Context: The day marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the establishment of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It is celebrated every year with a new theme to raise awareness about the importance of communication and focuses on to increase the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The day also focusesContinue reading “World Telecommunication day – May 17”
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Important News articles – May 17/2020
GS – 2 Governance Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/humanity-needed-not-charity-coronavirus-pandemic-india-migrants-government-6413423/ Live mint – https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-liberalises-coal-mining-mineral-sector-11589628048539.html GS – 3 Science and Technology The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/coronavirus-package-private-sector-in-space-finds-echo-in-2017-isro-bill/article31602874.ece?homepage=true Economy The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/coronavirus-package-will-migrant-workers-benefit-from-the-centres-measures/article31603590.ece The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/coronavirus-package-what-are-the-measures-announced-by-the-government-to-deal-with-the-farm-crisis/article31603557.ece Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-rs-20-lakh-crore-economic-relief-package-coronavirus-india-economy-migrants-6413392/ Ethics Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/what-india-needs-pandemic-response-that-combines-ethics-and-economics/
Daily current affairs – May 16/2020
GS – 2 National Sikkim day: Why it is in news? The Sikkim Government celebrates its 45th Statehood Day. Every year Sikkim celebrates its State Day in May 16 as the state came into existence on this day in 1975. About the day: After India became independent in 1947, Sikkim continued to enjoy the protectorateContinue reading “Daily current affairs – May 16/2020”
Armed Forces Day – Third Saturday in May
Context: Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May pays tribute to the military personnel serving in the United States Armed Forces. The celebration takes place each year during Armed Forces Week. About the day: Armed Forces Day is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank theContinue reading “Armed Forces Day – Third Saturday in May”
Important News articles – May 16/2020
GS – 1 History Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/nehru-liaquat-pact-india-pakistan-khaled-ahmed-6411909/ GS – 2 National The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/neet-is-not-student-friendly-merit-promoting/article31596368.ece?homepage=true Live mint – https://www.livemint.com/news/india/myanmar-hands-over-22-northeast-insurgents-to-india-11589563349539.html International The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-calls-on-us-to-pay-its-debts-to-the-united-nations/article31597852.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/working-with-india-on-covid-19-vaccine-development-trump/article31597756.ece?homepage=true Governance The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/atmanirbhar-bharat-abhiyan-nirmala-sitharaman-announces-new-law-for-contract-farming-in-third-tranche-of-economic-stimulus-package/article31593785.ece?homepage=true Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-covid-economic-package-agriculture-6411949/ GS – 3 Economy Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-credit-lifeline/ Live Mint – https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/india-sows-seeds-of-empowerment-with-1-5-trillion-aid-for-farm-sector-11589564635015.html GS – 4 Ethics TheContinue reading “Important News articles – May 16/2020”
दैनिक सामयिकी – 12/2020 मई
जीएस – 2 सरकार की नीतियां और हस्तक्षेप ई-नाम प्लेटफॉर्म: यह समाचार में क्यों है? केंद्रीय कृषि और किसान कल्याण मंत्री ने राष्ट्रीय कृषि बाजार (ई-नाम) के साथ 177 नई मंडियों के एकीकरण का शुभारंभ किया। ई-नाम मंच के बारे में: यह कृषि विपणन को मजबूत करने और किसानों को ऑनलाइन पोर्टल के माध्यम सेContinue reading “दैनिक सामयिकी – 12/2020 मई”
Important News articles – May 15/2020
GS – 1 History Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/may-15-1980-forty-years-ago-aagsp-threats/ GS – 2 International The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-reminds-china-of-claims-over-gilgit-baltistan/article31585220.ece?homepage=true National The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/stop-the-return-to-laissez-faire/article31585646.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/states-cannot-be-left-to-the-centres-mercy/article31585516.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/keeping-asia-pacific-afloat/article31585353.ece?homepage=true GS – 3 Economy The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/lockdown-syndrome-the-hindu-editorial-on-virus-induced-economic-crisis/article31585553.ece?homepage=true Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-credit-lifeline/ Live mint – https://www.livemint.com/news/india/in-reform-stimulus-government-chooses-empowerment-over-entitlement-11589463838565.html GS – 4 Ethics The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/one-for-the-poor-the-hindu-editorial-on-centres-corona-package/article31585534.ece?homepage=true
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय नर्स दिवस – 12 मई
प्रसंग: • हर साल, अंतर्राष्ट्रीय नर्स परिषद अंतर्राष्ट्रीय नर्स दिवस पर समारोह का नेतृत्व करती है, जो आमतौर पर 12 मई को आयोजित किया जाता है।• यह दिन फ्लोरेंस नाइटिंगेल के जन्म की सालगिरह का भी प्रतीक है। दिन के बारे में: • अंतर्राष्ट्रीय नर्स दिवस (IND) प्रत्येक वर्ष दुनिया भर में मनाया जाने वालाContinue reading “अंतर्राष्ट्रीय नर्स दिवस – 12 मई”
Important News Article – May 14/2020
GS – 2 National The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/local-motif-the-hindu-editorial-on-modis-call-for-self-reliance/article31577225.ece?homepage=true GS – 3 Economic The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/economic-package-to-spur-growth-build-a-self-reliant-india-fm/article31573533.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-plan-to-revive-a-broken-economy/article31577261.ece?homepage=true The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-plan-to-revive-a-broken-economy/article31577261.ece?homepage=true GS – 4 Ethics The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-death-of-fatalism/article31576678.ece?homepage=true
Important News Articles – May 13/2020
GS – 2 National The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/riding-roughshod-over-state-governments/article31568039.ece The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reaffirm-cooperative-federalism/article31567966.ece Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/industrial-relations-code-india-labour-law-amendment-pratap-bhanu-mehta-6405265/ Governance The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/comment-do-numbers-matter-in-rajya-sabha/article31569127.ece?homepage=true Government policy and intervention The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/getting-cash-transfers-out-of-a-jam/article31568674.ece The Hindu – https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/coronavirus-aarogya-setu-who-all-can-access-your-data-and-when-6407175/ International Relations The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/italy-india-and-a-common-thread-in-partnership/article31568643.ece GS – 4 Ethics The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/playing-out-live-a-narrative-of-discrimination/article31560942.ece
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