News:The Ministry of Textiles is organising the Kala Kumbh – Handicrafts Thematic Exhibition in various parts of the country. Facts: About Kala Kumbh: It is an exhibition to promote GI (Geographical Indication) crafts and heritage of India. It is being organized through the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the Ministry of Textiles. It is… Continue reading KALA KUMBH – Handicrafts Exhibitions for promotion of GI Crafts
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E-MASIHA App
News:Recently, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has informed that India has become the first country in the world which has made the entire Haj 2020 process 100% digital.. Facts: About the E-MASIHA App: E-Masiha stands for E-Medical Assistance System for Indian Pilgrims Abroad. It is an online system to create and maintain the complete health… Continue reading E-MASIHA App
7 PM |Powering the health-care engine with innovation|19th February 2020
Context: Mainstreaming innovation in health care system in India. Ayushman Bharat: Ayushman Bharat, a flagship scheme of Goverment of India was launched as recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This initiative has been designed on the lines as to meet SDG and its underlining commitment,… Continue reading 7 PM |Powering the health-care engine with innovation|19th February 2020
Daily Quiz #92 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 19, 2020
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[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February, 2020
1. Discuss various threats and challenges to cyber-security in India. What initiatives are being taken by the government to enhance cyber-security in India? The Hindu 2. Critically examine the impact of tagging of India as a developed nation by United States Trade Representative (USTR). The Hindu 3. Given the fact that the livestock sector has grown significantly over… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February, 2020
Must Read News Articles I 19th February 2020
GS -2 In US trade action, an Indian counter strategy The editorial talks about the potential impact of USA termination of preferential trade status for India under GSP and USA India from its list of developing countries that are exempt from investigations into whether they harm American industry with unfairly subsidised exports. It argues that… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 19th February 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #92 February 19, 2020
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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February 2020
Discuss various threats and challenges to cyber-security in India. What initiatives are being taken by the government to enhance cyber-security in India? Answer Critically examine the impact of tagging of India as a developed nation by United States Trade Representative (USTR). Answer Given the fact that the livestock sector has grown significantly over the last five years, it… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 19th February 2020
Peninsular command by next year-end, theatre commands by 2022: Gen. Rawat
News: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that Western and the Eastern Command of the Indian Navy will be merged into a single command, to be called the Peninsular Command, and theatre commands will be rolled out by 2022. Facts: Theatre Command It is a joint command which unifies and places the… Continue reading Peninsular command by next year-end, theatre commands by 2022: Gen. Rawat
RBI Syncs Financial Year with the Fiscal Year
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to will align its financial accounting year with that of the central government’s fiscal year with effect from 2020-21 Facts: Fiscal year: It is used in government accounting, which varies between countries, and for budget purposes. In India, the government’s financial year runs from 1 April to… Continue reading RBI Syncs Financial Year with the Fiscal Year
