News: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in association with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO) has launched a two day India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE). Facts: I-ACE Hackathon: It aims to focus on identification and development of innovative technology solutions by bright-minded students, startups and MSMEs of both nations. Themes: The four key themes for the hackathon… Continue reading AIM Launches India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE)
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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Nodal Ministry: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries. Aim: Enhance fish production by an additional 70 lakh tonne and increase… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Economy)|October 27, 2020
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 27th October 2020
Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper 2 Make board exams irrelevant Syllabus Topic – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources All about Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement, which India and US are all set to sign… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 27th October 2020
National Forensic Science University Bill 2020
Introduced: Lok Sabha (23rd March 2020) Passed: Lok Sabha (20th Sept 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (22nd Sept 2020) Present status: Received assent on 28th Sept 2020 & converted to Act. About National Forensic Science University Bill, 2020 Ministry: Home Affairs Aim: It establishes National Forensic Science University as an institute of national importance. The proposed… Continue reading National Forensic Science University Bill 2020
Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020 News: The Defence Minister has unveiled the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020 Facts: Key Features: Notify a List of Weapons/Platforms for Ban on Import: Relevant incorporation has been done in the DAP to ensure that NO equipment as mentioned in the list is procured ex import post timelines… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 26th 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – October 26th, 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 India-US Relations Non-alignment in multipolar framework GS-3 Buffer Stocks 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1. India-US Relations Source: Indian Express Syllabus: Gs2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Context: A look at… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 26th, 2020
Prime minister launches Kisan Suryodaya Yojana In Gujarat
News: The Prime Minister has launched ”Kisan Suryodaya Yojana” in Gujarat. Facts: Kisan Suryodaya Yojana: It is aimed at providing day-time electricity to the farmers in the state of Gujarat for irrigation and farming purposes. Additional Facts: Girnar ropeway project: It is a ropeway on Mount Girnar in Junagadh district, Gujarat.It is being touted as the longest temple… Continue reading Prime minister launches Kisan Suryodaya Yojana In Gujarat
Labour Rights Codes on wages Bill
Introduced: Lok Sabha (23rd July 2019) Passed: Lok Sabha (30th July 2019) Passed: Rajya Sabha (2nd Aug 2019) Present status: Received assent on 8th August, 2019. Ministry: Labour and Employment Objectives of the Labour Rights Codes on wages Bill, 2019 The bill seeks to consolidate laws relating to wages by replacing- Payment of Wages Act,… Continue reading Labour Rights Codes on wages Bill
