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• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 01, Dec 2021

Why in News?Recently on the occasion of the World Youth Skills Day, PM Narendra Modi argued that India had laid the foundation for improving the level of skill among the youth.Key Points:According to most estimates India continues to be a country that faces one of

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Reference News:Farmer unions want the government to enact legislation conferring mandatory status to MSP in addition to repealing 3 farm laws.What is MSP?Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural produce

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Reference News:The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone, has imposed a fine of ₹2 crore on the Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) for changing the natural course of Kurbadahali Nalla (water channel) in Odisha’s Angul district.What’s the

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Reference News:The international talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, will take place soon.The talks will be held between the remaining partners to the deal — Iran, China, Russia, Germany

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Reference News:The new variant B 1.1. 529, which was designated as a 'Variant of Concern' by World Health Organisation has been assigned the name Omicron.Reported by public health officials of South Africa, the new variant has triggered a lot of concern wo

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Reference News:Floor leaders of the Rajya Sabha have expressed concern over the Chief Justice of India’s recent remarks on Disruptions in Parliament.The floor leaders said it is for the Presiding Officers to take appropriate action if the norms of functioning are bein

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Reference News:Madhya Pradesh government has initiated a massive tribal outreach programme in the state.Important tribes in the state include Bhils and Gonds.As part of the tribals outreach programme, the state has undertaken the following measures:Implementation of

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Why in News?UN climate talks in Scotland has concluded with a global agreement aimed at keeping alive hopes of capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, and so maintain a realistic shot at saving the world from catastrophic climate change.About:The “Glasgow climat

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Why in News?Expert Group unveils report on base revision of Wage Rate Index (WRI) to 2016=100 from base 1963-65=100.Related Facts:The new series of Wage Rate Index (WRI) with base year 2016=100, is being compiled and maintained by Labour Bureau, an attached office

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 30, Nov 2021

Why in News?Less than one in 10 men use condoms in India, while nearly four in 10 women undergo sterilisation to avoid pregnancy, according to the latest National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), which also shows that female sterilisation continues to be on the rise.Related fac