APSC CCE Prelims 2023 answer key out on apsc.nic.in, direct link here
APSC Prelims Answer Key 2023: Candidates can to apsc.nic.and download the keys to General Studies paper 1 and General Studies paper 2. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan TimesOut on bail, BTech grad & MBBS duo behind UP constable exam leak face similar charges in MP, Haryana
RO/ARO recruitment, NHM contractual nursing staff recruitment, UP TET & AIPMT papers were also leaked by B.Tech grad & MBBS with help from others, allege UP STF. Key Points
ThePrintpaper and paperboard imports rise 37% in Apr-Dec FY23
Imports of paper and paperboards have surged by 37% to approximately 1.47 million tonnes in April-December of the current fiscal year, impacting local paper mills, according to the Indian paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA). This marks a significant increase from around 1.07 million tonnes during the same period last fiscal year. Key Points
Economic TimesWhite paper hiding 'dark truths' of country: Congress' Venugopal
The Congress party has criticised the Indian government's White paper on the economy, accusing it of hiding dark truths and diverting attention from pressing issues such as unemployment, inflation, and the state of the economy. Congress leader K C Venugopal also questioned the absence of mention of demonetisation and other critical factors in the White Paper. Key Points
Economic TimesWhite paper vs Black paper is a new tool for elections: Neerja Chowdhury
Political commentatior Neerja Chowdhury says the upcoming election is a high-stakes battle for both the BJP-led NDA and the opposition. The Prime Minister is poised for a third term, while the opposition faces an existential crisis if they perform poorly. Congress is hitting back by countering with facts, figures, and arguments. Key Points
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From Crisis to Confidence: Modi govt's 'White Paper' examines economic evolution since UPA tenure
The government releases a white paper scrutinizing economic challenges inherited from the previous UPA administration. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the document in Parliament, contrasting the purportedly non-performing economy under UPA rule with achievements made under the current leadership. The paper addresses past scandals and crises while highlighting progress in economic fundamentals and global engagements. Opposition parties like Congress issue a 'black paper' in response, signaling ongoing debate over economic performance ahead of the general election. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Economic Advisory Council calls for regulating AI via complex adaptive system approach
The Economic Advisory Council to the PM has emphasised the need to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) using a complex adaptive system (CAS) approach. This includes establishing guardrails, partitions, manual overrides, and authorization chokepoints. The council also suggests mandatory audits, liability protocols, and the creation of a specialist regulator for the AI sector. Concerns about uncontrolled AI propagation and its potential risks have led to a demand for regulatory frameworks that ensure safe, ethical, and transparent AI development and deployment. Key Points
Economic TimesGermany, France and Italy reach agreement on future AI regulation
Paper suggests "mandatory self-regulation through codes of conduct". France, Germany and Italy have reached an agreement on how artificial intelligence should be regulated, according to a joint paper seen by Reuters, which is expected to accelerate negotiations at the European level. Key Points
The Tribune Indiapaper stocks skyrocket to multi-month highs; what’s attracting the bulls?
Emami paper Mills and Star paper Mills surged 7% each, and the latter also scaled a 52-week high of Rs 245.20. Ruchira Papers, Pudumjee Paper, Satia Industries, Seshasayee Papers, Genus Paper, and West Coast paper Mills climbed 4-6%. Key Points
Economic TimesTrai seeks views on policy framework for economic development driven by 5G ecosystem
The regulator said that in the case of the metaverse, these problems are likely to get significantly worse because the technology will not just track where users click, but where they go, who they are with, what they do, what they look at, even how long their gaze lingers. In the consultation paper, Trai has sought views on the need to develop a regulatory framework for the responsible development and use of Metaverse. Key Points
Economic Times
paper and paperboard imports rise 39 per cent in Apr-Jun qtr
India's imports of paper and paperboard surged by 39 per cent at 409,000 tonnes in the first quarter of 2023-24 against 294,000 tonnes in the year-ago quarter, according to an industry body. In value terms, imports rose by 28 per cent to Rs 3,153 crore in the first quarter of FY2023-24 compared to the year-ago period. Key Points
Economic TimesSomething was fishy about 2019 polls for sure, but don't expect Das' paper to catch the fish
Democratic Backsliding in the World’s Largest Democracy, a yet unpublished paper by Dr. Sabyasachi Das, an economist who teaches at Ashoka University, has drawn attention, as it should. Key Points
