CURRENT AFFAIRS

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 14, Oct 2021

The G20 Anti-corruption Working Group, which for the first time includes sport as a specificity within its mandate, has reached consensus on the draft high level principles on Preventing and Combating Corruption.About ACWG:Established by G20 Leaders a

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 14, Oct 2021

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member.Implications:The proposal if accepted will require New Delhi to raise strategic oil reserves to 90 days requirement. India

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 14, Oct 2021

A report on the Performance of Information Commisions in India, 2021 was recently released.Key findings:CIC has three vacancies left and has not functioned at its full strength of 10 Commissioners.There were delays in disposing of cases due to both shortage of personnel a

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 14, Oct 2021

Coming out strongly against certain recommendations made by NFRA, chartered accountants’ apex body ICAI has said the watchdog does not have jurisdiction over micro, small and medium companies.Background:This observation comes less than two weeks afte

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 13, Oct 2021

The Rajasthan government has rolled back the Rajasthan Compulsory Registrations of Marriage Amendment Bill, 2021, after it got embroiled in controversy for making it mandatory to register all marriages, including those of minors.Key Provisions of the Bill:The Bill soug

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 13, Oct 2021

Nepalese political parties have a general consensus over the fact that Kalapani in Uttarakhand is part of Nepal’s sovereign territory, said former Nepalese Foreign Minister. However, India rejected this claim.Where is Kalapani located?Located in the easte

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 13, Oct 2021

Iran has produced more than 120 kilograms (265 pounds) of 20% enriched uranium,  far more than what the U.N. nuclear watchdog reported last month.Background:In September, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran’s stockpile of uranium en

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 13, Oct 2021

Indian Space Association (ISpA) was recently formally launched by Prime Minister Modi.It will be the premier industry association of space and satellite companies.Aims and objectives:ISpA aims to be a forum of the space industry in the Indian private sector and pa

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 13, Oct 2021

The Delhi government has started spraying bio-decomposer solution in farmlands to decompose the stubble left after the harvest.Background:The Delhi government sees the bio-decomposer as a solution to stubble burning and has been urging other States to

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 13, Oct 2021

Punjab Government has proposed to use the paddy crop residue as fodder for animals, especially cattle.Potential benefits of this move:Punjab produces over 20 million tonnes of paddy straw every year. Most of it is burnt in fields by farmers, leading to widespread air pol