1.Edible oil prices likely to ease by December: official But govt. unlikely to reduce import duties: Food Secretary Soaring edible oil prices are likely to soften by December as international commodity futures show a declining trend and along with the arrival of domestic oilseed crops, Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey said on Friday. However, he indicated […]
Daily Current Affairs 03.09.2021 (A hydro onslaught the Himalayas cannot take, Lack of GST details stumps economists)
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1.A hydro onslaught the Himalayas cannot take There is rock solid scientific evidence to demand the cancellation of many upcoming and approved hydel projects In normal circumstances, when a mistake is understood and suffered, one tends to learn from it and not repeat it. Unfortunately, this does not hold true in the case of the […]
Daily Current AFfairs 02.09.2021 (Where liberalism and nationalism are placed in Asia, India must commit to net zero emissions)
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1.Where liberalism and nationalism are placed in Asia India and China have used the present world system to fashion their rise, with no alternative based on Asian nationalism Liberalism and nationalism mean different things to different people, and the two concepts are often considered mutually exclusive. Over 70 years after Indian independence, it is worth […]
Daily Current Affairs 01.09.2021 (UNSC resolution addresses ‘key concerns’ on Afghanistan: India, The next step in democratic evolution is overdue, It’s time to build BRICS better)
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1.UNSC resolution addresses ‘key concerns’ on Afghanistan: India P5 members divided; Delhi plays ‘active role’ to ensure resolution went through Despite the abstention of two “P5” countries — Russia and China — from the India-led United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2593, the Government of India said it was a “matter of satisfaction” that the […]
Daily Current Affairs 31.08.2021 (India is indeed walking the green talk, Marital rape: an indignity to women, India supports Palestine peace process: Shringla
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1.India is indeed walking the green talk Even with all its challenges, the country is setting a global example in meeting its Nationally Determined Contributions Did you know that even at the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (December 2020), India was the only G20 nation compliant with the agreement? Or that […]