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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 28th, 2020

What is 2020 CD3, a mini-moon? News:Astronomers have observed a small object orbiting Earth, which they have dubbed a “mini-moon” or the planet’s “second moon”. It has been named 2020 CD3. Facts: 2020 CD3 It is a Temporarily Captured Object (TCO) with a diameter of 1.9-3.5 m. It was discovered by Kacper Wierzchos and Teddy… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 28th, 2020

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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 28th February 2020

1. Indian textile industry can play an important role in India’s inclusive growth. In light of this, discuss the significance of ‘Technical Textiles Mission’. Answer 2. The power sharing under the sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution which was expected to be the panacea of the ethno-nationalist identity issues in Northeastern States, have failed to… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 28th February 2020

7 PM | Still no finality, the third time round| 28th February, 2020

Context: Third Bodo Accord. More in news: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Assam government and the Bodo groups have signed an agreement to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam. Bodo Tribe: Bodos are the single largest community among the notified Scheduled Tribes in Assam. Part of the larger umbrella of Bodo-Kachari,… Continue reading 7 PM | Still no finality, the third time round| 28th February, 2020

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NITI Aayog, AIM and NASSCOM launch AI-based Module for students

News:NITI Aayog, Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has launched an AI-based Module rolled out for students in Indian schools. Facts: About the AI-based module: Aim:To leverage the full potential of AIM’s Atal Tinkering Lab(ATL) and further empowers them to innovate and create valuable solutions benefiting… Continue reading NITI Aayog, AIM and NASSCOM launch AI-based Module for students

India-Myanmar Relations

News:The President of Myanmar has visited India.During his visit,several agreements were signed between both the countries. Facts: About the MoUs signed:The two countries signed agreements in various fields such as: MoU on Cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Agreement regarding Indian Grant Assistance for Implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QIP) Project Agreement for construction… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations

Finance minister launches EASE 3.0 for tech-enabled banking

News:The Finance Minister has launched Enhanced Access and Service Excellence (EASE 3.0). Facts: About EASE: EASE are a set of banking reforms which aims to incorporate technological aids for ensuring better banking experience, wider financial inclusion and easier credit distribution. About EASE 3.0: EASE 3.0 aims to provide advanced solutions that will make the public… Continue reading Finance minister launches EASE 3.0 for tech-enabled banking

Capacity Building Programme for Scheduled Tribe Pri Representatives and 1000 Springs Initiatives

News:Union Tribal minister has launched the ‘Capacity Building Programme for Scheduled Tribe Pri Representatives’ and ‘1000 Springs Initiatives’. Facts: About Capacity Building Initiative: Aim:To empower tribal Panchayati Raj institutions(PRI) representatives by improving their decision making capabilities at the local government level. It also focuses on constitutional and legal provisions that protect and promote the rights… Continue reading Capacity Building Programme for Scheduled Tribe Pri Representatives and 1000 Springs Initiatives

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