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[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 14th February 2020
Discuss the need and significance of Pesticides Management Bill, 2020. Answer What is ‘National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage’? Discuss its importance. Answer 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 fields. Answer With growing energy… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 14th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 13th, 2020
Explained: What is Yaravirus? News: Scientists have discovered a new virus in Lake Pampulha. Facts: The new virus has been named Yaravirus after “Yara,” the mother of waters — an important character in the mythological stories of the Tupi-Guarani indigenous tribes Over 90% of the Yaravirus genome has never been documented in viral research The virus… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 13th, 2020
7 PM |Nutrition and the Budget’s fine print|13th February 2020
Context: Tackling nutritional problems in India. More in news: Government Allocating Rs 35,600 Crore For Nutrition-Related Programmes in Budget 2020. Malnutrition: Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: Under-nutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and… Continue reading 7 PM |Nutrition and the Budget’s fine print|13th February 2020
Daily Quiz #87 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 13, 2020
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Govt launches school health programme under Ayushman Bharat
News:The Government of India has launched a School Health Programme under Ayushman Bharat-Health & Wellness Centres. Facts: About the School Health Ambassador Initiative: Aim:To foster the growth, development and educational achievement of school going children by promoting their health and well-being. Ministry:It has been jointly rolled out by the Ministries of Health & Family Welfare… Continue reading Govt launches school health programme under Ayushman Bharat
UNHCR:2 Billion Kilometres to Safety Campaign
News:United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) has launched a 2 Billion Kilometers to Safety’ campaign. Facts: About the campaign: The 2 Billion Kilometres to Safety campaign aims to encourage people to support refugees by championing individual acts of solidarity. The campaign invites people to act in solidarity and run, walk or cycle to achieve a… Continue reading UNHCR:2 Billion Kilometres to Safety Campaign
Facebook launches digital literacy programme for women in UP
News:Facebook has launched the programme ‘We Think Digital’ programme” for women in Uttar Pradesh. Facts: About the programme: The programme has been launched by Facebook in partnership with the National Commission for Women(NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation. Aim:To provide digital literacy training addressing issues around privacy, safety and misinformation to one lakh women across seven… Continue reading Facebook launches digital literacy programme for women in UP
New Umbrella entity for retail payment systems
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released a draft framework for authorisation of a pan-India New Umbrella Entity(NUE) for Retail Payment Systems. Facts: About New Umbrella Entity(NUE): The new pan-India new umbrella entity(NUE) or entities will focus on retail payment systems with a minimum paid-up capital of Rs 500 crore. They may be a ‘for-profit’… Continue reading New Umbrella entity for retail payment systems
International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)
News:The 43rd session of the governing council of the International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD) was held at the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) in Rome,Italy. Facts: About IFAD: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was established in 1977 and is one… Continue reading International fund for Agricultural Development(IFAD)
