News:The Department of Science and Technology is planning a Research and Development(R&D) fund to stimulate investment in R&D. Facts: About the fund: The fund will be coordinated through the department’s Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) which funds a variety of basic science projects in several universities. It will receive contributions from a group of companies… Continue reading Research and Development(R&D) Fund
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Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan
News:The Maharashtra Government has officially stopped the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan due to substandard work being carried out under the mission. Facts: About Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan: Launched in 2014 by the Maharashtra Government. Aim:To make 5,000 villages drought free by the year 2019. The scheme targets drought-prone areas by improving water conservation measures in order to… Continue reading Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan
US becomes India’s top trading partner
News:According to the 2018-19 data from the Commerce Ministry, the United States has become India’s top trading partner surpassing China. Facts: In 2018-19,the bilateral trade between the US and India stands at USD 87.95 billion as compared to USD 87.07 billion with China. India has a trade surplus of USD 16.85 billion with the USA… Continue reading US becomes India’s top trading partner
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 24th February, 2020
1. Discuss India’s concept of Indo-Pacific. Discuss the strategic significance of Indo-Pacific region for India? The Hindu 2. Analyse the role and effectiveness of FATF (Financial Action Task Force) in combating the financing of terrorism. The Hindu 3. Investment in sanitation is actually a facilitator for broader economic, health and social gains. Comment. Indian Express… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 24th February, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2020
Department of Telecommunications launches ‘5G Hackathon’ News:Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has launched ‘5G Hackathon’ in association with the Government, academia and Industry Stakeholders. Facts: About ‘5G Hackathon’: The Hackathon aims at shortlisting India’s cutting edge ideas that can be converted into workable 5G products and solutions. It is open to developers, start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2020
Department of Telecommunications launches ‘5G Hackathon’
News:Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has launched ‘5G Hackathon’ in association with the Government, academia and Industry Stakeholders. Facts: About ‘5G Hackathon’: The Hackathon aims at shortlisting India’s cutting edge ideas that can be converted into workable 5G products and solutions. It is open to developers, start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), academic institutions & registered companies… Continue reading Department of Telecommunications launches ‘5G Hackathon’
Mongla Port
News:The Bangladesh government has approved the proposal to enhance the capacity of the Mongla port. Facts: Background: India and Bangladesh had signed a MoU on the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports in 2015. The MoU envisages transit of goods from Mongla port to north eastern states of India through waterways, roads and railways. About… Continue reading Mongla Port
Siddhant Shikhamani Granth
News:The Prime Minister has released the translated version of the Shri Siddhant Shikhamani Granth in 19 languages and launched a mobile app of the Granth. Facts: About Siddhant Shikhamani: Siddhantha Shikhamani is a religious scripture of the Panchacharya tradition of Veerashaivas also known as Lingayatism. The scripture was written in Sanskrit and gives an elaboration… Continue reading Siddhant Shikhamani Granth
Daily Quiz #95 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 22, 2020
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: February 22, 2020
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