ThePrintOver 7.4 million QR Code tickets sold, token sales drop: Delhi Metro
The urban transporter hopes that commuters will gradually start using fewer physical tokens after the launch of this service. But many passengers have complained about technical issues faced at AFC (automatic fare collection) gates while using QR code-based paper tickets. Key Points
Economic TimesRajasthan paper leak: RPSC member got Rs 60 lakh for leaking recruitment exam paper questioned by ED
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Babulal Katara, who was arrested in connection with the 2022 teacher recruitment paper leak case in Rajasthan, was questioned by the ED in Udaipur Central jail. Police said Babulal Katara handed over the questions to suspended government school vice-principal Anil Kumar Meena for Rs 60 lakh. Key Points
India TodayAshok Gehlot hits back at Sachin Pilot: Demanding compensation for paper leaks a sign of ‘mental bankruptcy’
“Has anyone in the history of the world made such a demand, that if a paper has been leaked, then the students who were studying and could not give examination be given compensation. Can the government give?” he asked. Key Points
The Indian Express
paper or plastic? That’s not an easy answer anymore
Petrochemical-based materials are the environmental archvillains of our time. But paper packaging isn’t the “natural” choice many claim it is. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndiGo gets DGCA nod to remove technical paper manuals, to make aircraft lighter
In 2015, the airline became the first in the region to launch an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), reducing 25 kg of paper on its Airbus fleet and replacing paper charts and manuals with iPads. The adoption rate was phenomenal, with digital manuals making it easier for the crew to maneuver, with added hyperlinks and colour graphics, as per the airline. Key Points
Economic TimesTelangana SSC paper leak case: BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar released from jail after securing bail
Bandi Sanjay Kumar, the Telangana BJP president and Lok Sabha MP from Karimnagar constituency, has been released from jail after being arrested in a case related to the leak of a class X exam paper. Kumar demanded that the state government inquire into the SSC paper leak case and should drop Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's son and minister KT Rama Rao from the cabinet. He also alleged that 30 lakh candidates suffered due to the paper leak and said his party would intensify the agitation against the TSPSC paper leak issue. Key Points
Economic TimesGSTN performance improved steadily over time: Report
The paper -- titled Fixing the GST Process: Five Years of Iterative Problem Solving -- further said that while the GST regime began with 38 lakh taxpayers on July 1, 2017, it saw a steady increase and climbed to 1.12 crore taxpayers by June 2018. At the time of publication, there were 1.37 crore taxpayers, with a peak count of nearly 1.42 crore in the last quarter of 2022, the paper said. Key Points
Economic TimesDisqualify Sanjay from Lok Sabha: Harish
BRS Ministers came down heavily against BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other leaders accusing Mr. Sanjay was involved in the paper leak of the SSC Hindi paper. They have pointed out that the accused Prashant sending a question paper to Mr. Sanjay through WhatsApp confirms this. Key Points
The Hindu
Micro-plastics in your coffee? Dangers of drinking coffee from a paper cup
Are you drinking your coffee in a paper cup? As per research, exposure to hot liquid for just 15 minutes can make plastic-coated disposable paper cups release thousands of tiny plastic particle. Know more. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesDelhi Metro introduces QR code paper tickets, tokens to be phased out. How the new system works
Delhi Metro said that Iwo automatic fare collection gates, each for entry and exit, at stations have been upgraded for travel by QR based paper tickets. By the end of June it aims to make all the fare collection gates QR code-compliant along with upgradation of Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) for issuing of QR based paper tickets. Key Points
Economic TimesRajasthan paper leaks ordeal isn’t over. New law, new govt, same broken system
Paper leaks and postponed exams have landed many govt job aspirants in limbo. Now there’s a new anti-cheating law but even clearing exams fair and square is no guarantee of a job. Key Points
ThePrint2019 polls research paper by Ashoka University faculty sparks political row
A research paper by an Ashoka University faculty member, which hinted at possibilities of voter manipulation during the 2019 polls, has drawn sharp reactions from both sides of the political spectrum. The university has distanced itsefl from the research paper. Key Points
India TodayIndia's 35 pc stalled housing projects in Noida: White paper on homebuyers' issues
