News:During the International Satavadhanam program, the Vice President has observed that ‘avadhanam’ as a literary feat has greatly contributed to the Telugu language’s glorious tradition. Facts: Avadhānaṃ: It is a literary performance popular from the very ancient days in India. Origin: It originated as a Sanskrit literary process and is revived by poets in… Continue reading Vice President launches ‘International Satavadhanam’ event
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4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue
News: The OPEC Secretariat hosted the 4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue via videoconference. Facts: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC): It is a permanent, intergovernmental Organization created at the Baghdad Conference in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Aim: To manage the supply of oil in an effort to… Continue reading 4th High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-India Dialogue
STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
News: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is investing up to ₹400 crore in setting up office and connectivity infrastructure across several cities offering small technology firms a ‘plug-and-play’ facility. Facts: STPI: It is an Autonomous Society set up in 1991 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Aim: To encourage, promote… Continue reading STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
Indian teens rank low on BMI, among shortest
News: A Study published in The Lancet has provided new estimates for height and Body Mass Index(BMI) trends in 2019 across 200 countries after analysing data from 2,181 studies. Facts: Body Mass Index(BMI):It is measured as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres.The normal BMI ranges between 20… Continue reading Indian teens rank low on BMI, among shortest
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | October, 2020
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Environment) | November 7,2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 7th November 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper 2 ‘It is a long journey to distribute fortified rice at govt. schools’ The Hindu Page – 10 Syllabus Topic – Issues relating to poverty and hunger Alimony guidelines: Early enforcement of maintenance laws is a must to protect… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 7th November 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: November 6, 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – November 6, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 Low labour force participation (LFP) of Indian women China occupied Kashmir GS 3 Cancer treatment – Palliative care Infra Investment Crucial expertise of CAPFs 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY Low labour force participation (LFP) of Indian women Source:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – November 6, 2020
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: New developments and Evolution
SC has delivered a judgment in a recent appeal filed by a person booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing a Dalit woman in her house. SC judgment on SC/ST (PoA)act In this latest judgment related to the SC/ST Act, the Supreme Court has said: All types of intimidations or… Continue reading SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: New developments and Evolution
