Daily Current Affairs  – 9 September 2021

Internal Security Haqqani Network Syllabus: GS 3/Terrorism In News  Recently, The Haqqani Network emerged as the most powerful group in the new Taliban government, with four of the clan nominated as cabinet members. About  The Haqqani Network takes its name from the leader of the group, Jalaluddin Haqqani, who first fought the Soviet Army in […]

In News The U.S. and Germany have stepped up pressure on Iran to return soon to talks on its nuclear programme. About Meanwhile, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency, said Iran has continued to increase its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in breach of the accord. And, its verification and monitoring activities have […]

In Context Public Sector banks are experiencing a sharp surge in the proportion of Mudra loans turning into non-performing assets (NPAs). The prime reason behind such a trend is the impact of Covid on incomes and repayment capacity of borrowers. About Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) MUDRA stands for Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency […]

In News Recently, the Jharkhand Assembly passed a Bill which provides 75% reservation for local people in the private sector up to Rs. 40,000 salary a month. About The Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2021, was tabled in the budget session of the Assembly & later renamed as “The Jharkhand State Employment of […]

In Context India and Australia will hold the inaugural ‘2+2’ Ministerial meeting during the upcoming visit of Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Minister of Defence Peter Dutton.  Major Points  The meeting will be part of Australia’s engagements with regional partners as the Ministers will visit Indonesia, India, South Korea and the United States for Indo-Pacific […]

In Context  There was a 46 per cent rise in complaints of crimes against women in the first eight months of 2021 over the corresponding period of last year. Major Points  The NCW received a total of 19,953 complaints of crimes against women from January to August this year, up from 13,618 in the corresponding […]