BJP national vice president Gopal Krishna Agarwal on Sunday unveiled the 'White paper on Homebuyers Issues in Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh)' during a programme in Greater Noida West in presence of scores of aggrieved investors. He called for resolution of the long-pending issues of homebuyers, emphasizing the action as suggested in the white paper would come from both the Centre as well as the Uttar Pradesh government. Key Points
Economic Times
Ashoka University prof's paper full of political fog. It only disproves 2019 electoral fraud
Shashi Tharoor to Nishikant Dubey--nobody has thoroughly read Sabhysachi Das' paper to understand its content and context. Both are closely intertwined. Key Points
ThePrintViral 80-year-old Class 5 Commerce paper stumps the Internet
The viral Class 5 Commerce paper has a question about the price of gold. It also asks students to write a formal business letter seeking market rates. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesHas a PhD from IIT lost its sheen? IIT-B professor’s paper says doctoral applications have nosedived
Professor D. Manjunath's paper, yet to be peer reviewed, cites rise in number of students going abroad, lure of PSU jobs & ‘declining quality’ of Master’s courses as possible reasons. Key Points
ThePrintAssam govt tables Bill imposing Rs 10 lakh fine & jail if found cheating in public recruitment exams
Legislation was necessitated after incidents of question paper leaks and unfair practices were reported in state-level recruitment exams. Proposed law got state cabinet’s nod on 23 Jan. Key Points
ThePrintUS IRS to allow full digital document submissions for 2024 tax season
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service plans to allow taxpayers to submit all documents and correspondence to the agency digitally for the 2024 tax filing season and will convert all paper tax returns to digital documents by the 2025 season, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. Key Points
Reuters
JEE Mains Session Two 2023: Number of male, female candidates increase, third gender close to no presence
As many as 43 candidates secured a 100 NTA Score in JEE Main 2023 examination in B.E./B.Tech paper one. Key Points
FinancialexpressPSTET 2023: Answer key released for paper 1, how to check
PSTET 2023: Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the answer key for paper 1 at the official website— pstet2023.org. Key Points
The Indian ExpressRussia-Ukraine conflict | China calls for ceasefire, hits out at ‘blocs’ in new position paper
China has proposed a 12-point proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict but U.S. officials say China’s allegiance with Russia meant it was not a neutral mediator Key Points
The HinduChina calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, hits out at ‘blocs’ in new position paper
China has proposed a 12-point proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict but U.S. officials say China’s allegiance with Russia meant it was not a neutral mediator Key Points
The HinduWhite Paper: UPA left 62 crore in darkness due to India's largest power outage in 2012, Modi govt attacks
The government criticized the UPA regime, citing the 2012 power outage affecting 62 crore people, as it presented a 'White paper on the Indian Economy.' Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the economic mismanagement during UPA's tenure. The paper highlighted power sector woes, including idle generation capacity due to fuel shortages. It emphasized the precarious state of power supply upon NDA's 2014 arrival, citing critical coal stocks and inadequate transmission infrastructure. Key Points
Economic Times
Budget session to be extended by a day till Feb 10
Budget session of Parliament extended till Saturday, alongside plans to present a 'white paper' analyzing Indian economy pre and post-2014. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hints at economic progress since 2014, emphasizing the need to learn from past mismanagement. Extension reflects government's commitment to transparent economic evaluation. Key Points
Economic TimesCTET 2024 registration begins at ctet.nic.in, exam on November 21
CBSE Begins CTET 2024 Registration Process. Apply at ctet.nic.in. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Rising expenditure not matched by revenues’ — why Telangana’s debt's 'risen almost 10 times' since 2014
Congress govt tables white paper on state finances in assembly, to highlight 'poor fiscal marksmanship' under K. Chandrashekar Rao in the last 9+ years — ever since Telangana's formation. Key Points
ThePrintBPSC TRE Phase 2 exam 2023 Day 5: paper easy to moderate, says students
BPSC TRE Phase 2 exam 2023 Day 5 is over. Students who appeared for the exam found the paper to be easy. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan TimesStock Radar: Nearly 30% rally in 3 months! JK paper records Golden Cross in October; what chart suggests?
The stock also witnessed a Golden Crossover on daily charts when a short-term moving average (50-DMA) crossed above the long-term moving average (200-DMA) from below on 10 October 2023. Additionally, the paper stock has come out from a narrow range on the weekly frame where Rs 400 acted as a stiff resistance since September 2023, and on the downside, Rs 360 levels acted as a crucial support. Key Points
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