CURRENT AFFAIRS

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 18, Nov 2021

Reference News:Performance of World Bank aided project STARS was reviewed recently.What is it?STARS stands for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS).STARS project would be implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme 

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 18, Nov 2021

Reference News:‘Bhumi Samvaad’ – a National Workshop on Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) was held recently at India Habitat Centre here in the national capital.Talking about the importance of Unique Land Parcel Identification Numb

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 18, Nov 2021

Reference News:Schools are reopening for physical classes after 18 months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a variety of efforts were taken by many schools and governments to reach them through remote education, surveys are now showing that only a minority

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 17, Nov 2021

GS Paper IITopics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.Context:The Supreme Court has decided to examine questions regarding the legal jurisdiction of the special courts set up to exclusively prosec

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 17, Nov 2021

G.S. ITopics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.Context:The government is considering reopening the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara corridor to Pakistan this week to allow Sikh pi

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 17, Nov 2021

Reference News:The name of Bhopal’s Habibganj railway station has been changed to Rani Kamlapati station.The station has been redeveloped at a cost of around Rs 100 crore with private participation — a first such large-scale PPP model&nb

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 17, Nov 2021

Reference News:Birth anniversary of Birsa Munda was observed on November 15th.In recognition of his impact on the national movement, the state of Jharkhand was created on his birth anniversary in 2000.Who was he?Bisra Munda was a folk hero and a tribal freedo

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 17, Nov 2021

Reference News:At least 13 people have been found infected with Norovirus in Kerala’s Wayanad district. The state government has asked people to remain vigilant, and stepped up measures to prevent the spread of the virus.What is Norovirus?Norovirus is a bug similar to the

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 17, Nov 2021

Reference News:The United States has agreed to provide automatic work authorisation permits to the spouses of H-1B visa holders — a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian professionals based in the US.As per the latest amendments, while 

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 17, Nov 2021

Reference News:The Punjab Land Preservation Act was enacted by the then government of Punjab in 1900. Through the Punjab Land Preservation (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2019, the state government has proposed many changes.Now, what’s the issue?The orig