Conservation plan for Konark temple soon, says Culture Minister News:Union Culture Minister has said that a plan to restore the Konark Sun temple in Odisha would be drawn up soon. Facts: About Konark Sun Temple: Konark Sun Temple is located in East Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, Odisha. It was built in the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 14th, 2020
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7 PM |Disentangling politics and crime|14th February 2020
Context: SC verdict on criminialisation of politics. More in news: A two Judge Bench of Supreme Court recently delivered a Judgment on the contempt petitions regarding the criminalisation of politics in India. Criminalisation of politics in India: Criminalization of politics means the rising participation of criminals and people facing criminal charges in politics. The term indicates… Continue reading 7 PM |Disentangling politics and crime|14th February 2020
Daily Quiz #88 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 14, 2020
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Conservation plan for Konark temple soon, says Culture Minister
News:Union Culture Minister has said that a plan to restore the Konark Sun temple in Odisha would be drawn up soon. Facts: About Konark Sun Temple: Konark Sun Temple is located in East Odisha near the sacred city of Puri, Odisha. It was built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I (AD 1238-1264) of… Continue reading Conservation plan for Konark temple soon, says Culture Minister
USTR takes India off developing country list
News:The office of the United States Trade Representative(USTR) has taken off India from the list of developing countries that are eligible to claim benefits for preferential treatment with respect to Countervailing duties(CVDs) investigations Facts: Background: In 1998,the US had come up with lists of countries classified as per their level of development to harmonise it… Continue reading USTR takes India off developing country list
BIMSTEC conference on drug trafficking
News:India is hosting the first-ever BIMSTEC nations conference on combating drug trafficking in New Delhi. Facts: About the conference: The conference has been organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Aim:To provide an opportunity to all the member nations to deliberate on the increased threats posed by drug trafficking and the collective steps that were… Continue reading BIMSTEC conference on drug trafficking
Debts Recovery Tribunals(DRT)
News:Recently,the Union Cabinet has given its nod for amendment of the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 so that its scope can be widened to cover litigation pending in various debt recovery tribunals(DRTs). Facts: About Debt Recovery Tribunals(DRT): Debt Recovery Tribunals have been established following the passing of the Recovery of Debts due to… Continue reading Debts Recovery Tribunals(DRT)
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 14th February, 2020
1. Discuss the need and significance of Pesticides Management Bill, 2020. The Hindu 2. What is ‘National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage’? Discuss its importance. The Hindu 3. What are various reasons for the gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)-related fields? Suggest some measures to improve women participation in these… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 14th February, 2020
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #88 February 14, 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 14th February 2020
GS -1 Experts’ meet to discuss restoration of Sun Temple A two day conference of experts will be held to chalk out a plan to restore and preserve the nearly 800 old Konark Sun Temple. The Konark Sun temple was built in 13th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. GS -2 Publish criminal… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 14th February 2020
